Rickford stays in cabinet amid Bill 5 talks in Ignace
Ontario Indigenous affairs minister Greg Rickford says he has no plans to hand over his cabinet portfolios as Bill 5 faces criticism. He emphasizes continued engagement with First Nations leadership and focus on opportunities from the law while acknowledging opposition and possible protests in the Ring of Fire region.
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Pic Mobert First Nation
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Bearskin Lake First Nation
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Ontario Federation of Labour
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Hostage incident ends with suspect in custody in Thunder Bay
Police report a hostage situation concluded with the suspect exiting a building at 11 15 a m and being taken into custody at 10 20 p m The incident involved multiple units including Thunder Bay Police Service major crimes and Ontario Provincial Police tactical teams The accused Morris Wayne Hogan faces charges including armed robbery pointing a firearm and forcible confinement The chief praised officers for professionalism and teamwork with no injuries reported
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Shel ter House MAP site eyed for fall opening in Thunder Bay
Shelter House plans a September opening for a 16 bed managed alcohol program in Thunder Bay at East Donald and Simpson streets. NorWest Health Centres will run a clinic, with palliative beds and private rooms, plus life-skill, exercise and cooking classes.
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Highway 17 moose collision claims Ontario resident life
A car versus moose crash on Highway 17 east of Pays Plat First Nation after midnight left a 42 year old Scarborough resident dead and the car’s passenger with serious injuries. OPP seek any information via 1 888 310 1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477. In North Spirit Lake First Nation a drug raid yielded over 110000 in cash and drugs, with three suspects charged for cocaine and oxycodone trafficking and possession of crime proceeds. The trio, including a 31 year old woman and 53 year old man from North Split Lake First Nation and a 23 year old Fort Hope First Nation woman, were released with conditions awaiting future court dates.
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Three charged after Mishkeegogamang cocaine bust
An Ontario Provincial Police investigation into drug trafficking at Mishkeegogamang First Nation led to the arrest of a 33-year-old woman a 31-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man all from Mishkeegogamang First Nation on possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine. They were released with conditions for upcoming court appearances. Motorists are advised of a McKellar Bridge closure tonight from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. for paying work at both approaches weather permitting and likely rescheduled if needed.
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