Council opts for status quo when it comes to the sale of fireworks
Kenora City Council wants to keep the status quo when it comes to the sale of fireworks. Fire Chief ...
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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
Why certain things are SOOOOO EXPENSIVE?
Yesterday I was browsing through my amazon because I because I was bored and saw a pack of 100 crayo...
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Things you NEED to know before you take your boat out this summer.
While staying away from alcohol WILL make you safe on the lake, there are more things you can do to ...
May 15, 2024
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Car chase ends in Dryden
A high speed car chase has ended in Dryden. It started late yesterday afternoon after the OPP spotte...
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New sanctions proposed for impaired drivers
The provincial government is getting tough on impaired drivers. New legislation proposes the install...
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Boil water advisory in effect for part of Airport Road
Residents living on a section of Airport Road in Kenora are asked to boil their water. The boil wate...
May 15, 2024
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Celebration of life for Arthur Irving planned for Saturday
The life of Arthur Irving will be celebrated during a private gathering on the weekend. Irving died ...
May 15, 2024
Paving work at Rec. Center boat launch area
Work will continue over the next couple of days on the parking area behind the Moncrief Construction...
May 15, 2024
Pretrial set for junior hockey players accused in sexual assault
The five former Canadian junior hockey players facing charges from an alleged sexual assault will ap...
May 14, 2024
Increase license suspension for vehicle theft/stunt driving
The provincial government is looking to bring in new penalties against those convicted of stunt driv...
May 14, 2024
Frito Lay voluntarily recalls products over salmonella risk
A precautionary recall by Frito Lay Canada is affecting some of its snack products. The affected pro...
May 14, 2024
Canadian XCM Championships coming to northwestern Ontario
The 2024 Cycling Canada Canadian XCM (marathon mountain bike) Championships are being held in Thunde...
May 14, 2024
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Trudeau releases statement on passing of Arthur L. Irving
The Prime Minister has released a statement on the passing of Arthur L. Irving. Justin Trudeau says ...
May 14, 2024
OPP standoff ends peacefully
The Kenora OPP say a stand-off this morning has ended peacefully. The most recent incident took plac...
May 14, 2024
Hospital warns of more doctor shortages this summer
A good news, bad new scenario for Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora in terms of health c...
May 14, 2024
Help being sought for Artsfest
A date has been finalized for Lake of the Woods Arts Community's Artsfest. It will take place from J...
May 14, 2024
Sioux Lookout hires new public works manager
The Town of Sioux Lookout has added to its leadership team. Aaron Gullins is the new Manager of Infr...
May 14, 2024
Suspected drowning in Whiteshell Provincial Park
A tragic end to a canoe trip in Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba. The RCMP say a 61 old man fr...
May 14, 2024
OPP seize a large amount of drugs in Kenora
The Kenora OPP have made a significant drug bust. About $700,000 worth of fentanyl, methamphetamine,...
May 13, 2024
Opposition seeks firing of health minister
Premier Doug Ford is dismissing calls that he fire his Health Minister The opposition wants Sylvia J...
May 13, 2024
Cancer rates should continue to decline in 2024: study
Canada is expected to see a rise in new cancer cases and deaths in 2024, but overall case and death ...
May 13, 2024
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Three arrested in Sioux Lookout on drug charges
Three people have been charged with drug trafficking in Sioux Lookout. The OPP made the arrests last...
May 13, 2024
Death under investigation in Sioux Lookout
The Ontario Provincial Police is investigating a death in Sioux Lookout. On Friday officers received...
May 13, 2024
Impact Assessment on gold mine near Red Lake
The Kinross Gold Corporation is continuing the planning process for a new mine near Red Lake. An imp...
May 13, 2024
20 people fined for illegally hunting moose
A whopping $178,000 in fines have been levied following illegal moose hunts in the Red Lake District...
May 13, 2024
Kenora Fire Department deals with six fires in one day
A busy weekend for Kenora Fire and Emergency Services. There were six calls for service on Saturday,...
May 13, 2024
Doctor shortage acute in the region
It could be a tough summer for staffing hospitals across the region. The Meno-Ya-Win Health Center i...
May 10, 2024
Water levels on Lake of the Woods increasing
The Lake of the Woods Control Board has authorized a couple of increases in outflow from the Norman ...
May 10, 2024
Nine forest fires battled this week
The forest fire hazard is starting to inch up in the region. It's now listed as moderate with some p...
May 10, 2024
Rising temperatures signal the arrival of tick season
Tick season is upon us. The provincial government is encouraging residents to take precautions to pr...
May 10, 2024
Canada adds 90K jobs, unemployment rate unchanged
Canada's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.1 per cent in April. Statistics Canada said emplo...
