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Long Lake #58 declares state of emergency amid COVID-19 outbreak

Long Lake #58 declares state of emergency amid COVID-19 outbreak

The Longlac area First Nation reported 22 cases of COVID-19 Friday, with concerns over community's ability to respond.
B-47 that crashed in Northwest likely carried non-functioning nuclear weapon components

B-47 that crashed in Northwest likely carried non-functioning nuclear weapon components

The United States Air Force B-47 Stratojet that crashed northwest of Thunder Bay in 1956 was part of Operation Roadblock, a show of force in the Canadian Arctic during the early stages of the Cold War.
Reopen schools, Northwestern Health Unit recommends

Reopen schools, Northwestern Health Unit recommends

Resumption of in-person school safe in Northwestern Health Unit, says medical officer of health, with case counts low and vaccinations rolling out.
COVID-19 numbers fall in NWHU

COVID-19 numbers fall in NWHU

Northwestern Health Unit down to 18 active cases on Friday, with Kenora health hub accounting for majority.
Police continue search for missing 24-year-old

Police continue search for missing 24-year-old

City police continue their search for a missing 24-year-old who was last seen on May 19.
Youth arrested following theft of multiple motor vehicles

Youth arrested following theft of multiple motor vehicles

A 16-year-old is facing multiple charges following an investigation into multiple stolen vehicles.
Kerri Negley wins $522K hospital 50/50 draw

Kerri Negley wins $522K hospital 50/50 draw

Thunder Bay farmer was out in the field with next to no battery power remaining when she got the winning call.
Wisdom: Bringing Anishinaabemowin back into homes

Wisdom: Bringing Anishinaabemowin back into homes

Waking up Ojibwe is reawakening the language that has seen fewer and fewer speakers over time.
COVID-19 exposure on Toronto-Thunder Bay flight

COVID-19 exposure on Toronto-Thunder Bay flight

Passengers in certain rows of a May 19 Air Canada flight could have been exposed to COVID-19, authorities warn.
Province accelerating distribution of COVID-19 vaccine second doses this summer

Province accelerating distribution of COVID-19 vaccine second doses this summer

Individuals over the age of 80 will start receiving a second dose on May 31 while Premier Doug Ford said based on supply, all Ontarians can be fully immunized by the end of August.
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