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A surprise $8.5 million in funding for Geraldton District Hospital
Geraldton District Hospital is receiving a significant amount of provincial funding following a surp...
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Thunder Bay author wins Governor General's Literary Award
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Another successful fundraiser for Skip to Equip
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Council receives a capital works update
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Trespassing charges laid in Sioux Lookout
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Two N.B. men face charges after fleeing police in Ontario
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Dryden Native Friendship Centre celebrating 40 years of service
The Dryden Native Friendship Centre is celebrating 40 years of service in the community. "We've...
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Service Canada preparing for Canada Post labour disruption
Service Canada says it has a plan in case there is a Canada Post labour disruption. They encourage y...
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Council still undecided about sewer and water rate increase
Kenora city council is still divided about whether it should approve a higher increase in the Sewer ...
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Central Community Club officially opens
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John Horgan, former B.C. premier, dies after battle with cancer
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Province approves funding for MRI for Lake of the Woods Hospital
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Canada Post prepared to lock out employees
Canada Post is preparing to lock out postal workers. The Canadian Union of Public Employees says uni...
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Canada Post workers issue strike notice for Friday
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Northwestern Ontario honours veterans on Remembrance Day
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Remembrance Day Service held in Kenora
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Skip to Equip this weekend
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City holding second town hall next week
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Confederation College unveils a new Indigenous gathering outdoor space
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Inquest date set for Aaron Fisk
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Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation providing $6.6 million in grants to hospitals across the region
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Saint claim four gold at NorWOSSA court sport championships
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Premier seeks to work with new President on trade
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Grassy Narrows stays with the Treaty Three Police Service
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Province urged to review OPP invoices
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