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A former Resolute Forest Products executive has resurfaced with CN Remi Lalonde is C-N's new Executi...
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New child care spaces for Seven Generations
More child care spaces will be soon available in Kenora. The Kenora District Services Board and the ...
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Coney footbridge coming out next week
Despite recent weather, much of the ice is off the lake. As a result, the City of Kenora is getting ...
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Canadian Armed Forces holds job fair
There will be a pair of open houses this weekend at the David Kejick Armory in Kenora. It's part of ...
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Go Fund Me for Brandi Bichon
A Go Fund Me page has been launched for a Kenora woman who is undergoing brain surgery at the end of...
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Bombers win two on the road to lead SIJHL final
The Sioux Lookout Bombers have surprised the Kam River Fighting Walleye by winning the first two gam...
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Disability advocate welcomes new federal benefit
"A step forward" is how one disability advocate describes investments contained in this we...
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14 arrested for involvement in grandparent scam
Police in Ontario and Quebec have cracked down on a grandparent scam that included victims across th...
Apr 18, 2024
Northwestern Ontario organizations receiving emergency preparedness funding
The provincial government has announced a $5 million investment to help communities prepare for and ...
Apr 18, 2024
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Health Units reject a merger
The two health units that serve northwestern Ontario have rejected a voluntary merger. The boards of...
Apr 18, 2024
Provincial police warning citizens about construction fraud
The Ontario Provincial Police is warning residents in northwestern Ontario about paving and construc...
Apr 18, 2024
Kenora resident wins big in Lotto 6/49 draw
A Kenora resident is a little richer after winning the second prize in a recent Lotto 6/49 draw. Jay...
Apr 18, 2024
Cobiness reelected as chief of Niisaachewan
Lorraine Cobiness has been returned as chief of the Niisaachewan (Dalles) First Nation north of Keno...
Apr 18, 2024
Sioux Lookout wins game 1 of SIJHL final
The Sioux Lookout Bombers handed the Kam River Fighting Walleye its first loss of the post-season. T...
Apr 18, 2024
City exploring possibility of second underwater water line
It could cost anywhere from $5 to $12 million to twin the marine waterline to Norman and Keewatin. T...
Apr 18, 2024
City replacing conventional transit with micro-transit system
The City of Kenora is getting rid of it's conventional transit system and going with micro-transit s...
Apr 18, 2024
Business organization reacts to 'mixed bag' budget
Federal budget changes on capital gains will create many winners and losers among entrepreneurs, acc...
Apr 18, 2024
Mixed reviews on federal budget from Ontario
Some mixed feelings about the federal budget from the Ford government. Finance Minister Peter Bethle...
Apr 17, 2024
Sharks host first meet since before COVID
The Kenora Sharks hosted more than 140 swimmers from across the region and Manitoba for its first sw...
Apr 17, 2024
City council pays tribute to Ruth Bowiec
The City of Kenora has paid tribute to a long time volunteer and resident. Council has presented Rut...
Apr 17, 2024
KDSB awards housing funding
Six agencies in the Kenora District will share more than $1.15 million under the federal Reaching Ho...
Apr 17, 2024
SIJHL final begins tonight
The finals of the SIJHL begin tonight. The Kam River Fighting Walleye host the first two games again...
Apr 17, 2024
Kenora developing a Wildland Fire Protection Plan
Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services department is developing a Wildland Fire Protection plan. Fire ...
Apr 17, 2024
TA wins 3 gold medals at NorWOSSA badminton championships
Five athletes from St. Thomas Aquinas have won a trip to the NWOSSA badminton championships. They wo...
Apr 17, 2024
Construction begins on a section of Park Street
A section of Park Street is being closed off for the next couple of months. Sewer and water upgrades...
Apr 17, 2024
Tax hikes for Canada's wealthiest in federal budget
Canada's wealthiest earners will face higher taxes to help pay for increased federal spending over t...
Apr 16, 2024
Housing numbers for the north questioned
The opposition is questioning the Ford government's housing numbers. The NDP says the government is ...
Apr 16, 2024
Annual pace of housing starts fall 7% in March
Canada's annual pace of housing starts fell seven per cent in March. The seasonally adjusted annual ...
Apr 16, 2024
Inflation rate ticks up to 2.9% in March
Rising gasoline and shelter prices continue to put pressure on the country's inflation rate, accordi...
Apr 16, 2024
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Nishnawbe Aski Nation addresses charges against former Thunder Bay Police Service staff
The Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler and Deputy Grand Chief Anna Betty Achneepi...
Apr 16, 2024
Lakeside Live seeks MAT funding
Kenora city council meet Tuesday night and one of the items on the agenda is funding for Lakeside Li...
