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Fresh faces dominate Grassy Narrows election

Fresh faces dominate Grassy Narrows election

Former councillor Randy Fobister unseats incumbent Randy Turtle as chief.
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Kenora OPP seek public's help in theft investigation

Kenora OPP seek public's help in theft investigation

Police are asking the public for assistance as they search for a missing Milwaukee bag.
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OPSEU welcomes corrections expansions but says ‘we need help now’

OPSEU welcomes corrections expansions but says ‘we need help now’

The planned expansions for the Thunder Bay Correctional Centre and the Kenora Jail will help alleviate overcrowding according to the province but new facility still needed says the union representing correctional officers at the Thunder Bay District Jail.
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Ontario electricity bills going up almost two per cent

Ontario electricity bills going up almost two per cent

Fixed pricing will come to an end on Nov. 1.
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Thunder Bay woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in deadly beating of Tanya Andy

Thunder Bay woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in deadly beating of Tanya Andy

Ashley Potson and Patrick Menson were jointly charged with second-degree murder in connection with the 2019 death of Tanya Andy. Following a preliminary hearing in July, the Crown filed a new indictment against Potson and Menson jointly charging them with one count of manslaughter.
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Halloween Candy Hunt, Trail of Terror benefit youth with leukemia

Halloween Candy Hunt, Trail of Terror benefit youth with leukemia

Colton Stieh, 9, recently had a bone marrow transplant following five-month battle.
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Elizabeth Dougall one of four honoured in 2020 Women in History exhibit

Elizabeth Dougall one of four honoured in 2020 Women in History exhibit

This year's inductees were chosen with special emphasis on post-1970 accomplishments in celebration of the city's 50th anniversary since amalgamation.
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Supreme Court dismisses appeal of Ontario court ruling on police misconduct hearing

Supreme Court dismisses appeal of Ontario court ruling on police misconduct hearing

Retired judge Lee Ferrier must review his decision to hold a closed hearing.
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Oct. 9, 2020: COVID cases (Northwest Newsweek)

Oct. 9, 2020: COVID cases (Northwest Newsweek)

Oct. 9, 2020: COVID cases
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Horwath pledges to transform long-term care

Horwath pledges to transform long-term care

Ontario NDP leader touts new multi-billion dollar plan to transform long-term care in "virtual tour" of Thunder Bay.
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