Ontario minister of energy and mines, prioritizes northwestern Ontario transmission line
As part of ongoing efforts to accelerate mining development in the region, the Ontario government has declared a new transmission line in northwestern Ontario as a priority project. By making this declaration and designating Hydro One for its construction and development, the government says it’s able to fast-trac...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/red-lake-transmission-project-9.7176111?cmp=rss

Weather warnings issued for parts of northwestern Ontario
A mix of weather is hitting areas across the northwest on Thursday, with some places under a rainfall warning while other parts are expected to have snow.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/rainfall-northwest-ontario-9.7174769?cmp=rss

Sections of Highway 17 reopens after fatal collision in northwestern Ont., that killed three people
A section of Highway 17 in northwestern Ontario was closed for more than 24 hours following a fatal collision, that killed three people. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said the crash happened around 3:30 a.m. ET Thursday near Raith, Ont. Provincial crews were on the scene to clean up a spill followin...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/transports-collision-fatalities-9.7167732?cmp=rss

Patient navigator services slashed in Sioux Lookout, Winnipeg over federal funding concerns
A program that helps members of dozens of remote First Nations in northwestern Ontario navigate health-care services in urban centres is being pared back due to the non-renewal of federal funding. Last Friday, the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) announced its Meno Weecheehee...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/meno-weecheeheeway-patient-navigator-program-9.7167165?cmp=rss

Another 15 to 30 cm of snow expected in parts of northwestern Ontario, leading to school bus cancellations
Another spring snowstorm is touching down in northwestern Ontario Wednesday, bringing with it up to 30 centimeters of snow, according to Environment Canada. The agency said the snow is expected in Kenora, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Ear Falls, and Ignace areas. Meanwhile, some areas further east a...
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-weather-snow-9.7155913?cmp=rss

High school students are building tiny homes for First Nations in northwestern Ontario
An Elder in Ginoogaming First Nation is in the process of moving into his very own tiny home — built by high school students in northwestern Ontario. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday to mark the home's arrival. Here's how the program works and how both students and communities are benefitting.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/ginoogaming-first-nation-tiny-home-9.7154810?cmp=rss

Riley Laychuk's long weekend forecast: snow for some
A pair of systems will impact parts of the province through the long weekend. Northwestern Ontario can expect significant snow.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7152593?cmp=rss

Colorado low prompts snowfall warnings for parts of northwestern Ontario
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued snowfall warnings for parts of northwestern Ontario, as between 10 and 20 centimetres of snow is possible in the region. Here's what we know about the Colorado low moving into the area.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/snow-warnings-northwestern-ontario-9.7150608?cmp=rss

Spring snowstorm expected across northwestern Ontario starting Monday night
Special weather statements are in effect for much of northern Ontario, as a Colorado Low is expected to bring between 10 and 15 centimetres of snow to the region. Here's what we know about the storm system so far.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/spring-snowstorm-northwestern-ontario-9.7147081?cmp=rss

Volunteers sought for Grand Slam of Curling's return to northwestern Ontario
The Grand Slam of Curling will need up to 150 volunteers when it returns to Thunder Bay in December.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/gsoc-thunder-bay-9.7143487?cmp=rss