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Inquest called into death of Alberta woman in Kenora
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (104+ words) KENORA — An inquest into the death of Kaylee Martha Dallas Crowchild has been announced. Crowchild, 29, died on Sept. 20, 2022 at Lake of the Woods Hospital following an incident at the Kenora District Jail. An inquest into her death is mandatory under…...
Heat warning in place for parts of Northwestern Ontario
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (235+ words) THUNDER BAY – Winter may finally be over. Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for the city of Thunder Bay, the first heat event of the summer season. Temperatures are expected to soar to between 29 C and 32 C, according to…...
Provincial funding saves Geraldton hospital from deficit, says CEO
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (432+ words) GERALDTON -- Geraldton District Hospital is receiving $751,769 from the provincial government to renew infrastructure, and CEO Darryl Galusha says the funding will ensure the hospital remains one of the few in Ontario that are not in deficit. The money, which was…...
Areas west of Thunder Bay to see slippery conditions
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (166+ words) KENORA — Weather officials are warning people in many areas west of Thunder Bay to watch out for ice. Environment Canada has a yellow-coded freezing drizzle advisory in place from the Manitoba border east to Shabaqua, and north to include communities…...
Local fears grow over provincial takeovers of school boards
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (534+ words) Over 50 people attended. “We unfortunately have to have a meeting to try our best to inform the public and others about what's happening, in particular with Bill 33 and the potential removal of trustees,” said Dave Paddington, Lakehead Elementary Teachers of…...
Good Morning, Northwestern Ontario!
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (155+ words) Today's image is from Tracy Ortgiese Fort Frances Periods of snow ending late in the afternoon then cloudy. Amount 2 cm. Wind up to 15 km/h. High plus 1. Wind chill minus 16 in the morning. UV index 1 or low. Atikokan Periods of snow. Amount…...
Good Morning, North Western Ontario!
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (184+ words) Today's image is from Jon Dalton Fort Frances Periods of snow ending near noon then mainly cloudy. Amount 2 to 4 cm. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h early in the afternoon. High minus 13. Wind chill minus 24 in the morning and minus 19 in the…...