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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...
Sep 27, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau On The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Something like this rarely happens... A Canadian Prime Minister appearing on a U.S. talk show. Watch...
Sep 24, 2024
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Jon Bon Jovi is being credited with helping talk a woman off the edge of bridge. Earlier this week J...
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A new forest fire confirmed in Northwest Region
On the evening of Sunday, October 6, the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) confir...
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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 ...
Oct 03, 2024
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...
Oct 01, 2024
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...
Oct 01, 2024
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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 ...
Sep 30, 2024
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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...
Sep 27, 2024
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...
Sep 27, 2024
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More funding for area housing projects
Three housing projects owned and operated by the Kenora District Services Board will receive over fo...
Sep 27, 2024
Ford targets healthy people to get to work
Ontario's Premier feels some people are not working but should. Doug Ford twice this week remarked a...
Sep 27, 2024
$30,000 in illegal drugs seized in Kashechewan
A drug bust in the remote community of Kashechewan has led to the seizure of about $30,000 in illega...
Sep 27, 2024
Report on Keewatin library/seniors centre expected in October
Next month, Kenora City Council will learn the next steps regarding the Keewatin Library and Keewati...
Sep 26, 2024
MPs back to discuss another non-confidence motion
A second non-confidence motion has been put before MPs in the House of Commons. It comes less than 2...
Sep 26, 2024
Operation Lifesaver shares info and stories during Rail Safety Week
"There Is No 'Undo' Button When It's You Vs. A Train" That's the motto of Operation Lifesa...
Sep 26, 2024
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Fatal crash involving pedestrian on Hwy 17, English River area
One person is dead after a collision near English River. Provincial police it involved a transport a...
Sep 26, 2024
Housing starts up in first half of 2024: CMHC
Housing starts are up in Canada's largest cities. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corpo...
Sep 26, 2024
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Provincial police seize over 1.3 kilograms of cocaine in Sioux Lookout
A drug trafficking investigation in Sioux Lookout has resulted in the seizure of over 1.3 kilograms ...
Sep 25, 2024
Volunteers across Canada will plant a tree today
It's National Tree Day! More than 3000 registered volunteers are gathering in parks and green spaces...
Sep 25, 2024
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Paranormal convention coming to the region
If you are interested in paranormal phenomena then you are in luck. A paranormal convention is comin...
Sep 25, 2024
Dryden looks at potential ban of de-icers on city lakes
The city is moving ahead with a potential ban on the use of deicers or bubblers on lakes within Dryd...
Sep 24, 2024
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Dryden resident facing 29 charges following provincial police investigation
A Dryden resident is facing dozens of charges following the execution of two search warrants in the ...
Sep 24, 2024
Provincial police launching initiative to support victims of crime
The provincial police are launching a new initiative aimed at supporting the victims of crime. Footp...
Sep 24, 2024
COVID outbreak declared at Lake of the Woods Hospital
Visitor restrictions have been implemented within a section of the Lake of the Woods District Hospit...
Sep 23, 2024
Road work taking place around the city
Plenty of road work is taking place in Kenora this week. This will result in the closure of Tenth St...
Sep 23, 2024
New stamps to reflect Canada's residential schools
New stamps are being issued by Canada Post to reflect the history and legacy of Canada's residential...
Sep 23, 2024
Provincial cabinet minister takes leave of absence
Ontario's Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism is stepping away from his responsibilities fo...
Sep 23, 2024
Funding to support senior housing coming to Kenora and Dryden
Funding to support housing for seniors is coming to Kenora and Dryden. The federal government and th...
Sep 23, 2024
Liberal leader promises "More for You."
More for you. That's the slogan Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie will use in the lead-up to the...
Sep 23, 2024
Dryden: Roadwork closing a section of St Charles Street
Another road in Dryden is set for a brief closure. St. Charles Street from Casimir Avenue to Humpher...
Sep 23, 2024
A new way to keep the community safe coming to Dryden and Ignace
The CAMSafe program has been implemented at the Dryden and Ignace provincial police detachments. The...
Sep 23, 2024
Officers recognized for outstanding service
Several members of the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service are being honoured. The Police Service recently...
Sep 23, 2024
Ottawa spending $250M to end encampments, want funds matched
Ottawa is forking over funding to address homelessness and end encampments across the country but ar...
Sep 23, 2024
Ignace receives funding for Pine Street culvert repairs
Ignace held an event to recognize the repairs of culverts on Pine Street in Ignace. In 2022, a major...
Sep 22, 2024
Sarah McLachlan on new Canadian postage stamp
Canada Post has issued a new stamp to honour singer-songwriter and musician Sarah McLachlan. The mul...
Sep 21, 2024
Missing youths found safe in Experimental Lakes area
A happy ending to a search for two youths. Provincial Police say a 16-year-old and 14-year-old were ...
Sep 21, 2024
Healthcare advocates head to court next week
A charter challenge of provincial legislation that permits hospitals to transfer patients requiring ...
Sep 21, 2024