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Rural schools closed and all bus routes cancelled in Thunder Bay, Ont., due to spring storm
Rural schools are closed Friday in Thunder Bay, Ont., and all school bus routes are cancelled in the city after a dump of snow overnight. The snow is expected to continue through to this evening.
Another spring snowstorm headed to parts of northwestern Ontario bringing up to 20 cm of snow
Environment Canada issued a number of weather alerts for parts of Ontario on Thursday morning, including a large section of the northwest, spanning from the Manitoba border to White River.
Rural schools closed and some bus routes cancelled in Thunder Bay, Ont., after spring snowstorm
Rural schools are closed Monday in Thunder Bay, Ont., and some school bus routes are cancelled after a dump of snow overnight in the region. Confederation College has also closed its local campus for the day.
This northern Ont., school hopes a new partnership with OPP will keep kids away from drugs, organized crime
The Keewatin Patricia District School Board has announced a new partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police, with the aim of fostering positive relationships between youth and law enforcement.
How health units in northwestern Ontario are preparing for the potential spread of measles
As cases surge across the country, public health officials in northwestern Ontario are closely watching the spread of measles in the province. Here's how health units are preparing in advance, and what people should consider when it comes to vaccinations and booster doses.
Traffic reduced after crews find source of water main leak near Thunder Bay, Ont., polling station
Work is underway near an Elections Ontario polling station for the Thunder Bay-Superior North riding after a water main break earlier this week.
Parts of northwestern Ontario in for 15 to 25 cm of snow by Friday morning
Environment Canada is forecasting significant snowfall for parts of northwestern Ontario beginning Thursday night into Friday morning. A snowfall warning was issued early Thursday for Thunder Bay and areas west toward the Manitoba border.
Arctic air taking toll on northwestern Ontario, with frigid temperatures expected for another day
Northwestern Ontario has been hit with extreme cold this week, with temperatures in the –40 C range across much of the region. The extreme weather began to settle in at the end of last week and is expected to hold on until at least Tuesday afternoon.
Ontario set to deploy waterbomber planes from Dryden to California to help battle wildfires
Ontario is expected to deploy two waterbomber planes from Dryden on Thursday to help battle the devastating wildfires in California. The provincial government announced last week it would be sending a number of resources to the U.S. state, including supplies and personnel.
Multiple weather warnings in effect as significant snowfall continues in northwestern Ontario
Environment Canada has issued several weather warnings for the northwest region stretching from the Manitoba border and east to Wawa, Ont.