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A Day To Listen 2024
On September 30th, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, 89.5 The Lake &a...
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau On The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
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Long-term care workers seek end to use of untrained workers
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Oct 13, 2024
OPP step up enforcement of traffic laws this weekend
Expect to see Ontario Provincial Police being more visible this Thanksgiving long weekend. OPP are e...
Oct 12, 2024
Islanders fire head coach/GM
The Kenora Islanders have made a coaching change. The team announced on Facebook that it terminated ...
Oct 12, 2024
Assembly of First Nations pushes for quick passing of water legislation
The Assembly of First Nations is urging parliamentarians to approve legislation that sets new standa...
Oct 12, 2024
Most public washrooms to close next week
The city of Kenora is getting ready for the winter season. Several washrooms will be shut down on Tu...
Oct 12, 2024
Area MPP not surprising by report into truck licensing practices
A northwestern Ontario MPP is not surprised about an investigative report that explores the fraudule...
Oct 12, 2024
Northern Lights grace Canada's night sky on Thursday
If you looked up at the sky last night, you may have been lucky enough to catch the Northern Lights....
Oct 11, 2024
Canada adds 47K jobs, unemployment rate falls to 6.5%
The country's unemployment rate has fallen for the first time in several months, according to Statis...
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Pharmacare Act officially becomes law
The Pharmacare Act, introduced by the Liberal and NDP parties, has received royal assent. That means...
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Post-tropical storm Milton now well east of Florida
More than 2 and a half million people are still without power after a category 3 hurricane hit Flori...
Oct 11, 2024
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Provincial police to be out in full force for Thanksgiving weekend
The provincial police will be out patrolling roads in full force as part of Operation Impact for the...
Oct 10, 2024
Waasigan Transmission Line Project ready to proceed
The Waasigan Transmission Line is set to move forward. "Once built, the Waasigan Transmission L...
Oct 10, 2024
Air Canada pilots ratify new deal
More than 5,000 Air Canada pilots have ratified a new four-year contract. They voted 67 per cent in ...
Oct 10, 2024
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Resident describes morning after Hurricane Milton
A scary and sleepless night for millions as Hurricane Milton plowed through Florida. It moved into t...
Oct 10, 2024
Hurricane Milton leaves 3 million without power in Florida
A devastating hurricane made landfall Wednesday evening in Florida. By the time it hit Sarasota, hur...
Oct 10, 2024
SIJHL holds draft for affiliate players
The first-ever affiliate draft has been held by the SIJHL. The league's Canadian teams selected a to...
Oct 09, 2024
Children's Aid Societies under review
The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services is deeply diving into the operations of chil...
Oct 09, 2024
Province expanding enrollment at Ontario Police College
More police officers will be graduating from the Ontario Police College starting next year. The prov...
Oct 09, 2024
'Heartbreaking': N.S. couple watch their Florida community prepare for Milton
One couple from Nova Scotia is anxiously watching from afar as the powerful Hurricane Milton gets re...
Oct 09, 2024
FireRangers making progress on fires of note in the region
Fire Rangers have made strong progress on two fires of note in the region. Thunder Bay Fire 21 is no...
Oct 09, 2024
Dryden: Section of Humpherys Avenue set for a brief closure
Another brief road closure for Dryden. Humpherys Avenue is closing on Wednesday between St Charles S...
Oct 08, 2024
Funding to support critical mineral development coming to the region
The federal government has announced up to $13.8 million in funding to support infrastructure for cr...
Oct 08, 2024
Residents told to leave as central Florida prepares for another powerful hurricane
It was bumper to bumper traffic as thousands in central Florida left their homes ahead of another po...
Oct 08, 2024
Teacher in Webequie First Nation facing sexual assault of minor charges
An investigation into sexual assault in Webequie First Nation has led to charges against a teacher. ...
Oct 07, 2024
Province opening new funding stream to support rural public transportation
The province has announced a new funding stream to provide smaller communities with an opportunity t...
Oct 07, 2024
Indigenous Affairs Minister defends funding commitment
The opposition is questioning the Ford government's commitment to Grassy Narrows. The community is s...
Oct 07, 2024
FireRanger crews sent to combat 2 fires in the region
FireRangers have been assigned to two fires of note in the region. Thunder Bay Fire 21 is burning ne...
Oct 07, 2024
A new forest fire confirmed in Northwest Region
On Sunday evening, the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) confirmed the emergence ...
Oct 06, 2024
Trojan Horse unveiled to symbolize healthcare privatization
A Trojan Horse will tour Ontario. The Ontario Health Coalition and the Canadian Union of Public Empl...
