# northwestern (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover northwestern. Page: Feed: --- ## [Thunder Bay, Ont., leaders meet with provincial ministers at annual AMO conference](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/thunder-bay-amo-conference-9.7316045?cmp=rss) _2026-08-22 · CBC | Thunder Bay News_ The City of Thunder Bay's delegation discussed issues like crime, housing, and infrastructure during this year's Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference. ## [Here's who's filed nomination papers for the 2026 municipal election in Thunder Bay, Ont.](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/municipal-election-nominees-thunder-bay-9.7315301?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Thunder Bay News_ The nomination period for the 2026 municipal election in Thunder Bay has closed. Here's a list of who's filed their nomination papers. ## [Set Point #1: The dawn of year three](https://www.insidenu.com/northwestern-volleyball/69922/set-point-1-the-dawn-of-year-three) _2026-08-21 · Donovan West · Inside NU_ This is the first edition of Northwestern’s weekly volleyball column Set Point. It will analyze and react to every part of the ‘Cats’ season from exhibition games to the end-of-year conference tournament. Year one under Tim Nollan didn’t go to plan. Northwestern went 5-23 and oftentimes looked like it wasn’t playing the same sport as \[…\] ## [The Northwestern Field Hockey Notebook: Bulletproof Boon](https://www.insidenu.com/northwestern-field-hockey/69908/the-northwestern-field-hockey-notebook-bulletproof-boon) _2026-08-21 · Matt Campbell · Inside NU_ Two entries into the NUFH Notebook this weekend. Ramping things up just seven days out from Opening Day against VCU. This week we take a look at a goalkeeper who’s built upon the greatness of her protege, filling her shoes to perfection and an integral part of the defensive success that Northwestern saw in 2025. \[…\] ## [2026 Northwestern Football Know Your Opponent: Minnesota Golden Gophers](https://www.insidenu.com/northwestern-football/68560/2026-northwestern-football-know-your-opponent-minnesota-golden-gophers) _2026-08-21 · Charlie Jacobs · Inside NU_ Northwestern’s final road game will be a trip to the Twin Cities to take on Minnesota. The Golden Gophers finished last season at 8-5 overall, with a 7-0 home record. The Wildcats head to Huntington Bank Stadium on Nov. 21 for their second-to-last game of the regular season. The Basics Returning Production: 68% overall (71% \[…\] ## [Here's the latest on northwestern Ontario's forest fires: Friday, Aug. 21](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-wildfires-aug-21-9.7314632?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Thunder Bay News_ There are 69 active wildfires in northwestern Ontario, according to the latest report issued Thursday night from Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES). The forest fire hazard is mostly low to moderate across northwestern Ontario. Here's more on what's happening. ## [Food security program in Thunder Bay, Ont., celebrates 100,000th box of fresh produce](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/good-food-box-thunder-bay-milestone-9.7314667?cmp=rss) _2026-08-21 · CBC | Thunder Bay News_ A food security program in Thunder Bay, Ont., has packed its 100,000th box of fresh produce since its launch more than 20 years ago. Here's how the Thunder Bay Good Food Box Program, administered by the Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre (NOWC), aims to provide low-cost fresh fruit and vegetables each month, amid rising living costs and declining food bank donations. ## [Amid 2nd evacuation this summer, Neskantaga First Nation calls on Ontario, feds to act](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/neskantaga-first-nation-nursing-station-update-9.7313845?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Thunder Bay News_ Leaders in Neskantaga First Nation are seeking provincial and federal support for a new health-care facility, as the northern Ontario community's most vulnerable navigate their second evacuation this summer. The remote Ojibway community declared a state of emergency on Aug. 4, after a sewage leak at the First Nation’s only nursing station. The incident happened five days after more than 140… ## [PART THREE: Ranking the top Northwestern football teams of all-time](https://www.insidenu.com/northwestern-football/69684/part-three-ranking-the-top-northwestern-football-teams-of-all-time) _2026-08-20 · Pierson Strandquist · Inside NU_ Back at the start of the decade in 2020, the InsideNU community came together to rank the program’s greatest teams. With a new era proclaimed, a $35 million donation and a stadium near completion, along with the still 24 days until the 2026 season, we figure there is no better time than now to do \[…\] ## [Who are the Uihleins, the family who donated $35 million to Northwestern football?](https://www.insidenu.com/northwestern-football/69586/who-are-the-uihleins-the-family-who-donated-35-million-to-northwestern-football) _2026-08-20 · Deolu Akingbade · Inside NU_ Northwestern football recently announced a $35 million gift from the Uihlein family, set to be paid over three years. It is no secret that the Wildcats have long struggled to compete for recruits with state flagship universities and perennial contenders, especially with the introduction of NIL deals and direct compensation from schools. Alongside the new \[…\] ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/R5qAwwEKiffR) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [WSIB cuts more than 200 jobs across northern Ontario](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/wsib-job-cuts-northern-ontario-9.7313694?