Highlights

Mayor Dumas told Dougall Media that the town is excited to work alongside QSL and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg to advance industrial/commercial opportunities in the Northern region. He also discussed next steps for the port and when residents might see the first ship.

Social enterprise One Bowl eyeing Sturgeon Falls for manufacturing facility

After four days of presentations, workshops, and the introduction of a new safety initiative, members of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg First Nation are readier than ever to face the dangers that come with an influx of commercial and industrial development on the horizon.

The new engagement framework, which has been described as "monumental," will see four First Nations in the region gain equitable representation within the Superior-Greenstone District School Board.

Nishnawbe Aski Police executed a search warrant and arrested a Longlac man and three people from Constance Lake.

Chief Louis Kwissiwa recently discussed Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg First Nation's new checkpoint at White Lake, telling Dougall Media that although this is a sovereignty issue the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry also needs to "do their job."

During April, the OPP Northeast Region has seen a rise in intimate partner violence occurrences.

The town of Marathon is now welcoming residents and travellers to their new and improved beachfront.

One male is in hospital.

Access road program funding grows to $59 million to better connect communities, accommodate more users.