Author Archives: Tim Davidson

The City of Kenora will be spending just over $2.7 million on municipal paving this year. Council approved the expenditure at this week's open meeting. Moncrief Construction has been given the tender ...

New research shows the Dryden Paper Mill continues to contribute to high levels of mercury downstream in the English-Wabigoon River system. Even though the mill hasn't dumped mercury in the river for ...

Synergy North is participating in a campaign to keep their workers safe on the job. It's called "Hit the Brakes, not us". It's a reminder to drivers to slow down and pay attention when traveling throu...

Some good news for property owners in the Municipality of Machin. They will be paying slightly less than was proposed earlier this year. Mayor Gordon Griffiths says they saw a increase in development ...

It could be another two months before the self-cleaning washroom in downtown Kenora is ready for use. Director of Engineering and Infrastructure Greg Breen they trying to resolve some technical issues...

Local ratepayers will have to pay slightly more in their property taxes this year. The increase amounts to a 3.32 percent increase. Director of Finance Ryan Marsh says they are evening out the tax bur...

Flood warnings will remain in place for much of the day as the region cleans up after two days of heavy rain. The Dryden area dealt with the most precipitation with 57.6 millimeters. The bulk of that ...

Much of the region remains under a rainfall warning. The only exception is Thunder Bay, where the rain is expected to ease up later today. Trudy Kidd from Environment Canada says areas to the west of ...

The Lake of the Woods Control Board has authorized a couple of increase in outflow from the Norman Dam. The first took place yesterday. Another will take place today and there will be one tomorrow. Th...

The local bargaining unit of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association has successfully bargained with Kenora Catholic District School Board. Trustees voted in favour of a four year deal with ...