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Province announces enhancements to the Health Travel Grant
The provincial government is making several changes to the Northern Ontario Travel Grant. It provides reimbursement when travelling to access healthca...
May 01, 2024
Conservative leader reprimanded for calling Trudeau a 'wacko'
The federal Conservative leader was kicked out of the House of Commons on Tuesday for using unparliamentary language. Pierre Poilievre called Prime Mi...
Apr 30, 2024
NDP leader wants clarification before supporting federal budget
Still no firm commitment from the NDP for a vote in favour of the federal budget. Leader Jagmeet Singh says discussions are underway with the Liberals...
Apr 30, 2024
Canada's economy grows 0.2% in February
Canada's economy continues to grow despite high interest rates that some have worried would lead to a recession. Statistics Canada said real gross dom...
Apr 30, 2024
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Sveinson returned as Ice Dogs president
No change at the top in the executive of the Dryden GM Ice Dogs. The team held it's annual general meeting Monday night. Mike Sveinson has been re-ele...
Apr 30, 2024
One active forest fire in the region
Despite cool, damp weather over the past couple of days, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says there was one new forest fire. The blaze ...
Apr 30, 2024
Sioux Lookout Bombers preparing for Centennial Cup
The Sioux Lookout Bombers are preparing for their first appearance at the Centennial Cup junior A hockey championships. The Bombers swept the Kam Rive...
Apr 30, 2024
Grassy Narrows to hold rally against nuclear waste
The battle against an underground nuclear waste repository in northwestern Ontario is continuing. The Grassy Narrows First Nation is holding a rally i...
Apr 30, 2024
Don't forget to file your taxes by midnight on April 30
Make sure you get your taxes in by the deadline. They're due at midnight on Tuesday, April 30. U-File Tax Specialist Gerry Vittaratos says you should ...
Apr 30, 2024
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Nature organization launches Outdoor Fun, No Damage Done
As the spring thaw comes to an end and the weather gets warmer, everyone is thinking about outdoor adventures. Whether you're hitting the neighbourhoo...
Apr 30, 2024