PC Leadership Race

A new leader for Ontario's Progressive Conservative Party will be crowned this weekend.

The ballots will be counted on June 27 at a party convention in Markham.

Leadership candidate Christine Elliott is weighing in on the Premier's decision to move forestry into the already existing Ministry of Northern Development and Mines.

Conservative Kenora MP Greg Rickford recently announced his endorsement for Elliott.

Elliott is running against, Tim Hudak, Frank Klees, and Randy Hillier.

VICARS office open

The Sunset Area Victim Crisis Assistance Referral Service has opened up new offices in Kenora and Dryden.

Executive Director of VICARS Monika Humink says they are now looking for community support.

She notes they are working closely with the Kenora Police, OPP and Treaty Three.
The Kenora office is located on Main Street South.

Fort Frances Investigation

OPP are investigating a death in Fort Frances.Police are saying little about the case, other than the body of 75-year-old Martin Selman was found in his home early Monday morning.

The investigation is being conducted under the direction of the Coroner's Office.

Picklake Death

The death of an unindentified man during a confrontation with police outside Pickle Lake is being investigated.

OPP were following up on an investigation when a confrontation occurred.

A handgun belong to an officer went off, killing the man.

Natural Gas Price Down

Union Gas customers across Northwestern Ontario will see a reduction in natural gas rates.

The Ontario Energy Board has approved a rate reduction effective July 1st.

Customers will likely notice about a 232 dollar decrease in their annual natural gas bill.