Strong winds knock out power across region
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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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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...
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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 ...
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
Sioux Lookout looking for feedback on public boat launches
Sioux Lookout is looking for some input on the future of its boat launches. They have launched a sur...
Sep 20, 2024
Manitoba premier still number 1
Manitoba's Premier continues to be the most popular in Canada. The latest Angus-Reid poll has Wab Ki...
Sep 20, 2024
Charges laid in 2023 fatal collision
A lengthy investigation into a fatal collision near Dryden has now resulted in charges. Provincial P...
Sep 20, 2024
Rotary Splash Park set to close for the season
The city of Kenora has announced that the Rotary Splash Park is set to close for the year. The last ...
Sep 20, 2024
Funding to support Indigenous economic development coming to the region
FedNor is investing in 18 Indigenous-led projects across northern Ontario to help support economic d...
Sep 20, 2024
Tensions flare in Parliament as NDP announce support of Liberals
In a heated session of the House of Commons, tensions flared between NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Co...
Sep 20, 2024
Brief road closure coming to Second Street South
Another road closure in Kenora. Second Street South is set for a brief closure between Chipman Stree...
Sep 20, 2024
Kenora man charged in single vehicle collision
Provincial police have laid an impaired driving charge in connection with a motor vehicle collision ...
Sep 19, 2024
Pump failure and heavy rain leaves wastewater in the Winnipeg River
Some contaminants have made it into the Winnipeg River. On Tuesday evening and Monday morning, Kenor...
Sep 19, 2024
Tupperware files for bankruptcy
Tupperware Brands, once an iconic name in food storage, has filed for bankruptcy, citing mounting fi...
Sep 19, 2024
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67 year old dead, 2 injured in Highway 11-17 collision
A 67-year-old has died in a multi-vehicle collision that left Highway 11-17 closed for hours. On Wed...
Sep 19, 2024
Blocs will not support non-confidence motion
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's effort to trigger a non-confidence vote in Parliament has bee...
Sep 19, 2024
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Federal government further reduces intake of international students
Canada's universities and colleges will see their number of international students drop further. The...
Sep 19, 2024
Canadian Medical Association says sorry to Indigenous people
An apology from the Canadian Medical Association for the role the medical profession has played in h...
Sep 19, 2024
Park operators seek 5-year contract extension
The operators of Anicinabe Park are asking for an extension of their contract with the city of Kenor...
Sep 19, 2024
2 Dryden residents facing charges following traffic stop
A traffic stop turned into a drug bust in Dryden. Officers pulled over a vehicle around 4:00 p.m. on...
Sep 18, 2024
Update: Highway 11/17 reopens after serious colison
Highway 11-17 between Highway 587 has reopened after being closed for several hours after a serious ...
Sep 18, 2024
Transport Minister Pablo Rodriguez to resign: reports
Another member of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet is set to step down. Transport Minister Pa...
Sep 18, 2024
Boil water advisory issued for two streets in Kenora
Some residents in Kenora will need to boil their water before consuming it. A Precautionary Boil Wat...
Sep 18, 2024
Trudeau government could face non-confidence motion next week
Pierre Poilievre's first chance to topple the Trudeau government is expected to happen next week. Me...
Sep 18, 2024
Two winners in Lotto MAX's $80 million draw
A record-breaking jackpot of $80 million, will go to two winners. The tickets matching all 7 numbers...
Sep 18, 2024
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Women's hockey supporters threaten legal action against city
The city of Kenora is being threatened with legal action. A group of women associated with the Kenor...
Sep 17, 2024
Minister reacts to Kenora request
A request from the city of Kenora is now leading a regulatory change regarding building inspectors. ...
Sep 17, 2024
SIU opens investigation in the region
The Special Investigations Unit has opened an investigation in the region. A 59-year-old died in Thu...
Sep 17, 2024