Highway 17 near Vermilion Bay open again
Traffic is moving again on Highway 17 east of Vermilion Bay. The road was closed for over 7 hours du...
Jul 05, 2025
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Latest Forest Fire Information
Here's a link to an online map with the latest forest fire info. I'm also giving you a link to the p...
May 12, 2025
Weekend edition: What are your plans?
The weekend is around the corner, with more events coming up for the City of Kenora. I've got some p...
Jul 04, 2025
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Norman Park: What's new?
Norman Park has had many renovations over the last five years, with the goal of making the park acce...
Jul 03, 2025
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UPDATE: Tornado warning for Atikokan and surrounding areas
The unsettled weather is continuing. A tornado warning has been issued for communities including Ati...
Jul 04, 2025
Middle-income tax cut takes effect in Canada
Many Canadians will start seeing a bit more money on their paycheques. The federal government's midd...
Jul 04, 2025
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Northwestern Ontario wildfires: 6 new wildfires confirmed Thursday
Six new wildfires were confirmed Thursday evening in northwestern Ontario, according to the Ministry...
Jul 04, 2025
Special weather statement issued
A special weather statement has been issued for much of northwestern Ontario. In addition to a heat ...
Jul 03, 2025
Another Mastromatteo set to swim in a national competition
Another Mastromatteo is looking to make his mark in the pool. Tazio Mastromatteo has been selected t...
Jul 03, 2025
Provincial government investing up to $10 million in mining exploration
The provincial government is providing a financial boost to Ontario's mining sector. The province is...
Jul 03, 2025
Sioux Lookout highlights two housing projects
The Municipality of Sioux Lookout has announced a couple of housing projects. They were unveiled dur...
Jul 03, 2025
NAN rejects SIU report into fatal Anicinabe Park shooting
The Nishnawbe Aski Nation is rejecting a report into a fatal shooting at Anicinabe Park last summer....
Jul 03, 2025
Six weeks and counting: First-ever WSIB strike continues
No new deal for the unionized employees at the Workplace Safety Insurance Board's (WSIB) as the orga...
Jul 03, 2025
Canada's trade deficit narrows to $5.9B
The trade war with the United States continues to impact trade here in Canada. Our trade deficit nar...
Jul 03, 2025
Select courses offering free golf games for kids
Golf courses across the country are freeing up tee times for kids. The National Golf Course Owners A...
Jul 03, 2025
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Northwestern Ontario sees 17 new wildfires reported
Wildfire activity continues to rise in northwestern Ontario, with 17 new fires confirmed Wednesday e...
Jul 03, 2025
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UPDATE: Bomb threats made against several Canadian airports
Operations have returned to normal after bomb threats were made at several major Canadian airports e...
Jul 03, 2025
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Heat warning issued for parts of northwestern Ontario
With temperatures expected to rise around 30 degrees celsius, Environment Canada has issued a heat w...
Jul 03, 2025
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Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail, convicted on prostitution charges, acquitted on others
Rapper Sean (Diddy) Combs has been denied bail hours after he was convicted of transporting people f...
Jul 02, 2025
SIU releases report into Anishinaabe Park shooting last June
The Ontario Special Investigations Unit has found no criminal wrongdoing on the part of an OPP offic...
Jul 02, 2025
Northwestern Ontario reports 4 new wildfires Tuesday, total remains around 34
Four new wildfires were confirmed Tuesday evening in northwestern Ontario. The total number of activ...
Jul 02, 2025
All federal exceptions removed from Canada Free Trade Agreement
It is described as a historic step towards freer trade within Canada by the federal government. Otta...
Jul 01, 2025
4 new wildfires across northwestern Ontario
Four new wildfires were reported across northwestern Ontario on Monday, according to the Ministry of...
Jul 01, 2025
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Kenora hospital lottery is new and improved
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation has launched a new version of its popular 50/50 c...
Jun 30, 2025
Bus rollover near Sioux Lookout sends 25 to hospital
The Sioux Lookout OPP have released more details about a single vehicle collision on Highway 516. Po...
Jun 30, 2025
Kurtz ready to say farewell to the KCDSB
Nicole Kurtz is ready to call it a career. She retires this summer as the Director of Education with...
Jun 30, 2025
NOMA demands action on softwood lumber tariffs
The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association is worried about the impact of new tariffs on the sof...
Jun 30, 2025
Kenora-area groups receive record $505K in community grants
A number of organizations in Kenora and the surrounding area are starting the week with a financial ...
Jun 30, 2025
U.S. to restart trade talks with Canada after digital services tax rescinded
The United States government says it will restart trade talks with Canada in light of the digital se...
Jun 30, 2025
DHL Express workers ratify new deal
A nation-wide labour dispute has ended at DHL Express Canada after nearly three weeks. Unifor says m...
Jun 30, 2025
Byelection date set in Alberta, where Poilievre will run
A byelection date has been announced for the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot in Alberta. That's wher...
Jun 30, 2025
Noel's libel suit against mayor discontinued
The City of Dryden says a libel suit involving the mayor and one of its councillors has been discont...