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Thunder Bay News_ The WSIB is cutting hundreds of jobs across the province and closing its physical offices across northern Ontario. ## [Here's the latest on northwestern Ontario's forest fires: Thursday, Aug. 20](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/northwestern-ontario-wildfires-aug-20-9.7313102?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Thunder Bay News_ There are 69 active wildfires in northwestern Ontario, according to the latest report issued Wednesday night from Ontario's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES). The forest fire hazard is mostly low to moderate across northwestern Ontario. Here's more on what's happening. ## [Thunder Bay police unveil new ballistics lab](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/ballistics-lab-thunder-bay-9.7313059?cmp=rss) _2026-08-20 · CBC | Thunder Bay News_ Thunder Bay police have unveiled their new ballistics lab, which will allow for firearms testing and bullet recovery, as well as faster processing of firearms-related evidence. ## [What to know as burn bans, evacuation orders are set to be lifted in northern Ontario](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/ontario-wildfire-restrictions-lifted-9.7312532?cmp=rss) _2026-08-19 · CBC | Thunder Bay News_ A restricted fire zone (RFZ) that has been in effect for northwestern Ontario and a small portion of the northeast since July 15 is set to be lifted Thursday morning by Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), effective at 12:01 a.m. ET. Evacuation and implementation orders will be dropped as of 9 a.m. Here's what residents should keep in mind. ## ['She's our hero': Dog honoured after protecting Nipigon, Ont., family from black bear last fall](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/chloe-dog-hall-of-fame-9.7311374?cmp=rss) _2026-08-19 · CBC | Thunder Bay News_ Chloe the dog is being honoured with a place in the Purina Animal Hall of Fame after she helped protect her owners from a black bear that burst into their Nipigon, Ont., home last fall. ## [Man convicted in woman's 2017 trailer hitch death in Thunder Bay, Ont., granted full parole](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/brayden-bushby-granted-full-parole-9.7311268?cmp=rss) _2026-08-18 · CBC | Thunder Bay News_ Brayden Bushby, who was convicted of manslaughter in the 2017 death of Barbara Kentner in Thunder Bay, Ont., has been granted full parole with conditions. The decision was made by the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) on Thursday, according to documents provided to CBC News on Tuesday. ## [At Commanders training camp, Fred Davis II persists toward his longtime NFL dream](https://www.insidenu.com/northwestern-football/69405/at-commanders-training-camp-fred-davis-ii-persists-toward-his-longtime-nfl-dream) _2026-08-18 · Calvin Kaplan · Inside NU_ In early 2017, Fred Davis II’s cornerback career took off after one big play. Up until Trinity Christian Academy’s 2017 spring game, Davis had largely considered himself a quarterback. He started as the signal-caller but shifted to corner partway through that matchup, taking some defensive reps at the suggestion of one of his coaches. During \[…\] ## [Wildfire evacuees from northwestern Ontario wait to hear if they can go home, with lots of prep work ahead](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/whitesand-first-nation-armstrong-evacuation-update-9.7310250?cmp=rss) _2026-08-18 · CBC | Thunder Bay News_ It’s been weeks since wildfire evacuees from Whitestand First Nation and Armstrong in northwestern Ontario have been home. The communities are awaiting word from the province of changes in evacuation orders. In the meantime, preparations are underway to ensure essential supplies and infrastructure, as well as mental health resources, are in place. ## [Thunder Bay, Ont., city council enters 'lame duck' period next week ahead of fall election](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/lame-duck-thunder-bay-council-9.7310101?cmp=rss) _2026-08-18 · CBC | Thunder Bay News_ With the nomination period for the 2026 Ontario municipal election closing this week, Thunder Bay city councillors will have their decision-making power restricted until the new term starts. ## [Tornado in northwestern Ontario, microburst at Manitoba's Caddy Lake in July confirmed](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/deception-caddy-tornado-microburst-9.7310175?cmp=rss) _2026-08-18 · CBC | Thunder Bay News_ A tornado research project has confirmed one touched down east of the Manitoba-Ontario border on July 6, while an EF-0 microburst happened at Caddy Lake in Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park that same day. ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0YQEQq3OPDop) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [Pitch Perfect, Week 1: Summer School](https://www.insidenu.com/northwestern-womens-soccer/69829/pitch-perfect-week-1-summer-school) _2026-08-17 · Anya Weerapana · Inside NU_ Welcome to the first in-season week of Pitch Perfect, Inside NU’s first-ever column dedicated to all things Northwestern women’s soccer. Today, we’re debriefing Northwestern’s chaotic season-opening 3-1 loss at Virginia, reviewing what did and didn’t work for the ‘Cats and where the team goes from here. The good news for Northwestern Women’s Soccer is that \[…\] ## [PART TWO: Ranking the top Northwestern football teams of all-time](https://www.insidenu.com/northwestern-football/69662/part-two-ranking-the-top-northwestern-football-teams-of-all-time) _2026-08-17 · Pierson Strandquist · Inside NU_ Back at the start of the decade in 2020, the InsideNU community came together to rank the program’s greatest teams. With a new era proclaimed, a $35 million donation and a stadium near completion, along with the 24 days that remain before the 2026 season, we figure there is no better time than now to \[…\] ## [Northwestern football position previews — linebackers](https://www.insidenu.com/northwestern-football/69635/northwestern-football-position-previews-linebackers) _2026-08-17 · Drew Christmann · Inside NU_ We’re back again with another positional preview, breaking down each group’s quality, depth and expectations as we’re now just three weeks away from opening kickoff — still at Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium. Beginning last month, Inside NU has been publishing previews on quarterbacks (7/6), running backs (7/15), wide receivers (7/20), tight ends (7/28), offensive linemen (8/4) and… ## [The Northwestern Field Hockey Notebook: Ash to Ashes](https://www.insidenu.com/northwestern-field-hockey/69641/the-northwestern-field-hockey-notebook-ash-to-ashes) _2026-08-17 · Matt Campbell · Inside NU_ 12 days out from game one of the regular season means we continue previewing the biggest names to watch on the roster. This week, it’s Ashley Sessa. This was long overdue; forgive me. In a world without Maddie Zimmer, Sessa feels like the only player that could fill the shoes of a two-time Honda Sport \[…\] ## [Northwestern volleyball 2026 roster preview](https://www.insidenu.com/northwestern-volleyball/69551/northwestern-volleyball-2026-roster-preview) _2026-08-14 · Donovan West · Inside NU_ Year three of the Tim Nollan era comes with even higher expectations for an ascending Northwestern volleyball program. After a 12-win improvement from 2024 to 2025, the Wildcats aim to contend in the competitive Big Ten and qualify for the inaugural conference tournament. However, the ‘Cats lost several key players from last season’s team, including \[…\] ## [2026 Northwestern Football Know Your Opponent: Ohio State Buckeyes](https://www.insidenu.com/northwestern-football/68559/2026-northwestern-football-know-your-opponent-ohio-state-buckeyes) _2026-08-14 · Charlie Jacobs · Inside NU_ For the third time this season, Northwestern goes on the road to face the potential preseason No. 1 team. First it was Indiana, then Oregon. Now, it’s Ohio State. The Wildcats make the trip to Columbus on Nov. 14 to take on the Buckeyes, who are coming off a disappointing exit in the College Football \[…\] ## [Northwestern Women’s Soccer falls 3-1 to Virginia in season opener](https://www.insidenu.com/northwestern-womens-soccer/69599/northwestern-womens-soccer-falls-3-1-to-virginia-in-season-opener) _2026-08-13 · Anya Weerapana · Inside NU_ Through no fault of its own, Northwestern women’s soccer (0-1-0, 0-0-0 B1G) fell 3-1 at No. 11 Virginia (1-0-0, 0-0-0 ACC) in Charlottesville on Wednesday. Three entities in the past, the present and the future seemed to haunt the Wildcats from the starting whistle. The past was a long travel day on Tuesday prompted by \[…\] ## [The New Ryan Field: A Walled-Up Dream](https://www.insidenu.com/northwestern-football/69584/the-new-ryan-field-a-walled-up-dream) _2026-08-13 · Brielle Lowry · Inside NU_ “The largest college stadium project ever” has wormed its way into the ears of thousands of fans attending Northwestern sporting events since November of 2024. During the waning fall quarter for undergraduate students, the Big Ten school unveiled renderings of its brand-new stadium, complete with a “premium experience” for every fan. And from the moment \[…\] ## [Northwestern football receives $35 million from the Uihlein family](https://www.insidenu.com/northwestern-football/69538/northwestern-football-receives-35-million-from-the-uihlein-family) _2026-08-12 · Sai Trivedi · Inside NU_ On Tuesday, Northwestern football announced a $35 million commitment from the family of Liz and Dick Uihlein. The contribution will be made over a three-year period and will help advance the program in a number of areas, including recruiting, player development, day-to-day operations and long-term initiatives to boost the program’s standing at the conference and \[…\] ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FuvX83ToQXIf) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [PART ONE: Ranking the top Northwestern football teams of all-time](https://www.insidenu.com/northwestern-football/69557/part-one-ranking-the-top-northwestern-football-teams-of-all-time) _2026-08-12 · Pierson Strandquist · Inside NU_ Back at the start of the decade in 2020, the InsideNU community came together to rank the program’s greatest teams. With a new era proclaimed, a $35 million donation and a stadium near completion, along with the still 24 days until the 2026 season, we figure there is no better time than to do it \[…\]