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Assault charges laid in Kingfisher Lake
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Links to Forest Fires in the area
As summer is getting into its full peak, here are the links to forest fire maps in Ontario and Manit...
May 14, 2024
Have you ever lost something that is important
Have you ever lost something that is important to you? Recently I ordered a pair of pants online and...
May 31, 2024
Which bug do you hate the most
Just this morning when I was leaving my house, I saw multiple big black bugs by my door. I don't kno...
May 30, 2024
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Only two forest fires this week in NWO
It's been a pretty quiet week for Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry firefighters. Only two ...
May 31, 2024
City sets date for town hall meeting
The City of Kenora has set the date for the first of its town hall meetings. It will take place on T...
May 31, 2024
Canada's economy grows 1.7% in first quarter
Statistics Canada says the country's economy expanded at an annualized rate of 1.7 per cent in the f...
May 31, 2024
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Dryden wants DOKURA to help pay for long term care
Dryden city council is supporting a resolution asking unincorporated ratepayers to contribute to the...
May 31, 2024
Copperfin and Northern Credit Union vote on merger
Members of Copperfin and Northern Credit Unions will start voting next week on a merger between the ...
May 31, 2024
NWHU warns of probable measles exposure in Sioux Lookout
The Northwestern Health Unit is warning of a probable measle exposure in the Sioux Lookout area. It ...
May 31, 2024
Public elementary teachers receiving pay raise
An arbitration award has been made for members of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario. Ont...
May 30, 2024
City lifts water restriction
The City of Kenora has lifted the water restriction. It was put in place late yesterday afternoon du...
May 30, 2024
Donald Trump convicted in hush-money trial
Donald Trump has become the first former U.S. president to be convicted of criminal charges. A jury ...
May 30, 2024
Testing of financial literacy for Grade 10 students in 2025
Financial literacy will be part of province-wide testing next year. Students in grade 10 will be req...
May 30, 2024
City council approves BIZ levy
The Kenora Business Improvement Zone will be getting just under $45,000 in it's levy from property o...
May 30, 2024
Water levels continue to rise due to recent rains
All the rain in the past couple of weeks is starting to affect water levels on Lake of the Woods. In...
May 30, 2024
Ice Dogs appeal to city council for larger dressing room
The Dryden GM Ice Dogs are appealing to city council once again for an expansion of their dressing r...
May 30, 2024
Turtle running for job as Ontario Regional Chief
The chief of the Grassy Narrows First Nation has his eye on a bigger prize. Rudy Turtle says he will...
May 30, 2024
OPP nab aggressive truck driver on Highway 17
An aggressive truck driver is in trouble with the law. On Wednesday afternoon around 5:00, the OPP r...
May 30, 2024
City urges reduction in water usage Thursday
A significant water main break has caused the City of Kenora to issue an advisory. Between 10 am and...
May 30, 2024
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Liberals seeks funding model for nurse practitioner clinics
The provincial Liberals want a public funding model for clinics headed by nurse practitioners. They ...
May 29, 2024
Delays planned for Lakeview Drive Friday afternoon
Expect some delays on Lakeview Drive Friday afternoon. Moncrief Construction says it will be closing...
May 29, 2024
Beauty Bay Golf Course, Senior Men's League, May 28, 2024
by Bruce Braun "The sole purpose of the golf swing is to create a correct IMPACT. How that is d...
May 29, 2024
Ford promises long term care beds for Sioux Lookout
Renewed calls for long term care beds in Sioux Lookout. Kiiwetinoog MPP Sol Mamakwa raised the issue...
May 29, 2024
NDP continue to blast the government over mercury contamination
For the second day in a row, the opposition is demanding action to clean up the English-Wabigoon Riv...
May 29, 2024
Kenora OPP lay drug trafficking charges
A 48 year old Kenora man faces drug trafficking charges after being arrested by the Kenora OPP. Just...
May 29, 2024
Dryden expected to have operating surplus in 2023
Some good news and bad news in the latest financial report from the City of Dryden. Based on 2023 fi...
May 29, 2024
OPP searching for a missing Dryden woman
The Dryden OPP are asking for the public to help in locating a missing woman. 24 year old Courtnee w...
May 29, 2024
New 'Northern Super League' coming to Canada
Canada's women's soccer league has a name. It will be called the Northern Super League, and feature ...
May 28, 2024
Mamakwa delivers speech at Queen's Park in Oji-Cree
An historic first in the Ontario Legislature. Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa made a speech in Oji-Cree...
May 28, 2024
Feds pass Bill to ban replacement workers
Federal companies won't be able to use replacement workers during a strike. MPs unanimously passed B...
May 28, 2024
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Thistle Rink to be busy this summer
Some bad news and good news for renovations at the Moncrief Construction Sports Center. Work to repl...
