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• Golden Prospects: Red Lake’s Mining Renaissance Poised for Growth

  16-03-2024 14:13 via netnewsledger.com
  
  TORONTO – MINING – For decades, Red Lake, Ontario, has been synonymous with gold mining, playing a pivotal role in the economic foundation of Northwestern Ontario. The region’s rich veins have produced some of Canada’s most significant gold discoveries, establishing Red Lake as a cornerstone of the national mining industry.
  At PDAC 2024, Red Lake Mayor Fred Mota spoke on the excitement in his Northern Ontario community and the prospects of new mining investment and develo
  
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• Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for June 25, 2026: partly cloudy and 16°C early, high 24°C

  25-06-2026 14:22 via netnewsledger.com
  
  June 25, 2026: Kenora and Lake of the Woods Weather Focus — Mild Morning, Afternoon Showers, and Thunderstorm Risk
  KENORA – WEATHER – Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region are off to a milder start this Thursday compared with some of the chillier mornings earlier in the week. At 7:00 AM CDT, Kenora Airport reported 16.2°C under partly cloudy skies. The day ahead brings a mix of sun and cloud, but showers may develop this afternoon, along with a risk of thunderstorms.
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• Fort Frances weather for June 25, 2026: chilly 7°C start with fog patches, warming to 24°C

  25-06-2026 13:50 via netnewsledger.com
  
  June 25, 2026: Fort Frances Weather Focus — Chilly Foggy Start Before Warmer Air, Showers, and Thunderstorm Risk
  FORT FRANCES – WEATHER – Fort Frances begins Thursday with a very cool and damp early morning. The temperature at 6:00 AM CDT was 6.8°C, with humidity at 100 percent, light winds, and rising pressure. While the morning begins on the chilly side, the day will warm quickly, with sunshine giving way to mixed skies and a chance of afternoon showers.
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• Thunder Bay weather for June 25, 2026: chilly 7–9°C morning start, mainly sunny early, high 21°C

  25-06-2026 13:38 via netnewsledger.com
  
  June 25, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Focus — Chilly Morning Start Before Sun, Clouds, and Afternoon Shower Risk
  THUNDER BAY – WEATHER – Thunder Bay begins Thursday with a chilly early-summer feel. The morning started near 7°C, and at 7:00 AM EDT, the temperature at Thunder Bay Airport was still only 8.7°C under mainly sunny skies.
  While the day starts bright and calm, clouds will build, and the forecast includes a chance of showers and a risk of thunderstorms this afterno
  
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• Best Thunder Bay grocery deals June 25-July 1: meat, produce, pantry and local food savings

  25-06-2026 13:35 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay grocery deals: Best buys for June 25 to July 1
  THUNDER BAY — With grocery prices still putting pressure on household budgets, this week’s local flyers offer some useful stock-up opportunities on chicken, pork, pasta, summer produce, cooking oil and barbecue staples.
  Statistics Canada reported food purchased from stores was up 4.3 per cent year over year in May, while transportation costs were up nine per cent — a reminder that the best grocery trip is often the one
  
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• Why Small Canadian Cities Are Adopting Smart Technology Faster Than Ever

  25-06-2026 13:19 via netnewsledger.com
  
  For many years, discussions about smart technology focused mainly on large metropolitan areas. Major cities often attracted attention because they had larger populations, more complex infrastructure, and greater financial resources.Online casinos continue to reflect broader trends in digital consumer behavior, and platforms such as rollambia illustrate how users increasingly expect fast access, straightforward interfaces, mobile compatibility, and around-the-clock availability from online servic
  
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• How Mega Greatest Catch Bonus Buy Compares to Big Bass Bonanza

  25-06-2026 13:00 via netnewsledger.com
  
  ​​In fact, the fishing slot game genre continues to be one of the most easily recognisable genres in today’s digital gambling venues. Several key factors often made gamblers appreciate the experience of such fishing adventures, including simple rules and the excitement of the possibility of winning cash rewards. Analytical players would carefully analyse the game logic behind such titles before spending money on playing the reel machines. Modern collect systems and free spins a
  
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• Lake of the Woods Museum in Kenora, Ont., to remain open during upgrades this summer

  25-06-2026 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Construction will begin this summer to improve The Muse’s Lake of the Woods Museum in Kenora, Ont. As part of the construction, the City of Kenora will substitute the museum’s shingle roof with new metal roofing, install a solar power system and replace its eavestroughs, downspouts, venting and fascia.
  
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• Multimedia exhibit in Thunder Bay, Ont., honours Indigenous Sixties Scoop survivors

  25-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The stories of Sixties Scoop survivors are being told through an immersive exhibit in Thunder Bay, Ont., ahead of Indigenous Survivors Day. “Bi-Giwen: Coming Home - Truth Telling from the Sixties Scoop” was put together by the Legacy of Hope Foundation with input from the National Indigenous Survivors of Child Welfare Network. Here's why the City of Thunder Bay decided to bring the display to town.
  