Apr 16, 2024
Melillo concerned about federal budget spending
Federal finance minister Chrystia Freeland has a brand new pair of shoes as she gets ready to delive...
Apr 16, 2024
City hires new consultant to study sewer and water system
The City of Kenora is going with a different consultant to form their next sewer and water long rang...
Apr 16, 2024
Hospital acquires Changes Recovery Homes
Lake of the Woods District Hospital is adding to it's mental health and substance abuse treatment fa...
Apr 16, 2024
Federal budget to be delivered Tuesday afternoon
All eyes are on Ottawa as the federal Liberal government prepare to release its latest budget on Tue...
Apr 16, 2024
Thunder Bay police chief recognizes "erosion of trust" after latest charges against former member
The police chief in Thunder Bay is acknowledging an "erosion of trust" among the public af...
Apr 15, 2024
It's tax time!
Tax deadlines are quickly approaching. You must get those returns in by April 30, especially if you ...
Apr 15, 2024
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Kam River takes on Sioux Lookout in SIJHL finals this week
The schedule has been set for the finals in the SIJHL. The Kam River Fighting River Walleyey will ho...
Apr 15, 2024
Weapons charges laid in Fort Severn
The Nishnawbe Aski Police say they have seized three firearms as a result of an assault investigatio...
Apr 15, 2024
Melillo says housing funding not going where its needed
The MP for the Kenora Riding says he's disappointed that so little federal money for the Housing Acc...
Apr 15, 2024
TBPS to address Hauth charges
An update is expected after the ex-police chief in Thunder Bay was arrested and charged with obstruc...
Apr 15, 2024
WNHAC achieves accreditation
An important milestone for a Kenora area Indigenous health agency. Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe'iyewigami...
Apr 15, 2024
Highway 525 reopened following fatal collision
Highway 525 has been reopened following a fatal collision. Two people died and three people were sen...
Apr 14, 2024
Two dead in fatal collision northwest of Kenora
The Kenora OPP say two people are dead and three people have been sent to hospital following a singl...
Apr 13, 2024
Liberals announce 'ambitious' plan to build millions of homes by 2031
An ambitious housing announcement by Ottawa just a few days shy of the federal budget. Prime Ministe...
Apr 12, 2024
Former Thunder Bay police chief facing charges
A second former member of the Thunder Bay Police Service has been arrested and is facing multiple ch...
Apr 12, 2024
Citizens group feels any nuclear waste transportation is not safe
Ignace is set to host its second meeting to discuss being home to a nuclear waste disposal facility....
Apr 12, 2024
Home prices could rise 10% this year: Royal LePage
Expect to see home prices rise throughout the year, according to one Canadian real estate company. T...
Apr 12, 2024
Fighting Walleye and Bombers to battle for SIJHL title
It will be the Kam River Fighting Walleye and the Sioux Lookout Bombers in the SIJHL finals. The Fig...
Apr 12, 2024
Hackl joins coaching staff of Ice Dogs
More front office changes for the Dryden GM Ice Dogs. The hockey club has announced that Ben Borton,...
Apr 12, 2024
Ignace hosts Nuclear Exploration Event today and tomorrow
The Town of Ignace is getting ready to host its second Northwest Nuclear Exploration Event. It will ...
Apr 12, 2024
Nominations now open for Kenora Sports Hall of Fame
The Kenora Sports Hall of Fame Committee is getting ready to host it's third induction ceremony. Pre...
Apr 12, 2024
Fire department looking for more paid-for-call firefighters
Kenora Fire and Emergency Services is looking for more volunteers. Fire Chief Dave Pratt says they h...
Apr 12, 2024
Drug trafficking charges laid
A 30 year old Kenora man faces drug trafficking charges. Just before Tuesday at noon, the OPP were c...
Apr 11, 2024
Best and worst airports in Canada
A new study "ranks the best and the worst" of 25 airports in Canada. Data was based on six...
Apr 11, 2024
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O.J. Simpson dead at 76
O.J. Simpson has died. His family said he passed away Wednesday in Las Vegas after a battle with can...
Apr 11, 2024
One person dead in collision on Highway 17 east
The OPP says a 24 year old from the Rat Portage First Nation has been killed as a result of single v...
Apr 11, 2024
How much will you receive for your Canada Carbon Rebate?
The federal government has released a tool to help Canadians figure out approximately how much their...
Apr 11, 2024
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City proposing to extend sewer and water services down Railway Street
The City of Kenora is hoping to extend sewer and water services all the way to the end of Railway St...
Apr 11, 2024
KDSB awards grants for Child Poverty Reduction Programs
The Kenora District Services Board is awarding 11 grants under it's Child Poverty Reduction program....
Apr 11, 2024