Today is Weedless Wednesday a day when people are encouraged to try and kick their
smoking habit.
Dr. Karen Mazurski is a local anti-smoking advocate and says tobacco is a highly addictive substance and stresses one can't quit overnight.
Mazurski notes that quitting for even a couple of days is beneficial as people learn from each quit attempt.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Changes in store for FedNOR?
Major changes may be in store for Northern Ontario's funding body.
There are reports that top officials with FedNor have been sequestered in Sudbury to discuss the future direction of the Federal agency.
Kenora MP Greg Rickford the goal is to make a better economic development agency for the region.
Rickford believes this Region will see an even better FedNor operating in the near future.
There are reports that top officials with FedNor have been sequestered in Sudbury to discuss the future direction of the Federal agency.
Kenora MP Greg Rickford the goal is to make a better economic development agency for the region.
Rickford believes this Region will see an even better FedNor operating in the near future.
Freedom of the City Distinction being Sought
Its kind of like getting the key to the city.Kenora's 116th Independant Field Battery has requested the honorary designation of Freedom of the City.
Colonel Woody Linton says the honor is given to an organization that
has provided heroic service to the community.
Linton says if city council grants the request, they will start the ball rolling
with the Department of National Defense for the honorary distinction.
Not too late for a flu shot
Northwestern Health Unit's medical officer of health says the new strain of flu concerning health officials this year isn't posing many problems in this area yet.
H-3-N-2 has strained medical services elsewhere in the province, especially southern Ontario
in and around Toronto.
Doctor James Arthurs says because of its inactivity here, it doesn't mean people should avoid getting the flu shot.
Arthurs says this year's flu shot includes a vaccine to combat the new strain.
H-3-N-2 has strained medical services elsewhere in the province, especially southern Ontario
in and around Toronto.
Doctor James Arthurs says because of its inactivity here, it doesn't mean people should avoid getting the flu shot.
Arthurs says this year's flu shot includes a vaccine to combat the new strain.
City continues to seek funding for Harborfront Tent
The City of Kenora is doing what it can to make a year-round tent on the
Kenora Harborfront a reality.
Kenora mayor Dave Canfield says while they don't have any money budgeted
for the structure, they continue to seek out alternate sources of funding.
Earlier this week a local business owner pledged five thousand dollars towards the
estimated 1.5 million dollar cost of the new tent.
Kenora Harborfront a reality.
Kenora mayor Dave Canfield says while they don't have any money budgeted
for the structure, they continue to seek out alternate sources of funding.
Earlier this week a local business owner pledged five thousand dollars towards the
estimated 1.5 million dollar cost of the new tent.
Snow removal budget tapped out
All the snow this winter has been hard on the City of Kenora's
Budget.
Mayor Dave Canfield says if its keeps snowing, at some point
the city may no longer be able to afford to remove it all.
Canfield says crews would continue to plow the downtown core and
major traffic routes, but they may not be able to do every street in the city
for much longer.
Budget.
Mayor Dave Canfield says if its keeps snowing, at some point
the city may no longer be able to afford to remove it all.
Canfield says crews would continue to plow the downtown core and
major traffic routes, but they may not be able to do every street in the city
for much longer.
Funding Sought for Early Learning programs
The Kenora District Services Board says it wants the Ministry of Education
to come up with some capital funds renovate schools in the region so they
can host Early Learning and Care Centers and Best Start programs.
The Board says the province has not provided any funding for alterations or
renovations to existing schools.
Last April, the province transferred responsibility for early years programming
to the Ministry of Education from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
The KDSB says the lack of funding for early learning centers is not in the best
interests of children and goes against the Ministry of Education's vision of creating
the best opportunities for children to learn.
to come up with some capital funds renovate schools in the region so they
can host Early Learning and Care Centers and Best Start programs.
The Board says the province has not provided any funding for alterations or
renovations to existing schools.
Last April, the province transferred responsibility for early years programming
to the Ministry of Education from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services.
The KDSB says the lack of funding for early learning centers is not in the best
interests of children and goes against the Ministry of Education's vision of creating
the best opportunities for children to learn.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Police Issue Warning about local Ice Conditions
Despite the recent cold weather, the OPP are warning local residents to
make sure of ice conditions before you venture out on local lakes and
rivers.
Over the weekend, the OPP say they were notified about a hole that
had opened up on Laurenson's Creek near K-Sports.
Officers investigated and say it appears that no-one fell through the ice at that location.
Police add that anyone heading out on the ice should have the proper
safety equipment, including a floatation device, a tow rope, a set of ice
picks and crampons.
make sure of ice conditions before you venture out on local lakes and
rivers.
Over the weekend, the OPP say they were notified about a hole that
had opened up on Laurenson's Creek near K-Sports.
Officers investigated and say it appears that no-one fell through the ice at that location.
