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  • 2 October 2025

    Mill supporters show ‘resolve to keep fighting’

  • 2 October 2025

    College and postal workers rally together against ‘attack on labour’

  • 2 October 2025

    Kenora’s new official plan to focus on housing

  • 2 October 2025

    Ontario communities mobilize against Ford’s fast-track bill

  • 2 October 2025

    Canada Post strikes—again

  • 2 October 2025

    Canada’s wildlife woes show nature is foundational in nation-building

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Town council to move meetings earlier on Monday, but switch to Tuesdays rejected – for now

2 October 2025
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East end resident irked by water line designated as “private”, requests full service

2 October 2025
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Mill supporters show ‘resolve to keep fighting’

2 October 2025
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College and postal workers rally together against ‘attack on labour’

2 October 2025
  • Daily Headlines
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Kenora’s new official plan to focus on housing

2 October 2025
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Ontario communities mobilize against Ford’s fast-track bill

2 October 2025
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Canada Post strikes—again

2 October 2025
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Canada’s wildlife woes show nature is foundational in nation-building

2 October 2025
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Enjoy high temps this weekend,season norms return Monday

2 October 2025
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Water main breakages along Scott Street needed two digs, multiple replacements

1 October 2025
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Kebbi, an unlikely robot learning companion at RRDSB

1 October 2025
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Riches optimistic about future of Fort Frances Fire and Rescue as he takes over

1 October 2025

District News

  • 2 October 2025

    Mill supporters show ‘resolve to keep fighting’

  • 2 October 2025

    College and postal workers rally together against ‘attack on labour’

  • 2 October 2025

    Kenora’s new official plan to focus on housing

  • 2 October 2025

    Ontario communities mobilize against Ford’s fast-track bill

  • 2 October 2025

    Canada Post strikes—again

  • 2 October 2025

    Canada’s wildlife woes show nature is foundational in nation-building

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District News

  • College and postal workers rally together against ‘attack on labour’

    2 October 2025
  • Kenora’s new official plan to focus on housing

    2 October 2025
  • Ontario communities mobilize against Ford’s fast-track bill

    2 October 2025
  • Canada Post strikes—again

    2 October 2025
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