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A Vibrant & Colourful "Hue" Over Northwestern Ontario
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Jan 21, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025
NDP pans need for early election
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Jan 21, 2025
Confederation College launches new fast-track Practical Nursing Program
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Jan 21, 2025
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Jan 21, 2025
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Premier Doug Ford indicated that an election could be on the horizon for Ontario as he seeks a clear...
Jan 21, 2025
Canada could face U.S. tariffs as early as Feb. 1: Trump
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Jan 21, 2025
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Jan 20, 2025
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Mota acclaimed as chair of KDSB
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Jan 20, 2025
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Province offered suggestions to improve tourism
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A new advisory committee focused on Canada-U.S. relations is meeting today for the first time. The P...
Jan 17, 2025
Province simplifies driver's license renewal for 80 year olds
Ontario is simplifying the steps seniors 80 and over must take to renew their driver's license. The ...
Jan 17, 2025
Rebate cheques on the way to residents
The provincial government has begun issuing rebate cheques to every resident in Ontario. The $200 re...
Jan 17, 2025
ONA and OHA fail to reach deal
Five days of negotiations between the Ontario Nurses Association and the Ontario Hospital Associatio...
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Kenora council debates future of the KMTS Citizens Property Fund
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Dryden sending three to ROMA conference
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Mark Carney enters Liberal leadership race
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Jan 16, 2025
Federal government investing in skilled trades education in northwestern Ontario
Skilled trades courses at Confederation College are receiving a boost. The federal government is inv...
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The mayor of Dryden is confident their population will rebound. Jack Harrison told Ontario's Standin...
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National housing starts up 2% in 2024
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Ontario aids with critical minerals projects
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$40M in gov't funding for women's sector in Canada
The women's sector is getting federal funding to reduce barriers and advance gender equality. Minist...
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Province launches new bail-monitoring system
Police will be closely watching high-risk offenders who gain release on bail. The province is launch...
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Portage Bay Bridge continues to be closed indefinitely
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Will Donald Trump's second presidency be good for Canada? A majority of Canadians in a new Narrative...
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The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (KPDSB) has provided an update regarding a cyber inciden...
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Border security measures outlined in Fortress Am-Can
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Dryden council finally passes 2025 budget
After months of crunching the numbers, the City of Dryden has finally passed its 2025 budget. It cal...
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Seniors centres receive final funding boost
The province government is issuing cheques totalling over $195,000 to seniors' centres in northweste...
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Ontario is prepared to lend a helping hand to California, which is dealing with rampant wildfires ar...
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2 more Liberals not running for federal leadership
Two more Liberals have said they will not be putting their names forward to become leader of the fed...
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Sol Mamakwa nominated as provincial NDP candidate in Kiiwetinoong
Sol Mamakwa has been nominated as the provincial NDP candidate in Kiiwetinoong. Mamakwa has represen...
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Ice roads opening across the region
Seasonal ice roads are beginning to open throughout the region. The roads help connect isolated Firs...
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CPKC mechanics vote in favour of strike action
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2024 became the costliest year for severe weather-related losses in Canadian history, with insured d...
Jan 14, 2025
Jaime Battiste announces run for Liberal leadership, aims to be first Indigenous prime minister
Jaime Battiste, MP for Sydney-Victoria, has announced his candidacy for the leadership of the Libera...
Jan 14, 2025
Letter: City of Dryden doesn't want to annex TWOMO
The City of Dryden says it's not going to annex the unincorporated areas surrounding the city. In a ...
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