Thursday, June 5, 2014

Kenora Increase Waste Transfer Station Hours

By popular demand, the hours of operation of the Waste Transfer Station are being increased.

Kenora City Council has agreed to extend hours of operation on Sundays for the next five months.

Operations manager Rick Perchuck says they've noticed a big increase in traffic in recent weeks.

Starting this weekend, Perchuck says the Waste Transfer Station will open at 8:30 and close at 5:00.

4 More Break and Enters in Kenora

The Kenora OPP are investing a rash on new break and enters in the community.

Over the past week 2 houses in the Lakeside area were broken into.

In one case the resident was not home, in the second the resident woke up and scared off the suspect just like in previous break ins.

Police also say 2 garages on First Street South were also broken into.

If anyone as information they are asked to call the OPP or Crimestoppers.

Police have released a sketch of a suspect following previous break ins last month.

Hudak Puts Job on the Line

PC leader Tim Hudak is prepared to put his job on the line.

Hudak says if he's elected Premier, and doesn't deliver on his everyone campaign promises, he'll resign.

That includes balacning the budget within 2 years.

He made that promise during a town hall gathering in Ajax.

On Tuesday, Hudak pledged to hold his cabinet ministers to a high level of accountability by signing an oath that includes a promise never to raise taxes.

Wynne Promises Quick Return to Queen's Park

Liberal leader Kathleen Wynne says the break between next Thursday's election and when elected MPP's go back to work will be short.

20 days to be exact.

Speaking to reporters Tuesday morning, Wynne stated her party has been clear about their plan during the election campaign and is ready to take action as quickly as possible.

Wynne also believes the Liberals are defining the election debate as having the only plan that will move Ontario forward in a positive way.

Summer Forecast Released

It won't be a dry summer across northwestern Ontario.

The Weather Channel says the southern portion of the region will receive below normal precipitation, while the northern portion will receive more rain.

Meterologist Doug Gilham offers a sneak peek on temperatures, noting the average high is 20-degrees and it usually peaks around 24.

Manhunt for Moncton Shooter Continues

Codiac RCMP are confirming 3 officers were shot dead by a shooter in north moncton.....2 additional officers were also injured. They're listed in stable condition.

24-year old Justin Bourque...... who went on a shooting spree in north Moncton last tonight....is still at large and is considered armed and dangerous....the RCMP have released a picture of the young man dressed in camo carrying numerous weapons.

Emergency Tactical Units from Saint John and other municipalities - rushed to Moncton to assist in the hunt. Many residents in the area of the Moncton Coliseum, Worthington, Preston, and the Elmurst area reported hiding in their homes and hearing gunshots. Around 10 after 11, the RCMp re-issued a warning for people around the Moncton Coliseum and Pinehurst Subdivision to stay inside with the doors locked.

The hospital has been locked down to all except family members of critically ill patients and additional nurses are being called in

The RCMP believes Bourque is in the woods near Pinehurst.