May 10, 2024
Sioux Lookout signs firefighting MOU with IFNA
The Town of Sioux Lookout is hoping for a closer relationship with the Independent First Nation Alli...
May 10, 2024
Grand Council Treaty #3 elects deputy
Grand Council Treaty 3's Grand Chief has some help. Cheyenne Vandermeer from Couchiching First Natio...
May 10, 2024
Sioux Lookout loses first game at the Centennial Cup
The Sioux Lookout Bombers lost their first game at the Centennial Cup taking place in Oakville. The ...
May 09, 2024
Feds announce wildfire prevention, relief funding
The Canadian government is funding more emergency preparedness and response efforts across the count...
May 09, 2024
Three Mastromatteo siblings off to Olympic swimming trials
Three former and current members of the Kenora Sharks Swim Club are heading to the Olympic Trials ne...
May 09, 2024
McHappy Day a big success in the region
McDonalds restaurants in northwestern Ontario combined to raise over $55,000 on McHappy Day. The eve...
May 09, 2024
Beauty Bay Senior Men's League begins soon
May 09, 2024
Sioux Lookout Bombers begin Centennial Cup journey today
The Centennial Cup, emblematic of junior hockey supremacy in Canada, starts today in Oakville. The S...
May 09, 2024
Week 2 of NorWOSSA Soccer season completed
The NorWOSSA soccer season in underway. In week two games played yesterday in Dryden, St. Thomas Aqu...
May 09, 2024
Driver charged in collision in Lake of the Woods Township
A 70 year old Morson man faces several charges following a two-vehicle collision over the weekend in...
May 08, 2024
Federal government investing in youth internships in Northern Ontario
The federal government through FedNor has announced a $181,800 investment to support four youth inte...
May 08, 2024
64 arrested in crackdown on child exploitation
Two people from Thunder Bay are among 64 individuals facing charges following a province-wide invest...
May 08, 2024
Surface treatment for Anderson Branch Road
Some traffic delays if you use Anderson Branch Road. Work begins today to replace and repair the har...
May 08, 2024
One person arrested following standoff with police
One person has been arrested following a prolonged stand-off on Snow Drive, just off of Highway 658 ...
May 07, 2024
New $20 not expected until 2027
It will be at least three years before King Charles III appears on a new Canadian $20 bill. The Bank...
May 07, 2024
Former police chief's lawyers awaiting evidence
The Toronto-based law firm representing a former Thunder Bay chief of police is awaiting further evi...
May 07, 2024
Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada
"Be Prepared. Know your Risks." That's the theme for Canada's 29th edition of Emergency Pr...
May 07, 2024
NOSM University awards two local health providers
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine has recognized 19 preceptors, 11 faculty members, five stude...
May 07, 2024
Thistles to continue to play in Manitoba U18 AAA league
The Kenora Thistles will once again play in the Manitoba U18 AAA hockey League next season. The leag...
May 07, 2024
Sioux Lookout district sees its first forest fire
The forest fire hazard in the region is starting to creep up. It's still listed as low to moderate, ...
May 07, 2024
OPP involved in incident on Redditt Road
The OPP are saying little about an incident on the Redditt Road. Police were called out just after 5...
May 07, 2024
More funding for critical minerals research and development
The provincial government is adding more money to the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund. It assists...
May 06, 2024
Inflation and growth slows in Canada: CMHC
Canada's inflation rate eased, and growth slowed down in 2023, says the Canada Mortgage and Housing ...
May 06, 2024
Paving to begin next week on Lakeview Drive
One of the city's major arteries is going to be resurfaced. Work to pave Lakeview Drive from the rou...
May 06, 2024
Tentative agreement reached between WestJet and mechanics union
A strike has been avoided for now between WestJet and the union representing its maintenance enginee...
May 06, 2024
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Lake levels starting to rise
All the rain last week has increase water levels on Lake of the Woods. The Lake of the Woods Control...
May 06, 2024
NWHU sees increase in drug overdoses
The Northwestern Health Unit says there continues to be a higher number of reports of drug overdoses...
May 06, 2024
OPP issue long list of charges in Dryden assault
The OPP in Dryden have laid a total of 15 charges against a 42 year old in connection to an assault ...
May 06, 2024
Pitch-it announces 2024 winners
A company from Emo is this year's first prize winner of the Pitch-it contest. Entrepreneur's from th...
May 06, 2024
Lac Seul reaches flooding agreement with feds
The Lac Seul First Nation has concluded negotiations with the federal government on a flooding settl...
May 06, 2024
Ways to prepare yourself for mosquito season
With longer days and warmer weather on the horizon, Canadians are bracing for an irritating summer n...
May 06, 2024
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Stamp prices increase as of Monday
Sending a letter in Canada will now cost you a bit more. Canada Post has received approval to increa...
May 06, 2024