By: Sheri Leviski
2009-06-08
12:21:18
The Ontario Federation of Labour is standing up for Ontario's workers.
The OFL kicked off its Drive to Work Caravan this morning in Kenora.
President Wayne Samuelson says they intend to demand the Premier take action to protect workers pensions, benefits and severance pay.
The OFL's caravan will be making stops in Dryden and Fort Frances later today.
The caravan will arrive in Toronto on June 25th.
By: Tim Davidson
2009-06-08
05:34:49
The OPP have arrested a suspect in connection to an assault in Memorial Park in downtown Kenora.
The assault took place late last Thursday evening.
Police say the victim was taken to the Winnipeg Health Science Center for treatment of what were believed to be life-threatening injuries.
He is now reported to be in stable condition.
The OPP's Northwest Regional Crime Unit was brought in and a 28 year old Sioux Lookout man has been charged with aggravated assault.
Joseph William Wesley is currently in custody at the Kenora Jail is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.
By: Tim Davidson
2009-06-08
05:26:57
A 25 year old Kenora man is facing a number of charges after a motor vehicle collision on Valley Drive.
On Thursday, Kenora OPP and Kenora Police were advised that someone was driving erratically and had hit a tree.
Police found the vehicle still running against the tree, and were advised by witnesses a number of males had fled on foot.
Two of the males were located shortly after and it was determined that while fleeing from the scene, one of the men assaulted a citizen walking his dog.
The investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Kenora OPP or Crimestoppers.
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