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• OPG hosts Thunder Bay watch party with fans cheering on Canada in World Cup match against Switzerland

  24-06-2026 23:40 via cbc.ca
  
  Hundreds of Thunder Bay soccer fans are taking in Wednesday afternoon's big Canada-Switzerland World Cup match at the official OPG watch party, which is taking place at BCG Thunder Bay.
  
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• Two charged in Atikokan after OPP identity document and bail investigation

  24-06-2026 23:21 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Two People Charged in Atikokan Identity Document Investigation
  ATIKOKAN, Ont. — Two people are facing criminal charges after Ontario Provincial Police say officers found an identity document that did not belong to either of them during an investigation connected to a bail violation and warrant matter.
  The Atikokan OPP detachment, assisted by the Rainy River District detachment’s Offender Management and Apprehension Program, was helping OPP in Thunder Bay on June 23 with a bail violat
  
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• Three people charged after OPP drug trafficking investigation

  24-06-2026 23:03 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Three People Charged After Drug Trafficking Investigation Near Dryden
  DRYDEN, Ont. — Three people are facing drug trafficking-related charges after an Ontario Provincial Police investigation led to a traffic stop on Highway 17 east of Dryden.
  The Dryden OPP Community Street Crime Unit led the investigation, with assistance from the Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team, the OPP North West Region Emergency Response Team and members of the Dryden OPP detachment.
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• OPG hosts Thunder Bay watch party as Canada faces Switzerland in World Cup

  24-06-2026 22:55 via cbc.ca
  
  Hundreds of Thunder Bay soccer fans are taking in Wednesday afternoon's big Canada-Switzerland World Cup match at the official OPG watch party, which is taking place at BCG Thunder Bay.
  
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• What Are Your Rights After a Car Crash in the US

  24-06-2026 20:30 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Your rights after a car crash in the United States generally include the ability to seek medical care, report the incident, file insurance claims, and pursue compensation when another party is legally responsible. The exact rules, however, vary from state to state, making it important to understand the laws where the collision occurred.
  Canadian drivers visiting the U.S. may face additional challenges after an accident. Medical billing practices, insurance requirements, and fault standards often
  
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• Feds push to have 3 northern projects fast-tracked under Building Canada Act

  24-06-2026 16:21 via cbc.ca
  
  The Liberal government wants a Northwest Territories highway, an Arctic deepwater port and a nuclear waste storage facility in northwestern Ontario to be listed as projects of national interest.
  
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• Thunder Bay weather for June 24, 2026: mostly cloudy and 11°C early

  24-06-2026 14:18 via netnewsledger.com
  
  June 24, 2026: Thunder Bay Weather Focus — Cloudy Skies, Showers, and Thunderstorm Risk
  Thunder Bay – WEATHER DESK – Thunder Bay starts Wednesday under mostly cloudy skies, with mild and damp conditions at the airport. The temperature is near 11°C, humidity is high, and pressure is falling, pointing to an unsettled weather pattern for the day.
  Showers are likely at times, and there is a risk of thunderstorms through the afternoon and again this evening.
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• Northern Ontario air carriers, First Nation leaders call for upgrades at remote airports

  24-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  First Nation leaders and air carriers in northern Ontario are calling on the provincial government to address critical infrastructure gaps at the region’s remote airports, and for both levels of government to consider a policy framework that would make flights in the north more affordable. Here are the changes being proposed and how the provincial and federal transportation ministries have responded.
  
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• Grassy Narrows First Nation demands Carney apology amid 60-year mercury crisis

  24-06-2026 01:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Grassy Narrows First Nation is demanding an apology from Prime Minister Mark Carney, and for a paper mill linked to mercury contamination to be closed. Protesters say the Dryden paper mill, which dumped about nine tonnes of mercury into the English-Wabigoon River System in the 1960s and '70s, continues to pollute their community's water system.
  
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• Bright fireball in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., skies 'shocked and amazed' onlookers

  23-06-2026 23:01 via cbc.ca
  
  Planetary scientists with Western University in London, Ont., say dozens of meteorites from a Friday evening fireball landed on Cockburn Island, a mostly uninhabited land mass in Lake Huron.
  
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• Provincial police continue to investigate vandalism at Dryden, Ont., cemetery

  23-06-2026 20:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Dryden are continuing to investigate following substantial vandalism in the northwestern Ontario city’s cemetery late last week. Here is what we know about the incident, which occurred at the Dryden Cemetery some time between Thursday evening and early Friday morning.
  
