Sarah Law

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Sarah Law is a CBC News reporter based in Thunder Bay, Ont., and has also worked for newspapers and online publications elsewhere in the province. Have a story tip? You can reach her at sarah.law@cbc.ca

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30 years under longest boil-water advisory in Canada, Neskantaga First Nation pushes for new treatment plant

Neskantaga First Nation in northwestern Ontario is marking the 30th anniversary of being under a boil-water advisory — the longest in Canada — by renewing calls to fix the crisis once and for all. As the ruling Liberals prepare for a new leader, the First Nation is ramping up efforts to get the federal government to pay for a new water treatment plant.

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service's former chief files $2.5M wrongful dismissal lawsuit

The former chief of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service has filed a more than $2.5 million lawsuit against its oversight board, alleging he was wrongfully terminated. NAPS is Canada's largest First Nations police service.

Partners in Thunder Bay, Ont., look to educate public, engage businesses as tariff threat looms

As Canadians grapple with how a potential trade war with the U.S. could affect them, the Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL) is looking to bring the conversation to the local level. Here's why the library is holding a panel discussion to engage the public, and why economic organizations in the city are seeking input from local businesses.

Annual First Nations Housing Conference in Thunder Bay, Ont., puts students to work

The annual First Nations Housing Conference is in Thunder Bay, Ont., this week. Here are some of the key topics that stakeholders are talking about when it comes to improving housing conditions in remote communities, and how students are getting involved.

A new African festival is coming to Thunder Bay, Ont., this summer

Preparations are underway for a brand-new festival in Thunder Bay, Ont., this summer that aims to celebrate African culture. Here's what we know about the inaugural Afro Vibe Festival.

Kenora and Sioux Lookout are getting MRI suites. Here's why that's a big deal in northwestern Ontario

Health-care professionals in northwestern Ontario say the expansion of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) services in the region will be a game changer for patients, especially those who spend hours travelling from remote communities for care. Here's what we know about the services coming to Kenora and Sioux Lookout.

Inquest into death of First Nations man in Thunder Bay, Ont., in 2012 to start this month

An inquest into the death of a member of Neskantaga First Nation in Thunder Bay, Ont., has been scheduled to begin at the end of the month. Here is what we know about the proceedings that will look at the death of Sherman Kirby Quisses.

Partners share hopes for Kenora, Ont.'s Indigenous-led hub for homelessness, addictions support

Community partners in Kenora, Ont., are preparing to launch one of two of the province's only Indigenous-led Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) hubs. Here's what we know so far about the model of care hoped to curb the northwestern Ontario city's homelessness and addictions crisis.

Investigation underway after plane's emergency landing on Highway 11 near Nipigon

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Nipigon is investigating after an airplane conducted an emergency landing on Highway 11. Here's what we know about the incident.

Advocates call for better housing options after 2 encampment fires within a week in Thunder Bay

Fire crews have responded to a second fire in a homeless encampment in Thunder Bay, Ont., within a week, prompting advocates to call for better housing options in the northwestern Ontario city.