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 ...
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Is it too weird to order just bread at a restaurant?
Yesterday when we were at McDonald's I ordered an unusual item. I was like can you charge me for the...
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Oh McHappy Day!
Wednesday, May 8th is McHappy Day - a one-day fundraiser that helps generate funding for Ronald McDo...
May 08, 2024
Kenora Alzheimer's Society is getting ready for a big event happening later this month!
IG Wealth Management's Walk for Alzheimer's is happening on Sunday, May 26th. Here Manveer Kaur talk...
May 08, 2024
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Sioux Lookout Bombers begin Centennial Cup journey today
The Centennial Cup, emblematic of junior hockey supremacy in Canada, starts today in Oakville. The S...
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Week 2 of NorWOSSA Soccer season completed
The NorWOSSA soccer season in underway. In week two games played yesterday in Dryden, St. Thomas Aqu...
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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
Changes coming to travel grant program
Several changes are being made to the Northern Ontario Health Travel Grant. The program reimburses p...
May 03, 2024
Foreign interference did not impact overall election results: inquiry
A national public inquiry has found there was foreign interference during the last two federal elect...
May 03, 2024
Hunter rescued on ice near Peawanuck
The Nishnawbe Aski Police say it's unsafe to be out on the ice, even in the far north. This after an...
May 03, 2024
Police lay 2nd degree murder charge on Wabaseemoong
A 34 year old from the Wabaseemoong Independent Nation has been charged with second degree murder. I...
May 03, 2024
One forest fire reported Thursday
Just one forest fire has been reported in the region. It was a 0.1 hectare blaze the popped up near ...
May 03, 2024
PC's win two by-elections in southern Ontario
There won't be any change in the party standings at Queen's Park. The Progressive Conservatives won ...
May 03, 2024
Two health providers in the region win awards
The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada has singled out the work of a couple of health care provid...
May 03, 2024
May 5 is Red Dress Day
Cutouts of red dresses are being hung across the country for Red Dress Day on Sunday. Patty Musgrave...
May 03, 2024
Forest access roads to get an extra $6 million
There is more money for the construction and maintenance of forest access roads. The provincial gove...
May 02, 2024
Province looking to create new power rate for EV chargers
The Ontario Energy Board has been tasked to identify options that lower electricity rates charged to...
May 02, 2024
CUPE questions school board funding
The Canadian Union of Public Employees says the funding announced for school boards last week falls ...
May 02, 2024
Machin ready to pass budget this month
The Township of Machin is planning to pass it's municipal budget later this month. As it stands now,...
May 02, 2024
IESO launches Indigenous Support Program
Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator is making $15 million available to Indigenous comm...
May 02, 2024
Political parties watching by-elections with interest
Two provincial by-elections today won't affect the Ford government's majority. But they might be con...
May 02, 2024
Busy year for Pow Wows
Grand Council Treaty #3 has released it's annual Pow Wow Trail for the spring and summer. Things get...
May 02, 2024
More victim assistance help needed in the district
The provincial government is being asked to support the a victim assistance position in Dryden. Beve...
May 02, 2024
NDP confirm support for federal budget
Canada's NDP leader confirms his party will vote in favour of the Liberals' latest budget. Jagmeet S...
May 01, 2024
Canada's most wanted fugitive arrested in P.E.I.
Canada's most wanted fugitive has been taken into custody - in Prince Edward Island. Michael Bebee w...
May 01, 2024
Industry Minister not surprised by Loblaw boycott
A movement against high grocery prices has begun, as many Canadians plan to boycott Loblaw this mont...
May 01, 2024
Nicholas leaving SIJHL post
The Commissioner of the SIJHL is stepping down. Darrin Nicholas plans to pursue opportunities in ano...
May 01, 2024
April slightly warmer and drier than normal
Despite recent cool and damp weather, the month of April was actually pretty normal. The daily mean ...
May 01, 2024
Province announces enhancements to the Health Travel Grant
The provincial government is making several changes to the Northern Ontario Travel Grant. It provide...
May 01, 2024
Conservative leader reprimanded for calling Trudeau a 'wacko'
The federal Conservative leader was kicked out of the House of Commons on Tuesday for using unparlia...
Apr 30, 2024
NDP leader wants clarification before supporting federal budget
Still no firm commitment from the NDP for a vote in favour of the federal budget. Leader Jagmeet Sin...
Apr 30, 2024
Canada's economy grows 0.2% in February
Canada's economy continues to grow despite high interest rates that some have worried would lead to ...
Apr 30, 2024
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One active forest fire in the region
Despite cool, damp weather over the past couple of days, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Fores...
Apr 30, 2024
Sioux Lookout Bombers preparing for Centennial Cup
The Sioux Lookout Bombers are preparing for their first appearance at the Centennial Cup junior A ho...
Apr 30, 2024
Grassy Narrows to hold rally against nuclear waste
The battle against an underground nuclear waste repository in northwestern Ontario is continuing. Th...
Apr 30, 2024
Don't forget to file your taxes by midnight on April 30
Make sure you get your taxes in by the deadline. They're due at midnight on Tuesday, April 30. U-Fil...
Apr 30, 2024
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Nature organization launches Outdoor Fun, No Damage Done
As the spring thaw comes to an end and the weather gets warmer, everyone is thinking about outdoor a...
Apr 30, 2024
Area school boards to receive increase in funding
School boards in northwestern Ontario are learning how much money they will receive from the provinc...
Apr 29, 2024
No support by premier to legalize illegal drugs
Premier Doug Ford is showing his displeasure with any move to decriminalize certain street drugs. It...
Apr 29, 2024
Ontario companies to have preference in public bids
Ontario companies will get an advantage when bidding for public contracts in the province. A new reg...
Apr 29, 2024
Wildland firefighters to benefit from presumptive WSIB coverage
Ontario's forest firefighters will soon have the same presumptive coverage for cancers, heart injuri...
Apr 29, 2024