Friday, April 25, 2014

1,000 People Without Power

Hydro One is confirming a power outage in the city of Kenora.

Initial reports this morning indicated the outage in the Donbrock / Airport Road area.

A spokesperson with Hydro One confirms that 1,000 customers are affected.

The cause of the out is still being investigated and the company hopes to have power restored by 8:30.

We will have updates as they are made available.

Harbourtown Biz Talks Downtown Revitalization

Waiting to move forward.

Mort Goss is the President of Harbourtown Biz and says work on phase 3 downtown revitalization is at a stand still.

Goss sais things are slow moving as the city awaits federal funding for the project.

He made the statement following the annual general meeting adding that the Biz is consulted at the engineering level.

Also at the AGM Goss noted money is set aside for businesses who will be impacted by the project.

Wynne Promises Northern Debate

Ontario's Premier has issued a challenge to her opposition leaders.

Kathleen Wynne used her visit to the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association last night to challenge PC leader Tim Hudak and NDP leader Andrea Horwath to a leaders debate in northern Ontario if they force a spring election.

NDP leader Andrea Horwath was quick to respond says the Liberals have ignored the needs of northern Ontario for too long and she'd be happy to debate Wynne anywhere, anytime.

NOHF Funding Announcement Expected

Watch for an announcement today from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund.

It's expected Northern Development Minister Michael Gravelle will announce funding to 8-communities in northwestern Ontario.

Kenora, Emo, and Sachigo Lake First Nation are said to be among the benefactors.

Gravelle will be atending the beapit session at the NOMA Conference.

Funding for Local Festivals

More funding for of festivals planned in Kenora this summer.

Muskies on main is getting $3,700 undred dollars, the Kenora Bass International is receiving $4,530 hundred, and Harbourfest will also see $9,050 handed over to them.

The money is coming from the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation and is to be used to marker the events.

Feds Provide Funding to NAN Women

The Federal Government is providing 200-thousand dollars to the Nishnawbe Aski Nation to provide training and skills development for First Nations women.

NAN Deputy Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler says they want to reach out to as many communities as they can.

The 200-thousand is for two years and Fiddler hopes they'll be able to expand it after the funding runs out.

Local Agency Speaks Against Moose Tag Reductions

The Sunset Country Travel Association is the latest group to complain about the reduction in
moose tags this year.

Executive Director at Sunset Country Travel Association, Gerry Cariou says it will not only impact the
tourist industry, but local hunters as well.

Almost every Wildlife Management Unit across northwestern Ontario will see a reduction in the
number of moose tags available this year.

Time to Invest in Forestry

Investment bank Dundee Capital Markets says it might be worth investing in the forestry sector.

A research report cites increasing housing starts in the U.S. and a lower Canadian dollar to the American greenback as being favourable to Canadian producers.

It names Domtar and Resolute Forest Products as preferred investments because both stocks are inexpensive and because of the forecast for growth in earnings.