Cameron Won't Seek NDP Nomination Again

The NDP in the Kenora Riding will be seeking a new candidate for the
next federal election.

Tania Cameron announced last night that she doesn't not plan to seek
the New Democrats nomination.

Cameron cited family considerations and changes in her career path for
her decision not to run again.

Cameron has been the NDP candidate in each of the past two federal
elections and placed second behind Greg Rickford in 2011.

The next federal election is slated for October of 2015.

Gravelle Promises Action on Northern Transport

The provincial government insists it will listen closely to northerners in the development of a transportation policy for northern Ontario.

Northern Development Minister Michael Gravelle says its a priority for the Premier and for him, that they get the strategy right and know how important it is for the region's economy.

The Liberals identified plans to address the special transportation needs of the north in last week's Throne Speech

Campbell Demands Creation of Northern Committee

There are renewed calls to set up a Northern Committee at Queen's Park.

Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Sarah Campbell responded to the throne speech today.

She says northern alienation is alive and well in her riding.

Campbell says premier Kathleen Wynne says all the right things in the throne speech
but doesn't give any concrete ideas on how to achieve them.

New Job Search Tool For Con College Students

Confederation College is now part of an online job bank called "Workbay".

Workbay Spokesperson Mary Hayes says they help match employers with future employees.

Hayes says it's taken a year to create the website with Northwest Employment Works and Confederation College.

Hayes describes the service as a dating site for jobs.

Muskies Beat Broncos In Northland Cup Opener

Fort Frances has drawn first blood in the Northland Cup girls hockey
championships.

The Muskies blanked Beaver Brae 1-0 last night in Fort Frances.

Game two of the home and home series moves to Kenora Sunday afternoon.

The Broncos will have to win by two or more goals in order to win the two-game
total goal series.

Former Saint Heads to CIS Men's Volleyball Finals

A former member of the Thomas Aquinas Senior Boys volleyball team
is making his second appearance at the Canadian University Championships
this weekend.

Dan Boutwell is a middle hitter for the top-ranked Brandon Bobcats.

He says the team seems to be peaking at just the right time.

The Bobcats won their first ever Can-West University title this past weekend.

The national championships start Friday at Laval in Quebec City.