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Multiple weather warnings in effect as significant snowfall continues in northwestern Ontario
Environment Canada has issued several weather warnings for the northwest region stretching from the Manitoba border and east to Wawa, Ont.
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Some rural schools closed and buses cancelled after overnight snowfall in northwestern Ontario
Significant snowfall and blowing snow have created dangerous conditions in the region. Here's the latest information you need to know about bus service and school closures across northwestern Ontario.
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Some school buses cancelled in northwestern Ontario after overnight snowfall
With blowing snow and dangerous conditions, here's the latest information you need about bus service and school closures across northwestern Ontario.
Winter weather advisory in effect as northwestern Ontario expects 10 to 15 centimetres of snow
People in northwestern Ontario will want to have their shovels ready as much of the region prepares for heavy snowfall on Tuesday. Environment Canada issued a weather advisory for the northwest with about 10 to 15 centimetres of snow forecasted.
Ginoogaming First Nation opens temporary bridge to better connect members to region
Ginoogaming First Nation in northwestern Ontario has found a temporary fix to an issue that left people without a key access point to and from the community. The First Nation opened a modular bridge across the Making Ground River Thursday, after the previous structure was forced to close earlier this month, prompting community leadership to declare a state of emergency.
Warm and wet November makes for a challenging start to Thunder Bay, Ont., ski season
Record breaking rainfall and unseasonably warm temperatures this month have some winter sport enthusiasts wondering about the season ahead. Much of northwestern Ontario has seen little to no snow so far this November, and that's been challenging for people looking to get a start on the ski and snowboard season.
Rates of blacklegged ticks with Lyme disease infection on the rise
Twenty-one blacklegged ticks were submitted to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit between the end of September and the end of October. That's about the same number of ticks submitted to the public health agency at the beginning of the spring season. Health officials are reminding the public they're not out of the woods when it comes to being tick safe.
Increased Ontario minimum wage not enough for people in Thunder Bay, Ont., says advocacy group
The Lakehead Social Planning Council, a member of the Ontario Living Wage Network, says the new minimum wage of $17.20 is still over $2 short of what it calls the "living wage" in Thunder Bay, Ont.
Activism and storytelling expected to take centre stage at Thunder Bay's Rockin' Recovery event
Organizers in Thunder Bay, Ont., have been busy preparing for the 11th annual Rockin' Recovery event scheduled to take place this Saturday at the city's CLE Coliseum Building. Storytelling is at the heart of the event, along with the message that recovery from addiction is possible.
Silver medalist and Canada's only technical swim Olympic official return home to northwestern Ontario
Abby Dent, from Kenora, Ont., competed as part of Canadian women's eight rowing team, while Daryle Martin from Thunder Bay, Ont., served as Canada's only technical swim official at the games.