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Nishnawbe-Aski Police responded to a report of an injured man in a ditch near Constance Lake First Nation on Saturday. The man was found and taken to hospital in Hearst and then he was transported by air ambulance to Sudbury. Two men from Constance Lake First Nation were arrested and charged with aggravated assault and are being held in custody waiting a bail hearing. Nishnawbe-Aski Police were informed that the man died of his injuries yesterday. He has been identified as 23-year-old Myles Shaganash of Constance Lake. The investigation into his death continues. If you have any information on this crime contact the Hearst OPP or Crime Stoppers.

There’s going to be a new polar bear at the Polar Bear Habitat in Cochrane. There’s just no timeline as to when he will arrive. Milak was born in Denmark in 2008 and could soon be making Cochrane his home. Details are being finalized for Milak’s transfer to his new home and that includes getting all the testing done, paperwork and transportation details sorted out. Karen Cummings manager at the Polar Bear Habitat says more details will be announced soon.

An expert panel said on Friday that Ontario government workers who were exposed to dangerous levels of a powerful herbicide face an elevated risk of disease. The herbicide was used during the 1950’s through the 1970’s. It is called 2,4,5-T, a component of Agent Orange and used by workers at Ontario Hydro, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Transportation. The herbicide was also used by private industry but the report does not cover those employees. Anyone who thinks they may have become ill as a result of their exposure to the herbicide are advised to contact the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board to file a claim.