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  • 7 July 2026

    Guidelines in place to state impacts of nuclear waste site

  • 7 July 2026

    Kenora opts out of Ontario’s BYOB program, citing public safety concerns

  • 7 July 2026

    Hajdu expresses optimism on new First Nations water legislation

  • 7 July 2026

    Long-time business owner reflects on downtown Thunder Bay safety concerns

  • 7 July 2026

    You cheddar believe it: Hawkins Cheezie musical debuts in Canmore

  • 7 July 2026

    Advocates urge Manitoba to overhaul disability support system

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The Fort Frances mayoral race is on: Calder and McTaggart throw their names in the ring

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Jennifer Brown takes latest 50/50 prize as Riverside Health edges ever closer to $1.6M goal

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Technical glitch causes Fort Frances Power customers to receive erroneous Synergy North program ‘welcome’ email

7 July 2026
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Guidelines in place to state impacts of nuclear waste site

7 July 2026
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Kenora opts out of Ontario’s BYOB program, citing public safety concerns

7 July 2026
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Hajdu expresses optimism on new First Nations water legislation

7 July 2026
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Long-time business owner reflects on downtown Thunder Bay safety concerns

7 July 2026
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You cheddar believe it: Hawkins Cheezie musical debuts in Canmore

7 July 2026
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Advocates urge Manitoba to overhaul disability support system

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Thunder Bay MP celebrates Canada Day with community BBQ

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Ribfest 2026 moves to Thunder City Speedway

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$150,000 partnership helps Northern Ontario families navigate life after childhood cancer treatment

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District News

  • 7 July 2026

    Guidelines in place to state impacts of nuclear waste site

  • 7 July 2026

    Kenora opts out of Ontario’s BYOB program, citing public safety concerns

  • 7 July 2026

    Hajdu expresses optimism on new First Nations water legislation

  • 7 July 2026

    Long-time business owner reflects on downtown Thunder Bay safety concerns

  • 7 July 2026

    You cheddar believe it: Hawkins Cheezie musical debuts in Canmore

  • 7 July 2026

    Advocates urge Manitoba to overhaul disability support system

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District News

  • Kenora opts out of Ontario’s BYOB program, citing public safety concerns

    7 July 2026
  • Hajdu expresses optimism on new First Nations water legislation

    7 July 2026
  • Long-time business owner reflects on downtown Thunder Bay safety concerns

    7 July 2026
  • You cheddar believe it: Hawkins Cheezie musical debuts in Canmore

    7 July 2026
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