Jun 30, 2025
11 new wildfires reported Sunday in northwestern Ontario
Fire crews are dealing with 11 new wildfires in northwestern Ontario. They were reported on Sunday a...
Jun 30, 2025
Opposition opposes new funding to private clinics
The provincial NDP is not pleased the Ford government is providing private surgical and diagnostic c...
Jun 30, 2025
Severe thunderstorm watch for parts of NWO
More severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of northwestern Ontario on Sunday. A severe thun...
Jun 29, 2025
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13 new wildfires confirmed on Saturday
Another 13 wildfires were confirmed in northwestern Ontario on Saturday, according to the Ministry o...
Jun 29, 2025
UPDATED: Severe thunderstorm watch ends
The risk of severe thunderstorms has come to an end, according to Environment Canada. A severe thund...
Jun 28, 2025
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Ministry of Health investigating data breach
The Ministry of Health is investigating a data breach that may impact patients accessing the agency ...
Jun 28, 2025
1 new wildland fire in northwestern Ontario
Just one new wildland fire was confirmed in northwestern Ontario on Friday. The Ministry of Natural ...
Jun 28, 2025
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Education Minister pauses curriculum changes
Ontario's Education Minister is pausing changes to the school curriculum. Financial literacy, Black ...
Jun 28, 2025
Two agencies in northwestern Ontario receive autism funding
Two agencies in northwestern Ontario are sharing $800,000 over two years to improve autism services....
Jun 27, 2025
President Trump ends trade discussions with Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump has terminated all trade discussions with Canada "effective immedia...
Jun 27, 2025
4 new wildfires reported Thursday evening in northwestern Ontario
Four new wildfires Thursday night have pushed the total to around 23 active fires in northwestern On...
Jun 27, 2025
Progress made on large forest fires
Rain and cooler temperatures this week have helped out a couple MNR fire fighters battling a couple ...
Jun 27, 2025
Economy shrinks 0.1% in May: StatCan
Canada's economy shrank by 0.1 per cent in April, according to new figures from Statistics Canada. T...
Jun 27, 2025
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Approved Bill C-5 faces backlash over changes to Impact Assessment Act
Canada's Senate approved Bill C-5 unamended on Thursday, granting the cabinet the authority to speed...
Jun 27, 2025
Funding offered for community pastures
The federal and provincial governments are giving their support to the development of community past...
Jun 26, 2025
Injured workers groups continue to seek WSIB age-limit change
Injured workers groups in Ontario continue to fight for the removal of an age cap on workers' compen...
Jun 26, 2025
Dryden OPP see an increase in crime in 2024
The Dryden OPP say crime was up last year. The OPP delivered their annual report to city council thi...
Jun 26, 2025
Kenora city council endorses Elect Respect Pledge
Kenora city council has passed a lengthy resolution called for increased civility in municipal, prov...
Jun 26, 2025
New wildfire reported in northwestern Ontario as 23 remain under watch
One new wildfire was reported Wednesday evening in Ontario's northwest, bringing the number of fires...
Jun 26, 2025
Canada sets defence spending target at 5% of GDP by 2035
The federal government is embarking on its biggest long-term boost to defence outlays in decades. Pr...
Jun 26, 2025
NAPS seize nearly $54,000 in drugs
The Nishnawbe Aski Police continue to target airports on northern First Nations for drug trafficking...
Jun 25, 2025
Thousands of complaints from federal election still under review
The agency responsible for the enforcement of the Elections Act is still investigating complaints fi...
Jun 25, 2025
Severe weather causes prolonged outage on Coney Island
Synergy North says it could be tomorrow afternoon before power is restored to all it's customers on ...
Jun 25, 2025
$2M to Lakehead University for vet training facility
Ontario is providing $2 million to help build Gakina Awesiinyag, Lakehead University's new large-ani...
Jun 25, 2025
Beauty Bay Golf Course, Senior Men's League, June 24, 2025
Here is a link to Bruce Braun's weekly Beauty Bay Senior Men's golf report. Enjoy! Beauty Bay Golf ...
Jun 25, 2025
Kenora Youth and Family Wellness Camp begins a new era
The Kenora Youth and Family Wellness Camp has a new lease on life. Over the weekend, the camp rebran...
Jun 25, 2025
Northwestern Ontario wildfire update: Region tracking around 24 fires
Ontario's northwest region confirmed five new wildfires Tuesday evening, raising the total to around...
Jun 25, 2025
Ford calls for lower interest rates again
Ontario's premier says there are things that all three levels of government can do to get more new h...
Jun 24, 2025
Noel attends council meeting after being asked to leave
An unusual beginning to the Dryden city council meeting Monday night. Councillor Ritch Noel was aske...
Jun 24, 2025
Sioux Lookout OPP officer charged with assault
A Sioux Lookout OPP officer has been charged with assault. The Ontario Special Investigation Unit lo...
Jun 24, 2025
No new wildfires reported Monday evening in northwestern Ontario
Ontario's northwest region is currently tracking 22 active wildfires, and no new fires were reported...
Jun 24, 2025
Trump slams Israel, Iran for appearing to break ceasefire
The president of the United States slammed Israel and Iran Tuesday morning for appearing to break th...
Jun 24, 2025