Fraser Institute Releases Border Report

The cost of increased security measures at the border and its impact on Canadians is coming in at a hefty price.


A Fraser Institute study pegs it at $19-billion annually.

Co-author Alexander Moens says it's hard to say if we're getting value for that money.

Moens does note that the newly signed Beyond the Border initiative has the opportunity to reduce inefficiencies.

Bear Hunting Tips

The Ministry of Natural Resources wants the public to be safe when bear hunting, especially for beginners.


The season is now underway.

Regional Enforcement Operations Manager Kevin Elliott says hunters need to have a bear hunting licence and must follow gear restrictions.

Hunters are also reminded to wear hunting orange and follow the time restrictions.

Bear hunting season runs until October 31st.

Emma Lang Reaches National Final

All the hard work has paid off for Vermilion Bay's Emma Lang.


Lang's history project on Red Lake's Ken Leishman, otherwise known as the Flying Bandit, has been named a finalist for the Canada's History Young Citizens award.

A national panel of judges will now review the videos of 30-finalists and announce six winners.

The winners receive a trip to Ottawa to participate in the Governor General's History Awards.

Lang is only one of three to make the final cut from Ontario.

One Month Old Found Dead In Dryden

A post mortem examination is being held today in Toronto following the death of a 1-month old baby boy from Dryden.


Dryden Police were notified Monday about the death of Christian Desgagne.

City Police have brought in the OPP North West Region Crime Unit and the Criminal Investigation Branch to help investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.

New Website for Sioux Lookout Museum

The Sioux Lookout Museum has taken on new look in the form of a website.

The site was launched yesterday, and features various artifacts and pictures from the permanent collection.

Community Development and Communications Manager Brian MacKinnon says while the actual museum is relocating, the website will provide the same information.

“This is a way for the community to get a glimpse of the artifacts while they wait for the museum to be identified.”

The website is www.siouxlookoutmuseum.ca.

Plans for Mining Infastructure

A promising future for Northwestern Ontario.

Representatives of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association are in Ottawa to meet with provincial leaders regarding issues and opportunities in the mining sector.

NOMA, along with other associations, is pushing the government to move forward with the initiative.

Vice President Dave Canfield says it would boost the local economy.

“Over the next 5-10 years, we could have about 10 mines in operation. They’re in the early stages now, so as long as the economy needs the metals, we can make this happen.”

NOMA is working with the province and first nations groups to make sure the issue gets addressed.