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City outdoor rinks closed for season, rink at Prince Arthur's Landing remains open

The looming end of winter means the end of the season for most of the city’s outdoor rinks.

Another home burns down in Mishkeegogamang First Nation

Two weeks into a state of emergency called due to a rash of residential fires, another home has burned down on the Mishkeegogamang First Nation.
Major milestone

Major milestone

The difference in quality of service at the regional hospital is “night and day” compared to the dual system more than 10 years ago. That's what Dr.
Driver involved in highway crash charged for distracted driving

Driver involved in highway crash charged for distracted driving

The driver involved in a highway crash caught on a dashboard camera (see video below) has been charged with distracted driving. The video of the crash was captured by Ralph Ireland’s dashboard camera on March 1 near Kenora.

Hyer hosting open houses focusing on nuclear waste storage

Fifteen municipalities and First Nations are engaged in a process to bury Canada's nuclear waste. But MP Bruce Hyer (Green, Thunder Bay - Superior North) believes the decision should involve a wider range of voices.

Home Avenue raid nets police marijuana, cocaine and cash

The combined forces drug unit is reporting a major drug seizure.

Gas rates could rise next month

Union Gas rates could be on the rise next month. The utility has applied to the Ontario Energy Board to increase its rate by an average of $16 a month. The rate would impact about 40,000 Union Gas customers in this region.
Province commits $14M to help solve gridlock issues

Province commits $14M to help solve gridlock issues

The province put up $14 million in an effort to end the gridlock that has been crippling the region's hospital.
Outlook not so good

Outlook not so good

The mayor isn't optimistic that a proposed youth centre will go ahead as planned.
Perfect melt

Perfect melt

Warm afternoons and cold nights bring a smile to Bill Bartley’s face.
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