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Links to Forest Fires in the area
As summer is getting into its full peak, here are the links to forest fire maps in Ontario and Manit...
May 14, 2024
Ways To Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day! Here are a few ways you can celebrate... Pick a film t...
Jun 21, 2024
IRS Survivors Gathering On June 26th & 27th On Couchiching First Nation
This may be an important and helpful event for you or someone in your life. Please see the poster fo...
Jun 18, 2024
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CPKC responds to second derailment in a week
CPKC Rail has cleaned up its second derailment in the Kenora area in a week. The most recent derailm...
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LCBO employees in legal strike position as of midnight
You might want to stock up on wine and other alcoholic beverages. Liquor Control Board of Ontario em...
6h ago
Beauty Bay Golf Course, Senior Men's League, July 2, 2024
by Bruce Braun "Of all the hazards, fear is the worst." Sam Snead. Well folks, it happ...
6h ago
Agreement signed for healing lodge on Eagle Lake
Plans are in the works for a healing lodge to be located on the Eagle Lake First Nation. The First N...
9h ago
Highway twinning information session today
The public will get a chance to have some input on the next two phases of twinning of Highway 17 wes...
9h ago
WestJet operations 'stabilized' after work stoppage
WestJet says its operations have stabilized following last week's strike by aircraft engineers. The ...
9h ago
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Ford and Unifor call on feds to support more rail cars
Premier Doug Ford and Unifor have released a joint statement about federal funding for rail cars for...
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Lots of rain means water levels continue to increase
Inflows into Lake of the Woods and the Winnipeg River system continue to increase. In fact, the Lake...
10h ago
Dryden OPP wrap up traffic blitz
The provincial police in Dryden have wrapped up a week long traffic enforcement blitz. Between the D...
10h ago
Town issues statement over former councillor's lawsuit
The town of Fort Frances is voicing its support for its staff. It comes in a statement that responds...
Jul 03, 2024
Canada issues travel advisory for Jamaica as it braces for Hurricane Beryl
Global Affairs Canada is advising Canadians to avoid non-essential travel to Jamaica as a result of ...
Jul 03, 2024
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WestJet still working through work disruption
WestJet continues to deal with the impact of the labour dispute with its aircraft engineers. A deal ...
Jul 03, 2024
Province to set up charging stations in northern Ontario
New electric vehicle charging stations are planned for several rest areas in northern Ontario. The p...
Jul 03, 2024
New chief of defence staff for Canadian Armed Forces
Lt.-Gen. Jennie Carignan will be the first woman in our country's history to lead the Canadian Armed...
Jul 03, 2024
Report: mental health worsening on northern First Nations
A new report shows there is a persistant crisis in mental health and substance abuse in the Kiiwetin...
Jul 03, 2024
Two forest fires over the long weekend
Despite all the rain this weekend, there were two new forest fires reported. Sioux Lookout Fire #6 i...
Jul 02, 2024
NAN and Treaty #3 issue statement on Anicinabe fatality
Both the Nishnawbe Aski Nation and Grand Council Treaty #3 have released a joint statement about the...
Jul 02, 2024
KPDSB expected to present budget this week
The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board will present its budget this week. In terms of capital p...
Jul 02, 2024
Two men fined for illegally hunting deer
Two men face $9,500 in fines for an illegal deer hunt in the Dryden area. Court heard that in Novemb...
Jul 02, 2024
Trudeau needs to resign as party leader: N.B. Liberal MP
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau needs to resign as party leader, according to one New Brunswick Libera...
Jul 02, 2024
WestJet air mechanics reach second collective agreement
The strike between WestJet and its air mechanics has ended after they reached a second tentative col...
Jul 01, 2024
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More WestJet flights cancelled as mechanics strike continues
As a strike enters its third day for the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, WestJet airlines ...
Jun 30, 2024
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WestJet aircraft mechanics go on strike
WestJet aircraft mechanics have walked off the job just one day after their contract dispute was sen...
Jun 29, 2024
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B.C. firm to explore five sites for critical minerals
Plenty of mineral exploration activity is expected this summer in northwestern Ontario. BC-based Ken...
Jun 28, 2024
Keewatin Library building closed indefinitely
The Keewatin Library and Keewatin Senior Centre are closed indefinitely. The building on Ottawa Stre...
Jun 28, 2024
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High-grade gold identified near Nestor Falls
A mining exploration company working in the Nestor Falls area reports strong gold finds. Alberta-bas...
Jun 28, 2024
Fish Free fishing week in Ontario for all Canadians
A week of free fishing begins today in Ontario. It is open to any Canadian. They can fish anywhere i...
Jun 28, 2024
Man killed at Anicinabe Park identified
The 57 year old man who was killed at Anicinabe Park this past Tuesday afternoon has been identified...
Jun 28, 2024
Water levels continue to rise
More rain this weekend is expect to push water levels on Lake of the Woods even higher. Lake of the ...
