Northern Ontario high school students hit the bottle and use cannabis more than their provincial counterparts.
112 students took part in the most recent Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey.
Dr. Robert Mann says the stats for the Northern Region were slightly higher than the provincial average.
The survey was administered to students in Grade 7 to 12.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Heating City Hall
The City of Kenora is going to have to cough up almost 17 thousand dollars for a new heating system in city hall.
The city is planning to replace the Heating, Ventilation, andAir Conditioning system in the aging building.
Councillor Dave McCann says because its an old building when repairs are needed, they tend to be expensive.
The city is planning to replace the Heating, Ventilation, andAir Conditioning system in the aging building.
Councillor Dave McCann says because its an old building when repairs are needed, they tend to be expensive.
Ignatieff visits Kenora
The federal leader of the Liberal Party says he has real concerns about how the Harper Government is running the country.
Michael Ignatieff was in Kenora last week to meet with party faithful.
He expressed concern about the nations ballooning deficit.
Ignatieff says when his party supported the budget last year,the deficit was projected to be 32 billion dollars.
Now he says the government is looking at a 56 billion dollar shortfall.
Michael Ignatieff was in Kenora last week to meet with party faithful.
He expressed concern about the nations ballooning deficit.
Ignatieff says when his party supported the budget last year,the deficit was projected to be 32 billion dollars.
Now he says the government is looking at a 56 billion dollar shortfall.
Friday, November 20, 2009
New Police Chief
Robin Jones is the new face of the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service.
Jones has been appointed Chief by the Police Services Board, replacing John Domm.
She as worked in several portfolios and was the Provincial Negotiator for First Nations Police Services throughout Ontario 2-years ago.
Jones will oversee a staff of 175-uniform and civilian officers in 35-Police Detachments.
Jones has been appointed Chief by the Police Services Board, replacing John Domm.
She as worked in several portfolios and was the Provincial Negotiator for First Nations Police Services throughout Ontario 2-years ago.
Jones will oversee a staff of 175-uniform and civilian officers in 35-Police Detachments.
Children's Aid Societies
Kenora-Patricia Child and Family Services is denying reports that lay-offs are imminent.
There were reports this morning that the Children's Aid Society may have to lay off as many as 16 staff members due to a financial shortfall.
Executive Director, Bill Leonard says they did have some financial concerns but those have since been ironed out and its businessas usual for his agency.
A number of children's aid groups in the province have been reportingsizable deficits in recent months and have had to lay-off staff to cope with the funding shortfalls.
There were reports this morning that the Children's Aid Society may have to lay off as many as 16 staff members due to a financial shortfall.
Executive Director, Bill Leonard says they did have some financial concerns but those have since been ironed out and its businessas usual for his agency.
A number of children's aid groups in the province have been reportingsizable deficits in recent months and have had to lay-off staff to cope with the funding shortfalls.
Ignatieff in Kenora
The Leader of Canada's official opposition isn't hinting if and when he might withdraw his support for the Harper Government.
Michael Ignatieff was in Kenora last night for a town hall style meeting.
He says its clear that Canadians weren't in the mood for a fall election, but isn't sure how long he will be willing to prop up the Conservative government.
Ignatieff says the key to getting northwestern Ontario out of its economic slump is more research and development in the forestry sector, to develop new products that can be marketed around the world.
Michael Ignatieff was in Kenora last night for a town hall style meeting.
He says its clear that Canadians weren't in the mood for a fall election, but isn't sure how long he will be willing to prop up the Conservative government.
Ignatieff says the key to getting northwestern Ontario out of its economic slump is more research and development in the forestry sector, to develop new products that can be marketed around the world.
Port Resigns
The City of Kenora is losing another one of its senior staff members.
Jeff Port, the municipal planner has submitted his resignation.
His last day on the job will be November 27th.
His resignation comes less than two weeks after the City's Chief Administrative Officer Bill
Presentanz announced heis going to be retiring next year.
Port could not be reached for comment.
Jeff Port, the municipal planner has submitted his resignation.
His last day on the job will be November 27th.
His resignation comes less than two weeks after the City's Chief Administrative Officer Bill
Presentanz announced heis going to be retiring next year.
Port could not be reached for comment.
