Body of Missing Florida Man Found in Lake of the Woods

Kenora OPP Marine Unit say they have located the body of 68 year old Bill Amason.

The Florida man went missing on Lake of the Woods this past weekend after heading out for a boat ride.

The OPP Marine Unit did locate the body yesterday in the water close to his last known location.

A post-mortem exam will be conducted later today at Lake of the Woods District Hospital.

Treaty Three Wants Judicial Review of Hydro Contracts

The provincial government is being taken to court over hydro rights in northwestern Ontario.

Grand Council Treaty Three says its will be asking for a judicial review of contracts awarded on its traditional lands.

Treaty Three is worried the new hydro projects will have an adverse impact on its communities in this region.

Grand Chief Diane Kelly and other band leaders are holding a press conference in Toronto today to talk about their legal action.

Five Candidates expected in Kenora-Rainy River in fall election

There could be as many as five candidates in the upcoming provincial election in the Kenora-Rainy River Riding.

The Northern Ontario Heritage Party says it has two candidates ready to file nomination papers including one locally.

The party is expected to release the name of the candidate in the next few days.

Leader of the party, Ed Deibel says they plan to have a candidate in all 11 ridings across northern Ontario.

Rickford Gets Ready for new session of Parliament

Members of Parliament are gearing up for a new session .

Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford says he' been busy familiarizing himself with his new portfolios.

Rickford says his parliamentary secretary positions fit in nicely with the work he's trying to do in this riding.

Rickford is the parliamentary assistant for CanNor, Fednor as well as Aboriginal Affairs.

Parliament is set to resume September 19th.

Con College Says business as usual despite OPSEU Strike

Confederation College is anticipating no major disruptions now that support staff have walked off the job.

President Jim Madder says he's disappointed that a negotiated settlement could not be reached.

Madder stresses programs and services at Confederation will continue and officials will welcome new and returning students at each of the 9-campuses.

College Support Staff Go On Strike

Unionized support staff at Ontario's community colleges are on strike today just before students return for a new school year.

Rod Bemister, chairman of the OPSEU bargaining committee, says they are willing to return to talks.

The colleges also say they will be happy to return to negotiations.

The union says it went on strike because the colleges demanded concessions and clawbacks to its existing contract.

Fatigue blamed on Trans-Canada Accident near Wawa

Fatigue may be a factor in a fatal collision on Highway 17 near Wawa.

OPP Staff Seargent Dan Dawson says Tuesday morning's collision happened when a car crossed into the path of a transport truck.

Dawson says two other passengers in the car suffered non life threatening injuries.

Ring of Fire Deal Signed

Four Northern First Nations are working together towards creating an east-west corridor in the Ring of Fire.

They signed the collaborative agreement in Thunder Bay yesterday and Fort Hope Chief Harry Papah says it will mean they'll have a common voice.

A working group has been established and will consult with residents throughout September.

Bronco Football Team plays Dryden in Exhibition game

Beaver Brae's football team gets its first real test today.

The Broncos wrap a two week training camp with an exhibition game in Dryden this afternoon.

Beaver Brae head coach Chris Penner says they will be staying in the second division of the Winnipeg High School Football League this year, even though they have a very young team.

Game time is 3:00 this afternoon at Harry McMaster Field in Dryden.

Next week, the Broncos open the regular season in Steinbach.