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More funding for critical minerals research and development
The provincial government is adding more money to the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund. It assists...
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Budget friendly recipes you can try this week.
With everything being CRAZY expensive and groceries costing as much as we gotta be creative with the...
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Save your garden from these INVADERS
Millipedes and Centipedes aren't the only long crawling creatures that you will find in your garden ...
May 03, 2024
Cutest Road Trip Partners EVER!
Kenora Cat Shelter is looking for a helpful community member to take 20-30 cats (mostly kittens) to ...
May 02, 2024
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Lake levels starting to rise
All the rain last week has increase water levels on Lake of the Woods. The Lake of the Woods Control...
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NWHU sees increase in drug overdoses
The Northwestern Health Unit says there continues to be a higher number of reports of drug overdoses...
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OPP issue long list of charges in Dryden assault
The OPP in Dryden have laid a total of 15 charges against a 42 year old in connection to an assault ...
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Pitch-it announces 2024 winners
A company from Emo is this year's first prize winner of the Pitch-it contest. Entrepreneur's from th...
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Lac Seul reaches flooding agreement with feds
The Lac Seul First Nation has concluded negotiations with the federal government on a flooding settl...
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Ways to prepare yourself for mosquito season
With longer days and warmer weather on the horizon, Canadians are bracing for an irritating summer n...
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Stamp prices increase as of Monday
Sending a letter in Canada will now cost you a bit more. Canada Post has received approval to increa...
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Changes coming to travel grant program
Several changes are being made to the Northern Ontario Health Travel Grant. The program reimburses p...
May 03, 2024
Foreign interference did not impact overall election results: inquiry
A national public inquiry has found there was foreign interference during the last two federal elect...
May 03, 2024
Hunter rescued on ice near Peawanuck
The Nishnawbe Aski Police say it's unsafe to be out on the ice, even in the far north. This after an...
May 03, 2024
Police lay 2nd degree murder charge on Wabaseemoong
A 34 year old from the Wabaseemoong Independent Nation has been charged with second degree murder. I...
May 03, 2024
One forest fire reported Thursday
Just one forest fire has been reported in the region. It was a 0.1 hectare blaze the popped up near ...
May 03, 2024
PC's win two by-elections in southern Ontario
There won't be any change in the party standings at Queen's Park. The Progressive Conservatives won ...
May 03, 2024
Two health providers in the region win awards
The Society of Rural Physicians of Canada has singled out the work of a couple of health care provid...
May 03, 2024
May 5 is Red Dress Day
Cutouts of red dresses are being hung across the country for Red Dress Day on Sunday. Patty Musgrave...
May 03, 2024
Forest access roads to get an extra $6 million
There is more money for the construction and maintenance of forest access roads. The provincial gove...
May 02, 2024
Province looking to create new power rate for EV chargers
The Ontario Energy Board has been tasked to identify options that lower electricity rates charged to...
May 02, 2024
CUPE questions school board funding
The Canadian Union of Public Employees says the funding announced for school boards last week falls ...
May 02, 2024
Machin ready to pass budget this month
The Township of Machin is planning to pass it's municipal budget later this month. As it stands now,...
May 02, 2024
IESO launches Indigenous Support Program
Ontario's Independent Electricity System Operator is making $15 million available to Indigenous comm...
May 02, 2024
Political parties watching by-elections with interest
Two provincial by-elections today won't affect the Ford government's majority. But they might be con...
May 02, 2024
Busy year for Pow Wows
Grand Council Treaty #3 has released it's annual Pow Wow Trail for the spring and summer. Things get...
May 02, 2024
More victim assistance help needed in the district
The provincial government is being asked to support the a victim assistance position in Dryden. Beve...
May 02, 2024
NDP confirm support for federal budget
Canada's NDP leader confirms his party will vote in favour of the Liberals' latest budget. Jagmeet S...
May 01, 2024
Canada's most wanted fugitive arrested in P.E.I.
Canada's most wanted fugitive has been taken into custody - in Prince Edward Island. Michael Bebee w...
May 01, 2024
Industry Minister not surprised by Loblaw boycott
A movement against high grocery prices has begun, as many Canadians plan to boycott Loblaw this mont...
May 01, 2024
Nicholas leaving SIJHL post
The Commissioner of the SIJHL is stepping down. Darrin Nicholas plans to pursue opportunities in ano...
May 01, 2024
April slightly warmer and drier than normal
Despite recent cool and damp weather, the month of April was actually pretty normal. The daily mean ...
May 01, 2024
Province announces enhancements to the Health Travel Grant
The provincial government is making several changes to the Northern Ontario Travel Grant. It provide...
May 01, 2024
Conservative leader reprimanded for calling Trudeau a 'wacko'
The federal Conservative leader was kicked out of the House of Commons on Tuesday for using unparlia...