New School Dryden
Construction work on a new elementary school in Dryden could begin in the spring if the Ministry of Education gives its blessing to the project.
Earlier this year, the board tendered the project, but it came in way over budget.
Superintentant of Business, Dean Carrie says they have been working with the contractor that provided the lowest bid to try and reduce costs.
Carrie says the new school would cost about 13 million dollars to build.
The board is expected to find out next month if they can go ahead with the project.
Earlier this year, the board tendered the project, but it came in way over budget.
Superintentant of Business, Dean Carrie says they have been working with the contractor that provided the lowest bid to try and reduce costs.
Carrie says the new school would cost about 13 million dollars to build.
The board is expected to find out next month if they can go ahead with the project.
Food Bank Use High
Kenora's Salvation Army has seen an increase in monthly users of its food bank.
Captain Debby Goss says they've gone from 50 people using the food bank in a month to around 80.
Goss adds they've also seen a decrease in food donations.
Goss notes they are in need of canned fruit, vegetables and alphagetti and anyone who wishes to donate can drop off their goods at the Salvation Army Thrift Store.
Captain Debby Goss says they've gone from 50 people using the food bank in a month to around 80.
Goss adds they've also seen a decrease in food donations.
Goss notes they are in need of canned fruit, vegetables and alphagetti and anyone who wishes to donate can drop off their goods at the Salvation Army Thrift Store.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Thunder Bay Worker Killed
Two labour inspectors are looking into the death of a 51-year-old recycling worker loading a container onto a truck at a Thunder Bay grocery store.
The ministry of labour spokesman says somehow the man's head was crushed between the container and the truck.
The victim was employed by Thunder Bay waste-management company ReCool.
The ministry of labour spokesman says somehow the man's head was crushed between the container and the truck.
The victim was employed by Thunder Bay waste-management company ReCool.
Hospital Foundation Director
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation has its fourth executivedirector in the past year.
Jess Rheault was hired last week to fill the position.
She says in addition to the Tree of Lights campaign, they will alsobe erecting the lighted Christmas structures along Lakeview Drive.
Rheault says their fundraising efforts right now are going towards a PCR analyzer forthe Lab department.
Jess Rheault was hired last week to fill the position.
She says in addition to the Tree of Lights campaign, they will alsobe erecting the lighted Christmas structures along Lakeview Drive.
Rheault says their fundraising efforts right now are going towards a PCR analyzer forthe Lab department.
Community Foundation Grants
A total of 14 groups in Kenora have been given over 46 thousand dollars from the Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation.
Executive Director Darlene MacGilivry says the foundation helps out a variety of programs in the region.
The Kenora Fellowship Centre, and St. John's Ambulance will each be receiving 3 thousand dollars, and the Sioux Narrows School Student Nutrition program will utilize over 2 thousand dollars.
Executive Director Darlene MacGilivry says the foundation helps out a variety of programs in the region.
The Kenora Fellowship Centre, and St. John's Ambulance will each be receiving 3 thousand dollars, and the Sioux Narrows School Student Nutrition program will utilize over 2 thousand dollars.
Hampton on HST
The New Democrats say a harmonized sales tax of 13-percent is nothing more then a tax break for large and profitable corporations.
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton is asking residents to voice their opposition to Legislation creating the single tax.
Hampton notes ordinary people will end up paying more in hydro, heat and filling their gas tank.
Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton is asking residents to voice their opposition to Legislation creating the single tax.
Hampton notes ordinary people will end up paying more in hydro, heat and filling their gas tank.
KPDSB Kindergarten
The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board has started the process of deciding where to extend all-day junior and senior kindergarten classesnext year.
The public school board will be able to offer only two classes starting next fall.
Superintendant of Business, Dean Carrie says its going to take some work to find locations that fit the Ministry of Education criteria.
Carrie says under the government's regulations, the schools will have to be able to accomodate at least 26 students, whichwill limit the number of locations they can use next year.
The public school board will be able to offer only two classes starting next fall.
Superintendant of Business, Dean Carrie says its going to take some work to find locations that fit the Ministry of Education criteria.
Carrie says under the government's regulations, the schools will have to be able to accomodate at least 26 students, whichwill limit the number of locations they can use next year.
