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Neskantaga First Nation demands a halt to assessment of Ring of Fire road

Neskantaga First Nation demands a halt to assessment of Ring of Fire road

Chief Wayne Moonias has written a letter to government officials saying his community is unable to fully participate in discussions and consultation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Details expected this week on possible regional reopening of schools

Details expected this week on possible regional reopening of schools

The Lakehead Public School Board expects the province to provide more details on potentially looking at regional reopening of schools this year but it is not overly hopeful given the ongoing state of the pandemic
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Let's Eat: Doughnuts on wheels (6 photos)

Let's Eat: Doughnuts on wheels (6 photos)

There’s a new food truck in town - and it’s sweet.
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VIDEO: Aguasabon water tank near Terrace Bay fell the wrong way during demolition

VIDEO: Aguasabon water tank near Terrace Bay fell the wrong way during demolition

Infrastructure on the ground was damaged when Ontario Power Generation's water tower went down
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A water wheel will replace the noise-creating bucket at the North End splash pad

A water wheel will replace the noise-creating bucket at the North End splash pad

The city expects the new feature will be popular but less noisy.
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Province expands vaccine roll-out to 40 and older, restaurant and grocery workers

Province expands vaccine roll-out to 40 and older, restaurant and grocery workers

Starting on Tuesday, workers in grocery stores and restaurants will be able to start booking vaccination appointments, as well as those with at-risk health conditions. On Thursday, those 40 and older will be able to book through the provincial system.
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May 7, 2021: COVID-19 cases (Northwest Newsweek)

May 7, 2021: COVID-19 cases (Northwest Newsweek)

May 7, 2021: COVID-19 cases
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Thunder Bay Police arrest Chatham, Ont. attempted murder suspects

Thunder Bay Police arrest Chatham, Ont. attempted murder suspects

A 17-year-old and a 19-year old were on the run since January.
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Webinar to make case against nuclear waste disposal in NWO

Webinar to make case against nuclear waste disposal in NWO

New group We the Nuclear Free North to present information, take questions at Monday evening webinar.
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Seven new COVID cases in the Thunder Bay district

Seven new COVID cases in the Thunder Bay district

The active case load rose by three since Saturday.
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