Author Archives: Tim Davidson

A report on sewer and water rates in the City of Kenora isn't sitting well with all members of council. Councillor Barb Manson says the report calls for a one-time increase in industrial rates in 2027...

The Kenora OPP is shifting some of its officers' duties. Acting Inspector Jim Neild says they are trying to have officers on the street when they are needed. "I don't know if anyone has noticed, but o...

The first Main Street Market of the summer will take place this weekend. The section of Main Street between 1st Street South and 2nd Street South will be closed down for much of the day on Saturday. V...

Another first nation in northwestern Ontario is being evacuated because of a forest fire. Just as residents of Deer Lake are returning home after a month-long evacuation, the Pikangikum First Nation i...

The idea of creating a boat lift to get to the Winnipeg River into Lake of the Woods is being looked at. The City of Kenora has conducted a feasibility study. Councillor Graham Chaze says he supports ...

After over a month, mail delivery service has resumed on the Deer Lake First Nation. A red delivery alert was issued on June 3rd, after the community was evacuated due to a wildfire. The evacuation or...

The Falcon Lake RCMP are investigating a drowning on Caddy Lake in Whiteshell Provincial Park. Police along with the Whiteshell fire department and paramedics were contacted shortly after 1:00 Thursda...

The City of Kenora is looking to introduce a youth councillor to city council. That's in part to help improve engagement in municipal politics. Akbar Imran is a corporate services assistant and says v...

The Northwestern Health Unit says it has seen a rise in the number of cases of Invasive Pneumoccocal Disease. In fact, the rate in northwestern Ontario this winter and spring has been three times the ...

The City of Dryden is trying to find ways of controlling the urban deer population. To that end, the MNR has made 50 more deer tags available. The city says it's been working with the Ministry of Natu...