Exotic Pet Laws Under Review

Ontario Community Safety Minister Madeleine Meilleur says she wants to talk with municipalities about having the province regulate exotic animals like the python believed responsible for killing two New Brunswick boys on Monday.

Meilleur says there should also be regulations to protect people from dangerous animals that some people keep as pets.

Police say Noah and Connor Barthe, aged four and six, were found dead Monday after a 45-kilogram African rock python escaped from its enclosure in the apartment where the boys were sleeping and apparently crushed them to death.

Conservative MPP Files for Leadership Review

Progressive Conservative M-P-P Frank Klees says party leader Tim Hudak should to allow a leadership review at a policy convention in London next month.

Klees says Hudak shouldn't be trying to suppress the will of Tories after the party lost four of five by-elections last week and have filed motions to seek a leadership review.

However, deputy P-C Leader Christine Elliott says disgruntled Tories should ``calm down'' and forget about looking for a review of Tim Hudak's leadership.

KBI Festivities Well Underway

The Kenora Bass International is now underway.

The first flight of teams were giving the green light at 6:30 this morning.

Included in the flight are last years championship team of Aaron Wiebe and Peter Tully.

Over 125 teams are going after the 25 thousand dollar first prize, while Team Canada is looks to retain the Frank Townsend Memorial Trophy over Team USA.

895 The Lake will have live updates of the weigh ins starting at 4:00 on the Harbourfront.

Meanwhile, the KBI  Kids tournament starts today at 10:00 on the Harbourfront docks.

The bar under the Whitecap Pavilion opens at 3:00 with dinner at 5:30 hosted by Gropps Country Catering.

Day 1 wraps up with a movie under the Whitecap Pavilion at 7:00.

Hydro One to Build New Transformer in Barwick

Hydro One is set to spend 25-million dollars on the construction of a new transformer station for the Rainy River district.

The station, to be located in Barwick, will replace an existing and aging one in Fort Frances.

Spokesperson Tiziana Baccega Rosa says they have all of the approvals in place to start the work.

She says the station will improve the electricity capacity for the area between Fort Frances and Rainy River.

MNR Offers Bear Safety Tips

The Ministry of Natural Resources has some tips to protect yourself against a bear attack following an attack at Sandbar Provincial Park North of Ignace.

Spokesperson Jolanta Kowalski says its important to keep an eye on your pets, and to properly store food away at any campsite.

Kowalski also said its a good idea to carry a whistle, bear spray, and even an axe.

She adds the bear that attacked that man was euthanized and sent for tests.

Canadian Blood Services Looking for 50,000 Donations

More blood is needed across Northwestern Ontario.

And the Canadian Blood Services says the situation is the same across the country.

Fortunately, Local Rep Mike Choi says as of right now there are no hospital patients going without blood.

Choi says more than 50-thousand-donations are needed by Labour Day.

The next clinic in Kenora is September 9th and 10.

Treaty 3 Hosts Planning For The Future Forum

Grand Council Treaty 3 is planning for the future.

They are hosting a youth career exploration forum in Kenora on August 14th and 15th at the Best Western Lakeside Inn

Youth who enroll in the forum will learn about career and education planning, job readiness, and financial responsibility.

Registration ends today.

Contact Annie Boyd at reception@treaty3.ca or at (807) 542-4214