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JUNOS 2025 - Full Winner List - Michael Buble & Anne Murray
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The federal election campaign is now in its second week. Liberal leader Mark Carney unveiled his hou...
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The 2025 Juno awards: A night of Canadian music excellence
The 54th Annual Juno Awards lit up Vancouver's Rogers Arena on Sunday celebrating the best in Canadi...
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Leaders outline trade, crime and affordable housing promises
Federal Liberal leader Mark Carney resumed his campaign with a stop in Montreal. He introduced a pla...
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City of Kenora cancels garbage collection today
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A new ice allocation policy for the City of Kenora is being developed. This time, the city has gone ...
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School bus cancellations due to poor weather on Friday
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All lanes of Highway 17 between Highway 17A and the Kenora Bypass have reopened after being closed d...
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Federal leaders offering supports to Canada's auto industry
The tariffs impacting Canada's auto industry are dominating the federal election campaign. NDP leade...
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Snowfall warning now issued for northwestern Ontario
The Special Weather Statement for northwestern Ontario has been upgraded. It's now a Snowfall Warnin...
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Fighting Walleye advance to second round in SIJHL playoffs
The Kam River Fighting Walleye are off to the second round of the SIJHL playoffs. The Walleye swept ...
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Update: Confederation College suspending 11 programs
Confederation College has announced that it is suspending 11 programs. The decision was approved by ...
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Dryden city council approves Moffat Family funds
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Fighting Walleye a win away from advancing to round 2 of SIJHL playoffs
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Kenora OPP notice a rise in fraud complaints
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Ford's popularity rises to 48%
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Dryden floats the idea of a Team Canada approach to purchasing
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Local company awarded line painting contract
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Grassy Narrows rallies for clean water
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Kenora council votes against Buy Canadian resolution
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PM Carney scraps proposed capital gains tax hike
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