Author Archives: Tim Davidson
Flu outbreak at Pinecrest now over
The Pinecrest Home for the Aged in Kenora says the Influenza A outbreak in units 1,2, 3 has now been declared over. Administration adds that the requirement to wear masks in all resident areas will co...
Tim Davidson Feb 25, 2025
Rehabilitation of parts of Lakeview Drive delayed until 2026
Work to repave portions of Lakeview Drive won't take place now until 2026. Director of Engineering and Infrastructure Greg Breen says they got and almost $6 million grant from the province to support ...
Tim Davidson Feb 24, 2025
New school year calendar adopted
Kids will be going back to class in the fall on September 3rd. The new school calendar has been approved by all five school boards in the region. The choice was to start on the 2nd or 3rd, and 58 perc...
Tim Davidson Feb 24, 2025
Peace vigil for Ukraine held today at lunch hour in Kenora
Today marks a grim anniversary in Ukraine. It was three years ago that Russia invaded. To mark the anniversary, they will be a peace vigil starting at noon at the Rotary Peace Park. Organizers say the...
Tim Davidson Feb 24, 2025
Boil water advisory remains in place, water main break repaired
A boil water advisory remains in place for the Norman area and Keewatin. The city says a significant water main break took place Sunday afternoon at Norman Drive. Crews worked overnight and the water ...
Tim Davidson Feb 23, 2025
OPP arrest a suspect in Sioux Lookout robbery
The Sioux Lookout OPP have arrested a suspect in connection to a robbery. Police were called out Friday evening around 7:00 to a grocery store on Queen Street to a report of a stick-up. Upon arrival, ...
Tim Davidson Feb 22, 2025
Dryden OPP find drugs in stolen truck
The search of a stolen transport has uncovered over 400 pounds of illegal cannabis. The Dryden OPP were notified of the stolen commercial motor vehicle this past Sunday night just after 9 pm. Police l...
Tim Davidson Feb 21, 2025
Saints senior girls volleyball team advances to OFSSA
The St. Thomas Aquinas senior girls' volleyball team is OFSAA bound. The Saints won the NWOSSA championship in two straight games over the Marathon Falcons. This was a best-of-three final, with TA tak...
Tim Davidson Feb 21, 2025
Kenora city council expected to pass municipal budget next month
It looks like Kenora residents are going to be faced with an 8.12 percent tax increase this year. Council held another budget meeting this (Thursday) afternoon and decided against cutting the budget b...
Tim Davidson Feb 21, 2025
Kenora and District Chamber hands out honours during business awards
Against the backdrop of the Canada/US hockey final in the 4 Nations Cup, the Kenora and District Chamber of Commerce handed out 12 awards in its annual business awards ceremony. There was a total of 1...
Tim Davidson Feb 21, 2025
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