Apr 30, 2024
NDP leader wants clarification before supporting federal budget
Still no firm commitment from the NDP for a vote in favour of the federal budget. Leader Jagmeet Sin...
Apr 30, 2024
Canada's economy grows 0.2% in February
Canada's economy continues to grow despite high interest rates that some have worried would lead to ...
Apr 30, 2024
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One active forest fire in the region
Despite cool, damp weather over the past couple of days, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Fores...
Apr 30, 2024
Sioux Lookout Bombers preparing for Centennial Cup
The Sioux Lookout Bombers are preparing for their first appearance at the Centennial Cup junior A ho...
Apr 30, 2024
Grassy Narrows to hold rally against nuclear waste
The battle against an underground nuclear waste repository in northwestern Ontario is continuing. Th...
Apr 30, 2024
Don't forget to file your taxes by midnight on April 30
Make sure you get your taxes in by the deadline. They're due at midnight on Tuesday, April 30. U-Fil...
Apr 30, 2024
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Nature organization launches Outdoor Fun, No Damage Done
As the spring thaw comes to an end and the weather gets warmer, everyone is thinking about outdoor a...
Apr 30, 2024
Area school boards to receive increase in funding
School boards in northwestern Ontario are learning how much money they will receive from the provinc...
Apr 29, 2024
No support by premier to legalize illegal drugs
Premier Doug Ford is showing his displeasure with any move to decriminalize certain street drugs. It...
Apr 29, 2024
Ontario companies to have preference in public bids
Ontario companies will get an advantage when bidding for public contracts in the province. A new reg...
Apr 29, 2024
Wildland firefighters to benefit from presumptive WSIB coverage
Ontario's forest firefighters will soon have the same presumptive coverage for cancers, heart injuri...
Apr 29, 2024
Smile Cookies support children's charities
Tim Hortons in Kenora, Dryden and Sioux Lookout are helping children's charities in those communitie...
Apr 29, 2024
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Synergy North rates harmonized in Kenora and Thunder Bay
Five years after the merger of Kenora Hydro and Thunder Bay Hydro, electricity rates will finally be...
Apr 29, 2024
Winter-like weather returns for parts of northwestern Ontario
A messy start to the work week. Geoff Coulson from Environment Canada says we can expect a mix of pr...
Apr 29, 2024
Green Party leader tours region
Despite the distance from northwestern Ontario to Toronto, this region has some issues in common wit...
Apr 29, 2024
Sioux Lookout looking for development on another property
The Town of Sioux Lookout is looking to develop another large piece of property. This one is located...
Apr 29, 2024
Hospital receives funding for new training mannequin
The RBC Foundation has donated $20,000 to Lake of the Woods District Hospital for the purchase of a ...
Apr 29, 2024
New rules coming for cell phone use and vaping in schools
Efforts to reduce students' use of cell phones and vaping in schools will become stiffer this Septem...
Apr 28, 2024
Forest fire crews deal with a few fires this week
Some forest fire activity in northwestern Ontario this week. Crews with the Ministry of Natural Reso...
Apr 26, 2024
MPP questions consultation efforts with First Nations
The MPP for Kiiwetinoong is tempering the enthusiasm about new electric vehicle plants in southern O...
Apr 26, 2024
Prospectors' Association hands out awards
The Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association (NWOPA) is honouring some of its own. It handed out...
Apr 26, 2024
Sunday is National Day of Mourning
Many flags will be lowered to half-mast in recognition of the National Day of Mourning on Sunday. Th...
Apr 26, 2024
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4 people facing charges following a drug bust
The Treaty Three Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police have seized over $12,000 cash and ...
Apr 26, 2024
Province prepared for fire season: Minister
Ontario's Natural Resources Minister says the province will have the resources necessary to fight th...
Apr 26, 2024
Provincial cabinet ministers to attend municipal conference
Several provincial cabinet ministers are in Thunder Bay today. They are in the city to participate i...
Apr 26, 2024
Public safety telecommunicators recognized
The people who answer our 9-1-1 calls are in the spotlight. National Public Safety Telecommunicators...
Apr 25, 2024
TryLight presents Queen Milli of Galt
A couple of more opportunities to catch the latest production of TryLight Theatre. Queen Millie of G...
Apr 25, 2024
City issues warning about boat launches
The City of Kenora is issuing a warning about low water levels at their boat launches. The boating p...
Apr 25, 2024
WNHAC receives funding for two programs
Just over $725,000 will be going to Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe'iyewigamig (WNHAC) for a pair of new pro...
Apr 25, 2024
Legendary hockey voice Bob Cole dies at age 90
One of hockey's most legendary voices is gone. Bob Cole was the soundtrack to Saturday night's on CB...
Apr 25, 2024