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Alvin Fiddler re-elected as Nishnawbe Aski Nation grand chief
Alvin Fiddler has secured 25 of 40 votes in the grand chief election to serve another term with Nishnawbe Aski Nation, a political organization that represents dozens of First Nations in northern Ontario. Pauline Penena Mickelson had 10 votes and Bobby Narcisse had five.
Day parole revoked for Brayden Bushby, man convicted of trailer hitch death of Barbara Kentner in Thunder Bay
The Parole Board of Canada has suspended the day parole of Brayden Bushby, who was convicted of manslaughter in the death of Barbara Kentner in Thunder Bay, Ont., in 2017.
Family from Kenora, Ont., among thousands of evacuees after wildfire encroaches on Jasper, Alta.
A Kenora, Ont., family’s hopes for an Alberta getaway to enjoy the mountains and activities in Jasper became a race to evacuate after an encroaching wildfire forced thousands of people to flee.
Ontario's SIU investigating after fatal shooting during police response to Anicinabe Park fire in Kenora
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating Ontario Provincial Police's response to a fire in Kenora, saying an OPP officer fatally shot a man in Kenora's Anicinabe Park.
OPP clears scene of incident involving 'explosive ordnance' in Schreiber
Ontario Provincial Police have cleared an area in the Township of Schreiber where police were investigating an incident involving "explosive ordnance" on Ontario Street.
Pro-Palestinian protest held outside Lakehead University convocation ceremony in Thunder Bay
Activists say the protest in Thunder Bay, Ont., is part of a campaign to convince Lakehead University to disclose its investments and divest from doing business with companies that support Israel in its war with Hamas in Gaza.
Thunder Bay police board administrator's 2-year term ends, report recommends that local control resume
The Ontario Civilian Police Commission has ended the term of Malcolm Mercer as administrator of the Thunder Bay Police Service Board. Mercer, appointed two years ago to oversee a board and police service that were in turmoil, said he believes the reconstituted board and new chief are on the right track and functioning properly.
First Nations leaders urge Ontario to disband Thunder Bay police, get outside service to investigate deaths
First Nations leaders from northwestern Ontario are calling for the Thunder Bay Police Service to be disbanded and pressing the province's inspector general of policing to bring in an outside service to investigate recent deaths of Indigenous people. Family members of those who died were also in Toronto for the news conference.
Ex-Thunder Bay police chief charged by OPP with obstruction, breach of trust
Ontario Provincial Police have charged Sylvie Hauth, a former Thunder Bay police chief, as their investigation into the service brings forward more counts against current and former members of the force. Hauth's lawyer says she's confident she'll "prevail" at trial.
Ontario promises to add 5 more First Nations to power grid, end reliance on diesel
As the Wataynikaneyap Power Transmission project nears completion, Ontario plans to add five more remote First Nations to the power grid and end their reliance on diesel fuel. Consultation with First Nations will be integral, say representatives at Premier Doug Ford's announcement in Oliver Paipoonge.