Author Archives: Tim Davidson
Details of Canada's Dental Plan released
The federal government has announced details of it's national dental care program. Starting next week and until 2025, there will be a phased rollout according to age. Health Minister Mark Holland says...
Tim Davidson Dec 11, 2023
Local sports for Monday, December 11th
The Kam River Fighting Walleye are back on top of the standings in the Superior Junior International Hockey League. The Walleye have 38 points, the same as the Sioux Lookout Bombers, but have two game...
Tim Davidson Dec 11, 2023
Environment Canada confirms a mild start to December
It's been an unseasonably mild start to the month of December across northwestern Ontario. Temperatures have soared to as much as 15 degrees above our normal. Steven Flisfeder of Environment Canada sa...
Tim Davidson Dec 11, 2023
Indigenous agencies work to reduce cancer on local First Nations
There is increased funding for the regional Indigenous cancer program. The money will go towards hiring another full-time position. Yolanda Fobister says the goal is to reduce the incidence of cancer ...
Tim Davidson Dec 11, 2023
Province announces OCIF funding for 2024
The provincial government will be spending a total of $6.4 million in 15 municipalities in the Kenora-Rainy River Riding on the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickf...
Tim Davidson Dec 11, 2023
First Nations cross the border to sign MOU
The Norway House First Nation in Manitoba has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with six First Nations in northwestern Ontario. Kingfisher Lake, Wapakeka, Kasabonika, Big Trout Lake, Wunnamin Lake ...
Tim Davidson Dec 08, 2023
Missouri anglers fined for over limit of walleye
Two American anglers have been fined over $5,000 for have an over limit of walleye. Court heard that Terry Tennill of Independence, Missouri had 11 walleye over the legal limit, and Michael Williams o...
Tim Davidson Dec 08, 2023
Snow in the forecast
Parts of northwestern Ontario can expect some snow over the next day or so. Steven Flisfeder is a meteorologist with Environment Canada and says the Kenora area is expected to see the worst of the sys...
Tim Davidson Dec 08, 2023
Local sports for Friday, December 8th
The Dryden Eagles court sport teams took three of four games from the Beaver Brae Broncos Thursday afternoon. The Broncos lone win came in senior boys basketball, with Beaver Brae prevailing 65-42. Ot...
Tim Davidson Dec 08, 2023
Kenora's transit service cancelled again
There is no transit again in the City of Kenora. The city put out a release Thursday afteroon says transit was cancelled until further notice. No reason has been given for cancelling transit, but in t...
Tim Davidson Dec 08, 2023
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