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Police respond to weapons call in Intercity area

Police respond to weapons call in Intercity area

Residents can expect a visible police presence. Police ask members of the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
Feds renew Local Journalism Initiative for three years

Feds renew Local Journalism Initiative for three years

Ottawa will provide $58.8 million to keep the program, which funds journalists in underserved areas, until 2027.
“Tons of jobs but no people”: Workforce Planning Board shares concerns over worker retention across the region

“Tons of jobs but no people”: Workforce Planning Board shares concerns over worker retention across the region

During the Thunder Bay District Municipal League conference and annual general meeting held in Nipigon, officials from across the region heard a presentation about the staggering number of jobs available on the market right now.
Transit fees increasing on April 1

Transit fees increasing on April 1

Cash fare will be $3.25 with fares across the board increasing an average of 6.5 per cent.
FWFN Chief wants promise of a long-term care home fulfilled by Trudeau

FWFN Chief wants promise of a long-term care home fulfilled by Trudeau

The most recent application was made to Ottawa in 2022 when Peter Collins was chief, and it was asking for $25 million in funding to support a proposed long-term care home in the community. That application was denied.
Teen facing child luring charges

Teen facing child luring charges

An 18-year-old male has been charged following an investigation into allegations he posed as a 14-year-old to communicate online and then meet with a 13-year-old female.
Collision flips vehicle on its side

Collision flips vehicle on its side

Two vehicles were seriously damaged in an afternoon collision at the intersection of Wardrope Avenue and County Boulevard.
LU recognizes research recipients during R&I Week

LU recognizes research recipients during R&I Week

Lakehead recognized two professors as the 2024 distinguished researchers, the highest honour conferred by the university for research and scholarly activity.
Nor-West Animal Clinic services farm animals in the district for over 50 years

Nor-West Animal Clinic services farm animals in the district for over 50 years

Around 80 per cent of graduates from veterinary school will choose to work with small animals because of the perception of better work-life balance and avoid the odd hours to perform calving.
Survey underway, regional energy plan nears completion

Survey underway, regional energy plan nears completion

Anishinabek Nation, which is headquartered at Nipissing First Nation near North Bay, Ont., maintains a satellite office at Fort William First Nation.
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