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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...
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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
What's the most important thing you forgot?
Yesterday, I forgot my charger at work because I didn't realize that I took it out of my bag, so I h...
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Not the Best week to be on the Lake!
You may want to postpone your plans of boating as the weather doesn't look great. We are expecting w...
May 22, 2024
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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...
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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...
19h ago
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...
19h ago
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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...
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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...
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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
One person killed in single semi-tractor collision
A 24 year old from Mississauga has been killed in a single motor vehicle collision just east of Dryd...
May 21, 2024
Inflation slows to 2.7% in April
Canada's inflation rate slowed to 2.7 per cent in April, down from 2.9 per cent in March. Statistics...
May 21, 2024
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13 million in building permits issued to start 2024
A pretty good first quarter for building permits in the City of Kenora. Director of Planning and Bui...
May 21, 2024
Skate park to undergo makeover
The skate park at the Moncrief Construction Sports Center will be undergoing a makeover. Manager of ...
May 21, 2024
Coney seasonal water service resumes
Residents of Coney Island have seasonal water again. The service was turned back on Friday. A notice...
May 21, 2024
Forest fire fighters busy over long weekend
The forest fire hazard may be low to moderate across northwestern Ontario, but that didn't stop wild...
May 21, 2024
Water levels near normal for this time of year
The Lake of the Woods Control Board says water levels are in the normal range for this time of year....
May 21, 2024
NAPS issues warning about toxic drugs
The Nishnawbe Aski Police Service is issuing a warning about toxic drugs in the communities it serve...
May 21, 2024
Impaired driving charges laid after collision
A 29 year old Manitoba driver has been charged as a result of a collision on Highway 17 near Kenora....
May 20, 2024
Highway 17 east of Dryden open again
Highway 17 between Dryden and Ignace has reopened. It was closed just before 8:00 Monday morning. Th...
May 20, 2024
Highway 17 near Ignace open again
Highway 17 near Ignace has been reopened again. The Trans-Canada was closed for much of Sunday after...
May 20, 2024
Starbucks leaving Safeway stores in June
Starbucks Cafes will be closing down in some Safeway stores in northwestern Ontario. Staff will serv...
May 17, 2024
Campfires good to go but do it safely
The May long weekend is the start of the fishing season and unofficially the start of campfires. Rec...
May 17, 2024
Phase 3 of Railway Street Project to be complete this summer
The city is going to have to dig up the portion of road at the intersection of Gould Road and Railwa...
May 17, 2024
City planning to do renovations to council chambers
City council is setting aside $200,000 for upgrades to council chambers. This includes a new sound s...
May 17, 2024
Kenora OPP execute a drug bust in the Minto area
A drug bust in the Minto area of Kenora. Around 4:30 Wednesday afternoon the Kenora OPP along with t...
May 17, 2024
Confederation College announces incoming president
Confederation College has announced its new president. Michelle Salo is taking on the role as of Sep...
May 16, 2024
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 ...
May 16, 2024
Beauty Bay Golf Course, Senior Men's League, May 14, 202
By Bruce Braun "A perfectly straight shot with a big club is a fluke." Jack Nicklaus Our f...
May 16, 2024
Mayors of Ignace and Dryden talk local needs
The mayors of Dryden and Ignace are back from Toronto after a quick trip this week. Jack Harrison sa...
May 16, 2024
City embarks on Crime Prevention Through Environment Design process
The Community Safety and Wellbeing Committee in Kenora has a special guest visiting the city. Steve ...
May 16, 2024
Car chase ends in Dryden
A high speed car chase has ended in Dryden. It started late yesterday afternoon after the OPP spotte...
May 16, 2024
New sanctions proposed for impaired drivers
The provincial government is getting tough on impaired drivers. New legislation proposes the install...
May 15, 2024
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