May 28, 2024
Synergy North appoints interim CEO
Synergy North continues to look for a new President and Chief Executive Officer. As they do so, the ...
May 28, 2024
Dent helps the Canadian Women's 8's to gold
Impressive results for Canada's women's eights (8+) rowing team at the World Rowing Cup II. The Cana...
May 27, 2024
Opposition ready for early election call
The opposition says it will be ready for an early election call. Speculation arose last week with th...
May 27, 2024
Premier quiet about early election possibility
The early announcement of expanded beer and wine sales is fueling speculation about an early electio...
May 27, 2024
Historic graduation class from NOSM University
There are 69 new physicians from NOSM University. Convocations ceremonies were held in Thunder Bay a...
May 27, 2024
Empower2Recover ready to hold another Recovery Day in Kenora
For the second year in a row, a one day conference about addictions, mental health and recovering fr...
May 27, 2024
City seeking design plans for new building on Harbourfront
The City of Kenora is looking at replacing the Thistle Pavilion. Director of Economic Development an...
May 27, 2024
NDP are urging governments to act on mercury report
The provincial and federal NDP asking the upper levels of government to take action to clean up the ...
May 27, 2024
Police investigating infant death on Poplar Hill
The OPP along with the Nishnawbe Aski Police are investigating a death on the Poplar Hill First Nati...
May 27, 2024
Edmonton man charged in November 2023 death
An Edmonton man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman from Long Lake 58 First Na...
May 25, 2024
Feds launch National Pharmacare Plan for free birth control and diabetes meds
Canadians will have access to free contraception and diabetes medication, including birth control pi...
May 24, 2024
Opposition/Labour seek action on heat-stress in workplace
The NDP and labour group are pushing for measures that protection workers from heat stress. NDP crit...
May 24, 2024
Expanded beer/wine sales to be made sooner
The provincial government is fast-tracking its plans to have convenience stores and more grocery and...
May 24, 2024
UPDATED: Border workers vote in favour of strike action
Canadian border workers could be headed for strike action during the busy summer season. Canada Bord...
May 24, 2024
3 arrested in Ignace drug bust
Another drug bust in the area. This time it's in the Township of Ignace. The OPP say they pulled ove...
May 24, 2024
OPP make arrest in Sioux Lookout robbery
The Sioux Lookout OPP say they have arrested one person in connection to a robbery. The theft took p...
May 24, 2024
2 arrested in Kenora drug bust
A 71 year old Kenora man and a 30 year old Keewatin woman have been charged following a drug bust in...
May 24, 2024
Council approves municipal paving contract
The City of Kenora will be spending just over $2.7 million on municipal paving this year. Council ap...
May 24, 2024
Research shows effluent from Dryden Mill still causing problems
New research shows the Dryden Paper Mill continues to contribute to high levels of mercury downstrea...
May 24, 2024
Ontario's honey producers receive a boost
The federal and provincial governments have announced they have increased the Honey Bee Health Initi...
May 23, 2024
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Synergy North launches safety campaign
Synergy North is participating in a campaign to keep their workers safe on the job. It's called &quo...
May 23, 2024
Machin finalizes the municipal budget
Some good news for property owners in the Municipality of Machin. They will be paying slightly less ...
May 23, 2024
Self-cleaning washroom still experiencing technical difficulties
It could be another two months before the self-cleaning washroom in downtown Kenora is ready for use...
May 23, 2024
The City adjusts property tax rates slightly
Local ratepayers will have to pay slightly more in their property taxes this year. The increase amou...
May 23, 2024
Weather stations report lots of rain
Flood warnings will remain in place for much of the day as the region cleans up after two days of he...
May 23, 2024
Hydro One committed to partnerships with First Nations
Hydro One says it is committed to doing better with First Nations. Any future projects valued at 100...
May 22, 2024
2M seniors, 10,000 providers now signed on for federal dental plan
The new Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is growing in popularity at a rapid rate according to the f...
May 22, 2024
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Rainfall warning remains in much of NWO along with flood warnings
Much of the region remains under a rainfall warning. The only exception is Thunder Bay, where the ra...
May 22, 2024
More increases in outflow authorized at the Norman Dam
The Lake of the Woods Control Board has authorized a couple of increase in outflow from the Norman D...
May 22, 2024
Beauty Bay Golf Course, Senior Men's League, May 21, 2024
By Bruce Braun "In golf, you can hit a two-acre fairway ten percent of the time, but hit a two-...
May 22, 2024
KCDSB and OECTA finalize a new deal
The local bargaining unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association has successfully barg...
May 22, 2024
Eagle Lake Chiefs win national title
The Eagle Lake Chiefs have won the annual Fred Saskamoose "Chief Thunderstick" national ch...
May 22, 2024