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• Thunder Bay swimmer heads to national trials in Montréal

  23-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Meet Thunder Bay, Ont., swimmer Liam Rose-Weston, who's getting ready for the 2026 Bell Canadian Swimming Trials in Montréal. The event draws some of Canada's top athletes as they compete for spots on national teams, in hopes of making it to major international competitions.
  
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• Coroner's jury examining Kenora, Ont., inmate's death delivers 32 recommendations, many heard before

  23-06-2026 00:15 via cbc.ca
  
  The jury in the inquest for Percy Adam Henry, who died at Lake of the Woods District Hospital after transfer from the Kenora Jail on Feb. 8, 2021, has delivered 32 recommendations aimed at preventing the deaths of people involved in the criminal justice system. Some of those recommendations have been raised at previous inquests.
  
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• Super El Niño could bring warmer summer to Thunder Bay and northwestern Ontario, expert warns

  22-06-2026 22:20 via cbc.ca
  
  Kent Moore, a professor of atmospheric physics at the University of Toronto, says the region will feel the effects of the climate pattern, though not as strongly as western Canada.
  
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• Police presence expected on Thunder Bay’s north end

  22-06-2026 17:34 via netnewsledger.com
  
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  THUNDER BAY – NEWS – A visible police presence is expected in the Lanark Crescent area.
  Thunder Bay Police Service officers were dispatched to the area around 12:45 AM on June 22, 2026, in response to a call for service.
  No further information is available at this time.
  Updates will be provided as they become available.
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• How to do SIP planning for short-term vs long-term goals

  22-06-2026 14:56 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Introduction
  Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) have become a popular way for individuals to invest in mutual funds. SIPs contributed an average of close to Rs 30,000 crore each month in FY25-26, up from  average of Rs 16,000 per month in FY23-24. (Source: AMFI)
  SIPs have become popular due to their simplicity. They allow you to contribute a fixed amount at regular intervals, helping to build wealth over time with discipline. However, simply investing through SIPs is not enough, aligning th
  
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• Rain Wins the Late Innings as Border Cats Fall 11-6 to Duluth

  22-06-2026 14:22 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Border Cats fall 11-6 to Duluth in rain-shortened Father’s Day game
  THUNDER BAY — For the second game in a row, Mother Nature stepped into the batter’s box at Port Arthur Stadium.
  This time, the Thunder Bay Border Cats could not rally through the weather, as Sunday’s Father’s Day matchup against the Duluth Huskies was called because of rain in the bottom of the sixth inning.
  Duluth took the decision 11-6 before a strong holiday crowd of 2,012 fans, ending Thunder Ba
  
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• Voting for Mayor—Candidates Biography/Platform: Moe Comuzzi

  22-06-2026 14:02 via netnewsledger.com
  
  By Jim Mauro
  THUNDER BAY – POLITICS – Election season is upon us and the city is preparing to elect a new Mayor and at least several new members of Council.
  One of the criticisms that I have often made is the lack of real knowledge of candidates and how often, name recognition appears more important than a policy position regarding whatever issues/challenges that this community may face.
  Now, I do not present myself as a journalist. I am simply a columnist with opinions, but James Mu
  
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• June 22, 2026: Kenora and Lake of the Woods Weather Focus — Cool, Calm Start Before a Mixed-Sky Monday

  22-06-2026 13:37 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Kenora and Lake of the Woods weather for June 22, 2026: partly cloudy and 11°C early, warming to 21°C with mixed skies, high UV, and showers possible Tuesday and Wednesday
  Thunder Bay – Weather Desk – Kenora and the Lake of the Woods region begin Monday with a cool, calm, and partly cloudy start. The early morning temperature is sitting near 11°C, with light easterly winds and rising pressure, setting up a fairly pleasant day across cottage country, lake communities, and
  
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• Equinox Gold Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report

  22-06-2026 13:27 via netnewsledger.com
  
  Thunder Bay – Mining Press Releases, June 22, 2026 – Equinox Gold Corp. (TSX: EQX, NYSE American: EQX) (“Equinox Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the publication of its 2025 Sustainability Report. Aligned with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) frameworks, the report provides an overview of the Company’s performance and progress across key environmental, social and governance topics, i
  
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• Thunder Bay weather for June 22, 2026: mainly sunny and 6°C early, warming to 21°C with mixed skies

  22-06-2026 13:24 via netnewsledger.com
  
  June 22, 2026: Thunder Bay Starts Cool and Sunny Before a Mild, Mixed-Sky Monday
  Thunder Bay – Weather Desk – Thunder Bay begins Monday with a crisp early-summer chill at 6°C, mainly sunny skies, and calm, fresh air over the city.
  The day will warm nicely, with a mix of sun and cloud expected and a high near 21°C. The UV index will reach 7, or high, so sunshine breaks will still require proper sun protection.
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