Jun 28, 2024
Wiigwas declares respiratory outbreak
A long care home in Kenora has declared a respiratory outbreak. The Wiigwas Elder and Senior care fa...
Jun 28, 2024
Canada's economy grows 0.3% in April
Canada's economy grew in April after remaining unchanged the previous month. Statistics Canada said ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Protecting your skin from the sun
If you plan to catch some rays this Canada Day weekend, make sure to protect yourself from harmful U...
Jun 28, 2024
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Kenora ready for Canada Day festivities
The long weekend will be capped off with Canada Day festivities on Monday. Morgan Seller is Kenora's...
Jun 28, 2024
Communities across the region to celebrate Canada Day
No shortage of Canada Day festivities in the region on Monday. Jason Boyer, the community services m...
Jun 28, 2024
Collision claims one life on Highway 17 east of Dryden
The OPP say one person was killed in a collision that closed Highway 17 near Dryden late Wednesday n...
Jun 28, 2024
Westjet strike averted again
The labour dispute between WestJet and its aircraft mechanics is heading to binding arbitration. The...
Jun 27, 2024
NDP claims government backpedaling on forest firefighter reclassification
The NDP is accusing the Ford government of backing down on plans to reclassify wildland forest firef...
Jun 27, 2024
Further expand role for nurse practitioners considered
The Ministry of Health says it has started talks with the College of Nurses of Ontario and other hea...
Jun 27, 2024
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Legal action possible for not repaying COVID benefits
People who have made no effort to repay their COVID benefits could face legal action from the Canada...
Jun 27, 2024
A second petition launched against nuclear waste storage site
Another petition regarding the potential storage of nuclear waste near Ignace is being done by group...
Jun 27, 2024
CPKC investigating derailment near Kenora
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail Company says there were no injuries as a result of a train der...
Jun 27, 2024
More people now eligible for federal dental plan
More Canadians are now eligible to apply for the federal dental care plan as of Thursday. The federa...
Jun 27, 2024
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Beauty Bay Golf Course, Senior Men's League, June 25, 2024
by Bruce Braun "It's a funny thing - the more I practice, the luckier I get." - Arnold Pal...
Jun 27, 2024
SIU releases preliminary details on Anicinabe fatality
The Ontario Special Investigations Unit has identified the man shot by OPP during the fire at Anicin...
Jun 27, 2024
Highway 17 east of Dryden open again
Highway 17 east of Dryden is open again. There was not one, or two, but three collisions on Highway ...
Jun 27, 2024
Automatic license plate renewals begin July 1st
The provincial government is implementing an automatic licence plate renewal system on July 1st. Any...
Jun 26, 2024
Another strike call by Westjet engineers
More than 70-thousand air travellers could have their travel plans interrupted this weekend. The uni...
Jun 26, 2024
Manitoba premier maintains highest approval rating
Manitoba's newest premier continues to have the highest approval ratings among Canadian leaders. Tha...
Jun 26, 2024
OPP continue to search for missing Sioux Lookout man
The OPP say there will be an increased presence in the area between Sioux Lookout and Pipestone Rive...
Jun 26, 2024
Another lane closure on Lakeview Drive this evening
Lakeview Drive near the hospital bridge will be down to one lane of traffic again this evening. The ...
Jun 26, 2024
A few more forest fires to start summer
Ministry of Natural Resouces and Forestry fire fighters have been a little busier during the first w...
Jun 26, 2024
OPP continues to hold Anicinabe Park Scene
The Kenora OPP are still waiting for the Special Investigations to begin their investigation of the ...
Jun 26, 2024
Social media and vaping changes this fall at local schools
Starting in the fall, students will no longer be able to access social media sites while at school. ...
Jun 26, 2024
Officials in Red Lake unable to determine an end to boil water advisory
The Red Lake municipality says to continue boiling tap water if you live in the area. An advisory wa...
Jun 25, 2024
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Northern Development Minister not thinking election
An early provincial election is not on Greg Rickford's mind. There is speculation Premier Ford may p...
Jun 25, 2024
Update: Man fatally shot following fire at Anicinabe Park
A man is dead and a local landmark heavily damaged after a fire in Kenora. The Special Investigation...
Jun 25, 2024
Sioux Lookout OPP search for missing man
The OPP in Sioux Lookout are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing man. 23 year o...
Jun 25, 2024
Canada's inflation rate ticks up in May
The country's annual inflation rate ticked up in May, according to Statistics Canada. The Consumer P...
Jun 25, 2024
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Conservatives topple Liberals in T.O. byelection after more than 2 decades
Conservative candidate Don Stewart has won the longtime federal Liberal stronghold of Toronto-St. Pa...
Jun 25, 2024
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Mobile crisis response team launching in Dryden
The Dryden Regional Health Centre has announced a new partnership with the Ontario Provincial Police...
Jun 25, 2024