Northern Ontario
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Why an Ontario town with fewer than 6,000 people has OPP’s largest jailSioux Lookout, Ont., is home to fewer than 6,000 people but, as the hub of the north, it serves tens of First Nations communities. Local leaders say there isn't enough support.CanadaFeb 7
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Northern Ontario faces freezing rain warnings as fog advisories elsewhere persistFreezing rain warnings were in effect Tuesday for much of northern Ontario as fog patches in other parts of the province continued to reduce visibility.WeatherDec 26, 2023
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31-year-old Toronto man killed in northern Ontario crashA 31-year-old Toronto man is dead after a two-vehicle crash in northern Ontario north of Thunder Bay, provincial police say.CanadaDec 18, 2023
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‘We are sick of it’: Ontario forest firefighters burning out as concerns growOntario firefighters are demanding better pay, conditions and safety after an intense wildfire season that saw air quality warnings issued across North America.FireAug 25, 2023
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Northern Ontario town sees 2nd double homicide in less than 2 weeksPolice say they're are investigating the killings of four people in a northern Ontario town after two double homicides in less than two weeks.CrimeAug 9, 2023
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Ontario forest firefighters to meet with Ford government minister over paySmoke from fires in Ontario and Quebec has filtered down to Toronto and across North America, prompting air quality concerns. Firefighters say pay and conditions are untenable.CanadaAug 1, 2023
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2 dead after ‘incident’ at home in northern Ontario: policeThe OPP said officers were called to a residence Sunday for a medical call. Both victims were transported to hospital via ambulance, where they later were pronounced dead.CanadaJul 31, 2023
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Doug Ford says ‘world is watching’ plans to mine Ring of Fire to build EV batteriesThe Ford government is facing a legal challenge from some local First Nations communities who say they have not been properly consulted on plans to develop the Ring of Fire.PoliticsJul 12, 2023
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Family, friends mourn loss of Scarborough paramedicThe family of a Scarborough paramedic who is presumed to have drowned recently is reflecting on his life and commitment to helping others.CanadaJul 11, 2023
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Alvin Fiddler to return as grand chief of Nishnawbe Aski NationOfficials say Fiddler was the sole qualified candidate to throw his hat in the ring during a byelection to lead NAN, which represents 49 First Nations in northern Ontario.PoliticsJul 9, 2023
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