Lyrina Jacob, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the 2020 stabbing death of her mother Lydia Jacob, has been sentenced to five years with the court noting ‘extraordinary’ support from her family and ‘tremendous’ Gladue factors
Staff and students in Wunnumin Lake First Nation in northwestern Ontario have another reason to celebrate: They have a new junior kindergarten (K4) to Grade 10 school, with big plans for language and land-based programming. It's among the exciting projects that have come to fruition in the community.
Forest Fire Smoke Results in Deteriorated Air Quality NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO - Air Quality Alerts continue for Ear Falls, Red Lake, Sachigo Lake, Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug, Dryden, Vermilion Bay, Ignace, Armstrong / Whitesand, Pickle Lake, Cat Lake, Webequie, Marten Falls, Summer Beaver, Sandy Lake, Deer Lake, Wunnumin Lake, Kingfisher Lake, Sioux Lookout and Savant Lake. High levels
Air Quality Warnings and Impacts THUNDER BAY - WEATHER ADVISORY - Northwestern Ontario is currently grappling with elevated air pollution levels due to smoke from ongoing forest fires. Improvements in air quality are expected today, but a deterioration is forecast for Sunday morning. Even at low concentrations, wildfire smoke can pose significant health risks. As