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Sault native part of Emmy-nominated series that highlights climate change

Sault native part of Emmy-nominated series that highlights climate change

‘I sure hope we win’: Director of Post Production, Mark Thorp says five-episode documentary series “Evolution Earth” showcases a startling reality of how animals respond and adapt to environmental shifts
First Nations declare opposition to nuclear waste project

First Nations declare opposition to nuclear waste project

A deep geological repository would be bad news for the environment and people of Northwestern Ontario, according to the AKRC.
Feds hope new digital tool will help affordable housing in the north

Feds hope new digital tool will help affordable housing in the north

The Rural Housing Information System (RHIS) is an on-line automated tool that provides relevant data for the construction and sale of affordable housing including demographic, economic, housing market, housing supply, municipal development incentives, and zoning and municipal comparison tools information
Feds make investment into women-owned businesses

Feds make investment into women-owned businesses

Entrepreneurs can start or scale up through Northern Ontario Women program
Out-of-town family ‘desperate’ to locate regalia stolen in the Sault

Out-of-town family ‘desperate’ to locate regalia stolen in the Sault

‘Trying really hard to keep it together’: Whitefish Bay residents were staying at the Quality Inn on Bay when three suitcases containing jingle dresses and jewelry were taken from their truck early Tuesday
Police identify remains of man found north of Sault 7 years ago

Police identify remains of man found north of Sault 7 years ago

Remains were found on a cliff overlooking Montreal River Harbour in July 2017; OPP are not releasing the man's identity 'to respect the family's wishes'
Trailer explosion in West Nipissing injures traveller

Trailer explosion in West Nipissing injures traveller

Propane tank exploded this past Saturday at a campground, injuring one, who was sent to hospital with ‘serious, but non-life-threatening injuries’ OPP said
Northern Ontario lodge owner fined $13K for hunting breaches

Northern Ontario lodge owner fined $13K for hunting breaches

The Ministry of Natural Resources laid charges after an investigation into moose hunting
Decision reserved in court challenge of $510M lawyers' bill for RHT annuities claim

Decision reserved in court challenge of $510M lawyers' bill for RHT annuities claim

Chiefs of Garden River, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek believe lawyers responsible for $10B settlement were overpaid by more than $400M; no timeline given for court's decision
Day parole revoked for man who killed Indigenous woman with trailer hitch

Day parole revoked for man who killed Indigenous woman with trailer hitch

The Parole Board of Canada has sent Brayden Bushby back to jail, revoking the release granted to the man convicted of killing an Indigenous woman by throwing a trailer hitch at her from a moving vehicle in Thunder Bay, Ont.