Skip to content

Northwest News

Regional news from the municipalities and townships in the district of Thunder Bay

UPDATE: Gov't, private sector to share cost of bridge repair

UPDATE: Gov't, private sector to share cost of bridge repair

A statement from the transportation minister confirms the bolts were not the exclusive cause of the Nipigon River Bridge's January failure
Read more >
NAN makes statement on Crupi charges

NAN makes statement on Crupi charges

NAN releases statement following charges related to accusations that $1.2 million had been fraudulently obtained for Kashechewan First Nation via the National Child Benefit Reinvestment Program.
Read more >
SIJHL preview: Lakers seek fourth straight league crown

SIJHL preview: Lakers seek fourth straight league crown

Fort Frances won a franchise record 46 games in 2015-16 and are among the pre-season favourites once again
Read more >
Nipigon OPP investigating stolen boats

Nipigon OPP investigating stolen boats

Members of the Nipigon Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police received a complaint of two stolen boats Sunday.
Read more >
OPP rescues stranded boaters

OPP rescues stranded boaters

A 68-year-old man became stranded on an island on White Lake near White Lake Provincial Park.
Read more >
Deputy grand chief continues fast for homeless

Deputy grand chief continues fast for homeless

In an effort to raise awareness about the homeless and vulnerable, NAN's deputy grand chief has begun a fast
Read more >
OPP responding to bear calls daily

OPP responding to bear calls daily

Bear activity in the Greenstone area has led to almost daily calls to the OPP and the MNRF
Read more >
MNRF youth program celebrates successful summer

MNRF youth program celebrates successful summer

This year marked the sixth season of the First Nations Youth Experience Program in Dryden.
Read more >
Energy minister denies delivery rate changes will hike rural bills

Energy minister denies delivery rate changes will hike rural bills

Energy Minister Glenn Thibeault says cap-and-trade won't impact residential hydro bills, flat delivery rate won't hike rural ratepayer costs
Read more >
Crash involving truck hauling tar gets messy

Crash involving truck hauling tar gets messy

A tractor trailer hauling tar crashed near Fort Frances, leading to a messy situation for emergency crews
Read more >
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks