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Four new wildfires reported Friday in northeastern Ontario

Four new wildfires reported Friday in northeastern Ontario

Aviation Forest Fire and Emergency Services said there are currently 33 active fires in the Northeast Region
Kirkland Lake sees second double homicide in as many weeks

Kirkland Lake sees second double homicide in as many weeks

The bodies of a male and female were found by police in a Kirkpatrick Street residence (updated)
New season of scientific balloon launches start in Timmins

New season of scientific balloon launches start in Timmins

It's the first summer that the scientists are using the newly expanded facility at the airport
North Bay woman charged after $70M Lotto Max prize proved false

North Bay woman charged after $70M Lotto Max prize proved false

Charges laid in relation to an OLG suspicious win investigation
New wildland fire called out same day it started: MNRF

New wildland fire called out same day it started: MNRF

Still 36 active wildland fires in northeastern Ontario as of Wednesday, fire service says
Northern power producer hit with misappropriation of funds allegations

Northern power producer hit with misappropriation of funds allegations

Out-of-pocket Australian financier makes serious allegations of mismanagement, trail of unpaid bills against northeastern Ontario power producer
Opinion: Political tango on Northlander passenger rail

Opinion: Political tango on Northlander passenger rail

Province's plan remains short on critical details
VIDEO: Man doused with gasoline, lit on fire in Sault St. Marie

VIDEO: Man doused with gasoline, lit on fire in Sault St. Marie

WARNING: Some viewers may find video disturbing
Two new wildfires confirmed in northeastern Ontario Monday

Two new wildfires confirmed in northeastern Ontario Monday

The fire hazard continues to be extreme in an area near Thessalon
Northern MPP speaks out against Queen Elizabeth II statue

Northern MPP speaks out against Queen Elizabeth II statue

The government has allocated $1.5M to help install the statue of the late Royal on the grounds of Queen’s Park by the fall