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A familiar face in Kenora seeks a Senate seat

A familiar face in Kenora seeks a Senate seat

Tania Cameron says it's time to flip the page after the departure of Lynn Beyak, looking to engage Northern Ontarians in the work of the Senate.
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Sightings of injured wolf in Marathon area lead to police warning

Sightings of injured wolf in Marathon area lead to police warning

The wolf has been seen several times in the area of Holy Saviour School, Ecole Val Des Bois, Penn Lake road, Penn Lake Park area and Barrick Gold Drive.
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City seeks input on new development at Fisherman's Park (4 Photos)

City seeks input on new development at Fisherman's Park (4 Photos)

The city is working with two other groups to develop the west side of the mouth of the Current River.
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Fort Frances man charged with trafficking fentanyl, breaching court order

Fort Frances man charged with trafficking fentanyl, breaching court order

A 36-year-old Fort Frances man was observed by police violating his release conditions on Friday.
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Feb. 5, 2021: Victim identified (Northwest Newsweek)

Feb. 5, 2021: Victim identified (Northwest Newsweek)

Feb. 5, 2021: Victim identified
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Province extending lockdown and stay at home order

Province extending lockdown and stay at home order

The public health measures will remain in effect until at least Feb. 16 in most parts of the province, including Northwestern Ontario, but the plan at that point is to return most regions to the colour-coded framework to allow non-essential businesses to reopen.
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Rainy River OPP seize handgun, arrest Fort Frances man

Rainy River OPP seize handgun, arrest Fort Frances man

Ontario Provincial Police became aware of a handgun last September and on Sunday, Feb. 7, police announced the arrest of a 49-year-old man.
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Opioid-related overdoses in Thunder Bay area jump by nearly 40 per cent

Opioid-related overdoses in Thunder Bay area jump by nearly 40 per cent

A new overdose monitoring system is planned for the coming weeks.
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Greenstone OPP respond to more than 40 calls over weekend

Greenstone OPP respond to more than 40 calls over weekend

Police laid 11 charges from Friday, Feb. 5 to Sunday, Feb. 7.
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COVID-19 cases grow by four

COVID-19 cases grow by four

Active case count has dropped to 108, the second lowest number since Jan. 20.
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