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May 22, 2025
Attanasio out as City's CAO
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May 22, 2025
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There are 11 active wildfires across northwest Ontario as of May 22, with seven not under control an...
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May 22, 2025
Outflow reduction ordered
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Funding for Indigenous involvement in the critical mineral sector
The provincial govenment is announcing billions of dollars for Indigenous communities in the develop...
May 21, 2025
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May 21, 2025
Canada Post tables new offers days before potential strike
A last-ditch effort to avoid another postal worker strike. Canada Post proposing parcel delivery sev...
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Fire engulfs cottage in Falcon Lake
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Internet down for Bell customers across Atlantic, Central Canada
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Richards hired as new principal at TA
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May 20, 2025
English sets swimming record
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May 20, 2025
Wall resigning as CEO of KDSB
The Kenora District Services Board is searching for a new Chief Executive Officer. Henry Wall is lea...
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Inflation rate edges down to 1.7% in April
Canada's inflation rate edged down to 1.7 per cent in April, according to Statistics Canada. The age...
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Treaty Three Police arrest two for drug trafficking
The Treaty Three Police along with the OPP's Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau in Kenora have arres...
May 20, 2025
Chief updates Wabaseemoong evacuations
Several hundred members of the Wabaseemoong Independent Nation have been evacuated to Niagara Falls....
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7 active fires in northwest Ontario, 4 not under control
Cool weekend weather has helped lower the forest fire hazard in northwestern Ontario. It remains low...
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Canada Post workers set to strike Friday
Canada Post workers are set to strike on Friday. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for bo...
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Weather keeps forest fire hazard low in northwest region
There were no new forest fires in northwestern Ontario for a second straight day. Eight fires remain...
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Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer
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Weather helps crews battle fires in northwestern Ontario
Cool, wet weather is helping Ontario fire crews. The Ministry of Natural Resources Aviation, Forest ...
May 18, 2025
Weekend search for missing children in N.S. ends with no new leads
No new evidence was found after search teams scoured specific areas in rural Nova Scotia, where two ...
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Beauty Bay Golf Course, Senior Men's League, May 13, 2025
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LWCB holds outflows steady at Norman Dam due to forest fires
Lake of the Woods Control Board says it won't be adjusting outflows from the Norman Dam into the Win...
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Rural Physicians of Canada awards three from NWO
A postumous award has been given to the late Chuck Schmitt of Dryden. The Society of Rural Physician...
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Report suggests phasing out daily door-to-door mail delivery
Canada Post is facing an "existential crisis" and needs immediate changes to improve its f...
May 16, 2025
Sewer and water tenders come in way over budget
The City of Kenora is looking at a $2 million dollar gap in tenders for its sewer and water projects...
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Canadian Tire reaches $30M agreement for Hudson's Bay assets
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May 16, 2025
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Harrison doesn't think he'll use Strong Mayor powers
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May 16, 2025
Jury dismissed again in World Junior sex trial
Another jury dismissal in the sex assault case of five former World Junior hockey players. It's the ...
May 16, 2025
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Northwestern Ontario wildfire update: 14 fires active, crews continue battle
Wildfires continue to burn across Northwestern Ontario, with fire crews actively working on suppress...
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15 fires burning in the region, 9 are not under control
The Ministry of Natural Resources is reporting 15 active forest fires in the northwest region. Of th...
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Ojibwe Nation of Saugeen evacuated as restrictions are put in place due to Sioux Lookout Fire 3
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Restricted Fire Zone being put in place west of Thunder Bay
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is implementing a Restricted Fire Zone west of Thunder Bay. ...
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'They need answers', warden says sadness grips N.S. community where kids went missing
The rural community in Nova Scotia where two young children went missing is now in a state of sadnes...
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Ribbon cutting takes place for the Miikana Ridge senior's housing complex
Kenora's newest senior's housing complex is almost ready for occupancy. A ribbon cutting ceremony wa...
May 15, 2025
Elections Canada expands review of special ballot system
Elections Canada is broadening its review of the special ballot voting system. The decision comes af...
May 15, 2025
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It has now been 12 days since two young children went missing from rural Nova Scotia. Lilly and Jack...
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74% of First Nations police officers report mental health issue
A new report on First Nations policing suggests the province is not doing enough to protect officers...
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High use of staffing agencies reported in northern Ontario
A report on the use of staffing agencies shows Ontario hospitals have spent over $9.2 billion over t...
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Kam River loses final round robin game at Centennial Cup
The Kam River Fighting Walleye have lost their final round robin game at the Centennial Cup. The Wal...
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New Justices of the Peace for northwestern Ontario
Northwestern Ontario's justice system is welcoming five new Justices of the Peace. They are among 42...
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Kenora Fire 20 remains out of control, fire claims 2 lives in Manitoba
Kenora Fire 20 continues to be a significant fire of concern in the region. The fire has grown to ro...
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No federal budget when Parliament resumes
Do not expect to see a federal budget tabled when Parliament resumes later in May. Finance Minister ...
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Ontario strikes trade deal with Manitoba
Ontario has signed another inter-provincial trade deal. This time it is with Manitoba. Premier Doug ...
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Fire at hospital's laundry building
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Talks break down between Canada Post, union as another strike looms
We could be in for another mail strike. Canada Post has walked away from the bargaining table with t...
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NWMO selects vendors to plan and design nuclear waste facility
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization is ready to move on to the next phase of their Deep Geolog...
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PM Carney to attend Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass
Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Rome from May 16 to 19 to attend the inaugural Mass of Pope Le...
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Forest fire closes section of Highway 599
Another road closure due to a forest fire. This time it's on Highway 599. The Ministry of Natural Re...
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