DSSAB Increase
Kenora City Council has reluctantly agreed to hand over an extra 217 thousand dollars to the Kenora District Services Board this year.
The board says due to unexpectedly high costs for Ontario Works programs this year, they had to amend their 2009 budget.
Councillor Chris Van Wallenghem refused to vote in favourof the increase, saying the 10 percent hike is out of line.
While other members of council agreed, they said the city's hands are tied and its required by law to pay the extra costs.
The board says due to unexpectedly high costs for Ontario Works programs this year, they had to amend their 2009 budget.
Councillor Chris Van Wallenghem refused to vote in favourof the increase, saying the 10 percent hike is out of line.
While other members of council agreed, they said the city's hands are tied and its required by law to pay the extra costs.
Ignatieff in Kenora today
The leader of the federal Liberals will be paying a visit to theKenora Riding today.
Michael Ignatieff has a number of events planned for his stay in town.
He will be holding a Town Hall meeting tonight atthe Best Western Lakeside Inn starting at 7:30.
He is also will be meeting local aboriginal and municipal leaders throughout the day.
This is Ignatieff's first visit to the Kenora Riding since hewas chosen to lead the party almost a year ago.
Michael Ignatieff has a number of events planned for his stay in town.
He will be holding a Town Hall meeting tonight atthe Best Western Lakeside Inn starting at 7:30.
He is also will be meeting local aboriginal and municipal leaders throughout the day.
This is Ignatieff's first visit to the Kenora Riding since hewas chosen to lead the party almost a year ago.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Thunder Bay Flu Scanners
Wait times at Thunder Bay flu shot clinics should get shorter once new computer equipment is up and operating.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is receiving gear that will allow quicker sign-ins at swine flu and seasonal flu clinics.
The equipment will allow those seeking shots to swipe an Ontario health card or driver's licence for identification.
The health unit will receive about 20 scanners at a cost of about 60-thousand dollars.
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is receiving gear that will allow quicker sign-ins at swine flu and seasonal flu clinics.
The equipment will allow those seeking shots to swipe an Ontario health card or driver's licence for identification.
The health unit will receive about 20 scanners at a cost of about 60-thousand dollars.
Dryden Highways
The City of Dryden plans to lobby the provincial government to improve the state of highways in northwestern Ontario -- and ask fora higher speed limit.
Dryden will ask that the speed limit to be increased by 10 kilometres an hour.
One councillor says most travellers are going stateside because of the state of Ontario's highway's.
Dryden will ask that the speed limit to be increased by 10 kilometres an hour.
One councillor says most travellers are going stateside because of the state of Ontario's highway's.
Greyhound Hampton
No news, isn't good news when it comes to Greyhound Bus Service in northwestern Ontario.
Greyhound has said it will suspend bus service December 2nd unless the government agrees to provide some sort of subsidy for the service.
Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Howard Hampton says he asked the Transportation
Minister yesterday in the Ontario Legislature what's being done to keep the service running.
Hampton says so far no other bus company has applied to the Ontario Transportation Board to operate in northern Ontario if Greyhound pulls out.
Greyhound has said it will suspend bus service December 2nd unless the government agrees to provide some sort of subsidy for the service.
Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Howard Hampton says he asked the Transportation
Minister yesterday in the Ontario Legislature what's being done to keep the service running.
Hampton says so far no other bus company has applied to the Ontario Transportation Board to operate in northern Ontario if Greyhound pulls out.
Greyhound Hampton
No news, isn't good news when it comes to Greyhound Bus Service in northwestern Ontario.
Greyhound has said it will suspend bus service December 2nd unless the government agrees to provide some sort of subsidy for the service.
Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Howard Hampton says he asked the Transportation
Minister yesterday in the Ontario Legislature what's being done to keep the service running.
Hampton says so far no other bus company has applied to the Ontario Transportation Board to operate in northern Ontario if Greyhound pulls out.
Greyhound has said it will suspend bus service December 2nd unless the government agrees to provide some sort of subsidy for the service.
Kenora-Rainy River M.P.P. Howard Hampton says he asked the Transportation
Minister yesterday in the Ontario Legislature what's being done to keep the service running.
Hampton says so far no other bus company has applied to the Ontario Transportation Board to operate in northern Ontario if Greyhound pulls out.
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