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April 1718, 2026: Freezing Rain Warning Covers Much of Northwestern Ontario as a Sharp Cooldown Sweeps In - Net News Ledger
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (291+ words) As of late Thursday, Environment Canada had Yellow Freezing Rain Warnings in effect for the forecast regions covering Kenora, Dryden, Ignace, and Sioux Lookout. The warning calls for 2 to 4 mm of ice build-up from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon, with…...
Ontario Budget 2026 draws NDP backlash as Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario weigh local impacts
3+ week, 2+ day ago (736+ words) Net News Ledger Ontario Budget 2026 draws NDP failing grade as Northwestern Ontario weighs the local stakes The Ford government's 2026 Ontario budget has opened a sharp new fight at Queen's Park. The province says the plan will protect workers and families…...
March 10, 2026: Sault Ste. Marie Detailed Weather " Snow Builds Tonight, 1020 cm Possible by Wednesday Night
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (429+ words) Sault Ste. Marie " Weather " The Soo is starting Tuesday milder than recent days at +1 C, but winter is not done yet. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement as a low-pressure system approaches, bringing snow beginning tonight and continuing…...
Project South: Seven Toronto Police Officers, Retired Member Charged in York Region Corruption Probe - Net News Ledger
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (677+ words) AURORA, ON " York Regional Police (YRP) say a seven-month organized crime and corruption investigation has resulted in charges against seven Toronto Police Service (TPS) officers, one retired TPS officer, and 19 other suspects"27 people in total. According to YRP, "Project South…...
February 5, 2026: Northern Ontario First Nations Detailed Weather Forecast " Freezing Drizzle Risk, Snow, and Dangerous Wind Chills - Net News Ledger
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (709+ words) Thunder Bay " WEATHER DESK " A messy winter system is sliding through the Far North this morning, bringing periods of snow and pockets of freezing drizzle, followed by gusty northwest winds and a sharp drop in temperature tonight. Several communities will…...
December 29, 2025: Sault Ste. Marie Weather Update " ORANGE Winter Storm Warning Continues With Blowing Snow and Near-Whiteout Risk
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (404+ words) SAULT STE. MARIE " WEATHER WARNING " Sault Ste. Marie and St. Joseph Island remain under an ORANGE Winter Storm Warning, and conditions this morning are already hazardous with strong winds, reduced visibility, and periods of heavy snow and blowing snow. Environment…...
Ontario NDP Backs Striking College Support Workers as OPSEU/SEFPO Strike Hits Two Weeks - Net News Ledger
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (281+ words) Thunder Bay " As the OPSEU/SEFPO strike by college support staff enters its second week, Ontario NDP MPP Peggy Sattler is turning up the heat on Doug Ford's government, calling for an end to postsecondary education cuts and urging the…...
Political/Education Update: Ontario Colleges" Support Staff Strike'Where Talks Stand Now - Net News Ledger
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (408+ words) THUNDER BAY " POLITICS & EDUCATION " Collective bargaining between Ontario's 24 public colleges and full-time support staff represented by OPSEU/SEFPO (CAAT-S, Full-Time) remains unresolved, with workers on strike since 12: 01 a. m. , September 11, 2025 after no deal was reached at the bargaining table. The Colleges Employer…...