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New provincial legislation is giving communities and municipalities a stronger voice when it comes to the location of wind and solar projects.

Forest fire activity in the North West region has been significantly lower than this time last year.

The Canadian Auto Workers union and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union will now be known as Unifor. The two former separate entities unveiled its new name and logo at a media conference in Toronto Thursday.

Even if it had been pouring rain, Tracy Buckler would have turned the sod for the groundbreaking for the next phase of the Centre of Excellence for Integrated Seniors’ Services.

Don’t expect a warning the next time police spot you talking on your phone while driving. And don’t expect the city’s police force to warn you when they’re conducting a distracted-driving blitz either.

The Definitely Superior Art Gallery is in the running for a Premier’s Award. The award recognizes excellence in the arts, and Definitely Superior is the only nominee that isn’t from the southern Ontario region.

The Nor’Wester Mountain Escarpment Protection Committee and Fort William First Nation are teaming up to take on Horizon Wind Inc.

Data roaming will be automatically turned off for TbayTel customers visiting outside of Canada and the United States.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation needs to give its youth hope through better education options, says the political organization’s deputy chief.

Kakabeka might be a little quieter this summer as its annual street fair is in jeopardy.