Oct 06, 2024
Fines issued for illegal hunting practices
A Kenora outfitter and a hunter have been convicted of illegal hunting practices. The Ministry of Na...
Oct 06, 2024
Winter clothing wanted
The city of Kenora and Kenora Makwa Patrol are again hosting its annual Winter Warmth Drive. The cam...
Oct 06, 2024
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13 active forest fires in northwestern Ontario
On Saturday, two new active forest fires were confirmed by the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency S...
Oct 05, 2024
Feds announce carbon rebate payment amount for small businesses
October is National Small Business Month, and small business owners have an automatic payment to loo...
Oct 04, 2024
Friday Night Lights returns at Dryden High School
Friday Night Lights is back in Dryden. Dryden High School is taking on Kenora's Beaver Brae Secondar...
Oct 04, 2024
Arson claims roughly $500,000 of building material in Cat Lake First Nation
An arson investigation in Cat Lake First Nation has resulted in charges. On July 14, Nishnawbe Aski ...
Oct 04, 2024
Restrictions lifted at Lake of the Woods hospital after COVID outbreak
Visiting hours have returned to normal after a COVID-19 outbreak at the Lake of the Woods District H...
Oct 04, 2024
One forest fire out of control near Thunder Bay
A forest fire is burning out of control in Northwest Ontario. The fire is located south of Batwing L...
Oct 04, 2024
Kenora residents asked for their opinions on city assets
The city of Kenora is looking for your input. It is in the process of developing a new asset managem...
Oct 03, 2024
Province makes funding available for after-school programs
Some funding for after-school programs. The provincial government is doling out $15 million to more ...
Oct 03, 2024
PCs holding down strong voter support
The Progressive Conservative Party is holding strong voter support in the latest opinion poll from A...
Oct 03, 2024
Hydro One sends support to Georgia
Hydro One is lending support to Georgia. The state was hit by Hurricane Helene on Saturday, causing ...
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IBC finds auto theft rates in Canada still rising
Auto theft rates in Canada continue to soar, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). For ...
Oct 03, 2024
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Northwest Ontario firefighters
Firefighters in Northwest Ontario have put out two forest fires in the last 24 hours. That brings th...
Oct 03, 2024
Thunder Bay: First Nations from across the region rally to oppose nuclear waste storage in the region
Twelve First Nations and their supporters met in Thunder Bay to rally against nuclear waste storage ...
Oct 02, 2024
U.S Vice Presidential candidates square off in debate
In the U.S. vice-presidential debate, Democrat Tim Walz and Republican J.D. Vance sparred over key i...
Oct 02, 2024
Unifor supports China-made electric vehicle tariffs
Unifor is applauding the federal government for imposing a tariff on electric cars from China. The g...
Oct 02, 2024
12 forest fires burning in North West Ontario
Forest Fire Services confirm two more fires are burning in North Western Ontario. Firefighters are k...
Oct 02, 2024
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Strong winds knock out power across region
The hydro is back on to about 800 Hydro One customers living around the Kenora area. The strong wind...
Oct 01, 2024
Man killed on Highway 17 identified by provincial police
The provincial police have identified the person who lost their life in a collision on Highway 17 we...
Oct 01, 2024
Ontario minimum wage increases to $17.20
Ontario's minimum wage has increased to $17.20. "Today, the general minimum wage in Ontario inc...
Oct 01, 2024
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Expert tips to prevent pests in your vacation home
As summer gives way to cooler weather and winter looms, pests are eager to find warm refuge, which p...
Oct 01, 2024
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Two youths from the region recognized during Lieutenant Governors Legacy Awards
Two youths in the region have been recognized during the Lieutenant Governors Legacy Awards. Both of...
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Prime Minister to attend Sommet de la Francophonie
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will travel to Villers-Cotterêts and Paris, France this week. He...
Oct 01, 2024
Students get skilled trades showcase in Thunder Bay this week
Schools are showing off skilled trades in Ontario this week. Seven education districts will host the...
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MLB hit king Pete Rose dead at 83
The all-time hits leader in Major League Baseball has passed away. According to TMZ, Pete Rose died ...
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Member of Franklin expedition identified
Another member of Sir John Franklin's Northwest Passage expedition has been identified. DNA and gene...
Sep 28, 2024
New forest fire burning south of Quetico Provincial Park
There are currently 12 active forest fires in the region, one of which is new. Thunder Bay Fire numb...
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Feds investing up to $27.6 million in Indigenous environmental conservation
An Indigenous-led organization that safeguards the land, water, and wildlife within First Nations is...
Sep 27, 2024
Helene touches down in Florida as Category 4
More than a million people in Florida are without power as Hurricane Helene rocks the southern Unite...
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