Borderland News
Catholic board moves forward on before/after school program
There is some interest in Atikokan to have before and after-school programs at St. Patrick's School. The Northwest Catholic District School Board says...
8h ago
Opposition speaks out against public health lab closures
There is concern about a plan to close some Public Health Ontario laboratories. Six are on the chopping block, including two in northern Ontario. The ...
9h ago
Hospital workers awarded wage increases
Hospital workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees' Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (CUPE/OHCU) and Service Employee Internatio...
9h ago
New Canadian co-chair selected for watershed board
The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board has a new Canadian co-chair. Jennifer Vincent takes over from Mike Goffin, who held the posi...
11h ago
Experts monitor climate-fueled events and health effects
Wet weather this spring has improved conditions in Minnesota and northwestern Ontario. However, experts remain on alert for increased wildfire activit...
11h ago
Former Resolute president joins CN
A former Resolute Forest Products executive has resurfaced with CN Remi Lalonde is C-N's new Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. La...
11h ago
Bombers win two on the road to lead SIJHL final
The Sioux Lookout Bombers have surprised the Kam River Fighting Walleye by winning the first two games of the SIJHL final on the road. The Bombers dow...
20h ago
Disability advocate welcomes new federal benefit
"A step forward" is how one disability advocate describes investments contained in this week's federal budget. Officials announced $6.1 bill...
22h ago
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City awaiting direction on band shell
The city of International Falls is still awaiting word from its insurance adjustor regarding the band shell. The over 80-year-old facility was destroy...
Apr 18, 2024
14 arrested for involvement in grandparent scam
Police in Ontario and Quebec have cracked down on a grandparent scam that included victims across the country. Fourteen people, all residents of Quebe...
Apr 18, 2024
Northwestern Ontario organizations receiving emergency preparedness funding
The provincial government has announced a $5 million investment to help communities prepare for and respond to emergencies. The funding is being deliv...
Apr 18, 2024
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Health Units reject a merger
The two health units that serve northwestern Ontario have rejected a voluntary merger. The boards of both the Northwestern and Thunder Bay District He...
Apr 18, 2024
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