Man Injured in Collision with Deer

A 44 year old Vermillion Bay man is in stable condition after his motorcycle collided with a deer.

The OPP say the man was riding his Harley westbound on Highway 17 in Sandford Township around 7:00 last night when he collided with the animal.

Police say there was also extensive damage done to the motorcycle.

OPP Career Information Session in Kenora

A chance to learn about career opportunities with the OPP.

The Kenora detachment is holding an information session on Thursday.

The session is free to attend and is at the detachment at 7:00 Thursday evening.

Ffor more career information with the OPP visit www.opp.ca/ecms/index.php?id=86

NAPS Hands Out Awards

The Nishnawbe-Aski Nation is extending its gratitude towards NAN and Provincial Police officers.

An awards ceremony was held last week in Thunder Bay, honouring a number of officers for their bravery in the line of duty.

NAPS Constable Waylon Linklater was recognized for saving a man from a burning building while off duty in Moosonee last year.

Weagamow Lake Constables Stacey Gordon and David Laviolette, OPP Constable Jean Duguay, and
Pikangikum Constables Jonathan Schmidt and Louis Taylor were also honoured.

NAN Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler congratulates all of the officers for their outstanding performance.

Rickford Says Feds Are Moving on Ring of Fire

FedNor Minister Greg Rickford is defending his government's handling of the Ring of Fire.

A number of mayors have been critical of how little appears to be done in the development of the Chromite project.

Rickford stressed negotiations take time and it should be soon that local municipalities will be involved in shaping the project.

The issue popped up repeatedly at last week's Northwestern Ontario Regional Conference.

Liberals Encourage Feedback on New Policies

Area residents are being encouraged to get involved in sharing ideas with Ontario Liberals.

A new website has been set up to gather input.

President of the Kenora-Rainy River Liberal Riding Association Anthony Leek says Premier Kathleen Wynne is sincere turning to the public.

Leek says the website is a good way for people who can't get to meetings to have a say.

Northwest Business Center Launches New Program

The Northwest Business Center has lost one of its offices in the region, but still working to reach out to more local entrepreneurs.

The Business Center had to close its Dryden office this year, due to a lack of Funding.

But manager Diane Schwartz-Williams says they planning to use the internet for a program
called the "virtual adviser".

Schwartz-Williams says they hope to launch their virtual adviser program later this
month.

Health Unit Celebrates World Breast Feeding Week

Breastfeeding can be one of the best things for your baby.

The message from the Northwestern Health Unit as today marks the start of World Breastfeeding Week.

Public Health Nurse Donna Mior says it's good for both baby and mom.

Mior says breastfeeding can help mothers lose weight they gain during pregnancy as well as prevent ovarian and breast cancer.

Two Men Fined for Harassing Moose

Two men have been fined 25-hundred-dollars for harassing a moose on Eagle Lake.

Andrew Weiers of Dryden and Matthew Weiers from Alberta were spotted circling a moose in their boat back in July.

The Ministry of Natural Resources received a number of complaints, including video footage of the incident.

After repeatedly circling the moose, Matthew jumped on the back of it.