Provincial Liberals name shadow cabinet
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Ontario Artist Creates Political Figures Out Of Meat
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Jelly Roll Offers To Pay Student Loans For Manitoba University Students
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Mar 21, 2025
Kenora council adopts Community Safety and Wellbeing plan
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Mar 21, 2025
Dryden OPP lay charges in several assaults
Three people face assault charges following three separate incidents in Dryden. The OPP say the firs...
Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 21, 2025
Federal government investing in supporting Francophone communities
The federal government is investing a total of $9.3 million in 12 projects across the country. The p...
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Beaver Brae wrestlers excel at OFSAA
A Beaver Brae high school student has won a gold medal at the All-Ontario wrestling championships. M...
Mar 20, 2025
New slab approved for the Moncrief Construction Sports Center ice surface
It's going to cost the City of Kenora over $2.5 million to put a new slab into the Thistle Rink. Cou...
Mar 20, 2025
Man wanted on Canada-wide arrest warrant for kidnapping and firearms
A Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for a 38-year-old man facing kidnapping and firearms ch...
Mar 20, 2025
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A political science professor believes we'll be going to the polls on April 28. This comes as report...
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Council agrees to go ahead and repair roof of Keewatin Library
The City of Kenora will foot the whole bill for replacing the roof at the Keewatin Public Library. T...
Mar 20, 2025
Confederation College announces new partnership expanding opportunities for students
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China's tariffs come into effect Thursday
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Mar 20, 2025
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Kenora OPP see an increase in calls for service for youth
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Mar 20, 2025
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Four Canadians were executed in China earlier this year for alleged drug-related crimes. Foreign Aff...
Mar 20, 2025
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Mar 20, 2025
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Science North receives $20 million for development of science centre
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Mar 19, 2025
37 named to new provincial cabinet
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Mar 19, 2025
Poilievre promises federal support to Ring of Fire
Federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre wants to unlock the potential of the Ring of Fire minin...
Mar 19, 2025
STR shows off new trail groomers
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Kenora council narrowly passes the 2025 municipal budget
Kenora city council has narrowly passed the 2025 budget. The budget passed by a vote of four to thre...
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Dryden OPP and KPDSB team up at Dryden High School
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Mar 19, 2025
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Feds plan to expand Arctic military operations
Canada wants more troops on the ground near the Arctic. The feds will spend nearly $420 million to e...
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Hockey body reviewing discrimination penalty against coach
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Another significant donation for the Beyond the Scan campaign
Another big donation for the Beyond the Scan Campaign at Lake of the Woods District Hospital. Bryce ...
Mar 18, 2025
One seriously injured in collision
One person sustained serious injuries as a result of a collision that closed Highway 17 near Dryden ...
Mar 18, 2025
3 Kenora figure skaters to attend provincials
Three members of the Kenora Figure Skating Academy will be going to the provincial championships lat...
Mar 18, 2025
Inflation grows in February; StatsCan
Inflation went up last month. The rate shot to 2.6 percent year-over-year in February. That's up fro...
Mar 18, 2025
Kenora truck weight restrictions coming Sunday
The spring thaw is coming, along with weight restrictions for truck traffic. Starting at midnight on...
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Mar 17, 2025
Conservatives would repeal entire carbon price law: Poilievre
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Grand Council Treaty #3: Anishinabe Chess Competition returns
A youth chess tournament in Grass Narrows First Nation is back for its second year of operation. Gra...
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Canada Post to unveil Brian Mulroney stamp
A new postage stamp will feature our country's 18th prime minister. Canada Post will unveil its trib...
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OPP lays murder charge in Kenora
Ontario Provincial Police have charged a 72-year-old with second-degree murder following a death inv...
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New PM pauses consumer carbon tax
Canada's new prime minister has paused his predecessor's consumer carbon tax. Mark Carney signed an ...
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Winter weather advisories issued for northwestern Ontario
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Mar 14, 2025
Measles advisory issued in northwestern Ontario
An outbreak of measles in southern Ontario has led to advisories in the north. Public Health Ontario...
Mar 14, 2025
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Mark Carney sworn in as prime minister
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Canadian video of empty liquor store shelves featured on 'Kimmel'
A Canadian was surprised to go viral on the 'Jimmy Kimmel Show.' Keltie Bain of Yarmouth, Nova Scoti...
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Premier and U.S. Secretary agree to meet again
Premier Doug Ford is calling his meeting with the U.S. Commerce Secretary productive. Ford met with ...
Mar 14, 2025
Health Coalition has Charter challenge dismissed
A healthcare advocacy group has lost a Charter challenge of legislation that allows hospitals to sen...
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Man arrested after thefts from vehicles in Kenora
A man has been charged after police responded to reports of suspicious activity and thefts from vehi...
Mar 13, 2025
TWN says cool start to spring, warming up for May
What can we expect for the spring season? The Weather Network is out with its spring forecast. Meteo...
Mar 13, 2025
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Kenora police ask for help finding break and enter suspects
Kenora police are asking for the public's help to find suspects involved in a break and enter. Polic...
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Mark Carney to be sworn in on Friday
The country will soon have its 24th prime minister of Canada. Governor General Mary Simon will presi...
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Traffic advisory: Expect delays Thursday on Railway Street
Railway Street from 1401 to 1629 will be reduced to one lane on Thursday. The work is for streetligh...
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Court allows case against social media giants to proceed
Fourteen school boards in Ontario have the green light to continue pursuing a lawsuit against the op...
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Beyond the Scan gets a boost from Weyerhaeuser
An area forest company is showing its support to the Beyond the Scan campaign at Lake of the Woods D...
Mar 12, 2025
Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate to 2.75%
The Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate again to 2.75 per cent. The 25 basis point redu...
Mar 12, 2025
Canada imposes countertariffs on U.S. steel, aluminum
Canada is fighting back against the United States and its 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum ...
Mar 12, 2025
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Average national rents at lowest since July 2023
Rents across the country have fallen to their lowest level since July 2023. The average rent for apa...
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Ontario police warn of caller ID scam
Ontario Provincial Police are warning people of a caller ID scam. Officers say scammers can appear a...
Mar 12, 2025
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Kenora OPP arrest alleged impaired driver
A 43-year-old Kenora resident is facing impaired driving charges following a collision Monday mornin...
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Drop in border crossings amid Canada-U.S. trade war
The number of people crossing into Canada from the United States dropped dramatically in February. T...
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