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Toxins undetected in Madelaine Lake blue-green algae

Toxins undetected in Madelaine Lake blue-green algae

This is the third result from algae samples collected in four area lakes this year.
Province opens new OPP detachment in Fort Frances

Province opens new OPP detachment in Fort Frances

The new OPP detachment provides approximately 19,100 square feet of space including a secure multi-storage evidence vault, seven holding cells, closed-circuit television cameras and other advanced security features, according to a news release issued by the province on Tuesday.
Senator Lynn Beyak donates illegally to Trump re-election campaign

Senator Lynn Beyak donates illegally to Trump re-election campaign

According to VICE News, the Northwestern Ontario senator gave $300 and listed a Dryden, N.Y. address on her donation form. Her office says the donation was made in error.
Impala Canada donates COVID-19 masks to children's centre

Impala Canada donates COVID-19 masks to children's centre

George Jeffrey Children's Centre says the masks will help keep children and clinicians safe.
Special Olympics Winter Games report success, surplus

Special Olympics Winter Games report success, surplus

Organizers estimate over $6 million local economic impact, over $100,000 surplus.
Oliver Paipoonge votes down merger with Conmee

Oliver Paipoonge votes down merger with Conmee

The two councils both had to vote in favour of merging the two communities and while Conmee voted in favour of the proposal, Oliver Paipoonge voted against, citing opposition from community members
Marina Park overpass repairs could cost extra $500k

Marina Park overpass repairs could cost extra $500k

Worse-than-expected corrosion to the bridge's steel components drives delays and additional costs.
Bushby trial expected to proceed at Courthouse Hotel on Nov. 2

Bushby trial expected to proceed at Courthouse Hotel on Nov. 2

Due to an electrical fire that has closed the Thunder Bay Courthouse at 125 Brodie Street, the trial will now proceed at the former Superior Court of Justice, now a hotel, on Nov. 2. Brayden Bushby is accused in the 2017 death of Barbara Kentner.
New COVID cases in Northwestern Health Unit jurisdiction

New COVID cases in Northwestern Health Unit jurisdiction

Two new cases are confirmed in the Dryden/Red Lake region.
New court dates set for next stages of First Nations annuities case

New court dates set for next stages of First Nations annuities case

Signatories to treaties in 1850 stand to gain significant revenue
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