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Construction in progress to repair Webequie’s airport

Construction in progress to repair Webequie’s airport

The terminal building was badly damaged by fire in April, and two teens were charged
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Musselwhite mine has a bright future, says Orla president

Musselwhite mine has a bright future, says Orla president

Vancouver miner making improvements, investing in the drill bit to extend life of northwestern Ontario gold operation
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Hydro One strikes deals with more property owners along Waasigan transmission line

Hydro One strikes deals with more property owners along Waasigan transmission line

Expropriation proceedings were dropped after the utility reached agreements with landowners
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CN continues to investigate cause of Rainy Lake bridge collapse

CN continues to investigate cause of Rainy Lake bridge collapse

The Rainy River Rail Lift Bridge just outside Fort Frances was fully operational as of June 1, 2025
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Northwest mayors cheer Ottawa aid package to backstop forest industry

Northwest mayors cheer Ottawa aid package to backstop forest industry

Canadian Wood Council said smart wood-based solutions can address housing shortages
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The search is back on: Parks Canada considering new sites for $37M facility

The search is back on: Parks Canada considering new sites for $37M facility

Nipigon and Red Rock among the communities that have proposed properties for a visitor and administrative centre after previous site was disqualified
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Could wild rice be a comeback crop in northwestern Ontario?

Could wild rice be a comeback crop in northwestern Ontario?

Research project aims to restore Anishinabe traditions and food sovereignty
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Skilled trades programs getting $4-million boost

Skilled trades programs getting $4-million boost

Six northwestern Ontario organizations get $4 million for skilled trades training initiatives
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Ford 'all-in' on twinning highways across Northern Ontario

Ford 'all-in' on twinning highways across Northern Ontario

Ontario premier says he loves the idea of four-laning highways in the region, beyond Thunder Bay to Nipigon
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Frontier Lithium study to determine feasibility of Thunder Bay refinery

Frontier Lithium study to determine feasibility of Thunder Bay refinery

Mine developer envisions city as international processing hub backed by feds and province
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