Police add that anyone heading out on the ice should have the proper
safety equipment, including a floatation device, a tow rope, a set of ice
picks and crampons.
New Chair chosen for Kenora District Services Board
A total revamping of the Kenora District Services Board.
Ten new faces sit on the 13-member Board of Directors.
Returning member Phil Vinet of Red Lake has been been elected Chair, replacing Rory MacMillian who is no longer the Kenora representative.
Vinet expressed interest in the Chair's seat and was unopposed at the first KDSB meeting of 2011, even though he is vacationing in Hawaii.
Louis Roussin is the new representative for the City of Kenora.
Other local members on the district services board include Barry Baltesson
and Irene Kember representing the unincorporated areas.
Ten new faces sit on the 13-member Board of Directors.
Returning member Phil Vinet of Red Lake has been been elected Chair, replacing Rory MacMillian who is no longer the Kenora representative.
Vinet expressed interest in the Chair's seat and was unopposed at the first KDSB meeting of 2011, even though he is vacationing in Hawaii.
Louis Roussin is the new representative for the City of Kenora.
Other local members on the district services board include Barry Baltesson
and Irene Kember representing the unincorporated areas.
Big Pledge for Harborfront Tent
A local business man is putting his money where his mouth is.Bruce Krawicki from Best Way Rentals says he would like the City of Kenora to go ahead with the installation of a new tent down on the Harborfront.
After making his deputation, Krawicki then presented a cheque for five thousand dollars to council to go towards the tent fund.
The city is getting ready to put out a tender for the project to find out exactly how much a tent will cost.
Foul Play Ruled out in fatal fire
Residents of a close-knit remote northwestern Ontario First Nation of Summer Beaver are mourning the loss of two infants in a house fire.
Two boys, aged two and three, died in the fire last Thursday afternoon.
A 6-month-old girl suffered smoke inhalation and is listed in critical but stable condition at the Children's Hospital in London.
Police say the child is experiencing breathing complications but has no burn injuries.
The children's parents suffered no major injuries in the fire.
Police say that the fire was likely accidental but the exact cause isn't known.
Two boys, aged two and three, died in the fire last Thursday afternoon.
A 6-month-old girl suffered smoke inhalation and is listed in critical but stable condition at the Children's Hospital in London.
Police say the child is experiencing breathing complications but has no burn injuries.
The children's parents suffered no major injuries in the fire.
Police say that the fire was likely accidental but the exact cause isn't known.
Dryden City Council Votes against Police Costing
Dryden Council has endorsed the Municipal Police Services as the law enforcement agency of choice.
Council voted 3 against 1 in favour of not entering into a police costing study, with 3-councilors forced to declare a conflict.
Mayor Craig Nuttall voted against the resolution stating he has concerns about the Police Service budget.
Councilor Mike Wood says they can't afford to lose community policing and suggests that switching to
the OPP would result in the loss of control of their police service.
Council voted 3 against 1 in favour of not entering into a police costing study, with 3-councilors forced to declare a conflict.
Mayor Craig Nuttall voted against the resolution stating he has concerns about the Police Service budget.
Councilor Mike Wood says they can't afford to lose community policing and suggests that switching to
the OPP would result in the loss of control of their police service.
Abitibi Vows more Cost-Cutting
AbitibiBowater is planning further cost cutting at some of its Canadian mills.
C-E-O Richard Garneau says with the Canadian dollar hovering around par with the U-S greenback, the company needs to have a similar cost structure on both sides of the border.
Garneau declined to identify the targeted mills or indicate how much more costly they are to operate than their U-S counterparts.
C-E-O Richard Garneau says with the Canadian dollar hovering around par with the U-S greenback, the company needs to have a similar cost structure on both sides of the border.
Garneau declined to identify the targeted mills or indicate how much more costly they are to operate than their U-S counterparts.
Crimestoppers turns 25 in NWO
The Crimestoppers program in Northwestern Ontario and Northern Minnesota is celebrating
a major milestone this year.
It turns 25 year old.
Bill Harrington is the chairman of the Crimestoppers board and says they've seen a lot of growth
in the last quarter-century.
Last year Crimestoppers received 564 tips from residents in northwestern Ontario and
Northern Minnesota and approved over 14 thousand dollars in rewards for those tips.
a major milestone this year.
It turns 25 year old.
Bill Harrington is the chairman of the Crimestoppers board and says they've seen a lot of growth
in the last quarter-century.
Last year Crimestoppers received 564 tips from residents in northwestern Ontario and
Northern Minnesota and approved over 14 thousand dollars in rewards for those tips.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Tragic House Fire in Summer Beaver
The Ontario Fire Marshall has been called in to investigate a fatal house fire in the remote Northern community of Summer Beaver.
Nishnawbe-Aski Police received a report of the fire last Thursday.
Police say 2-children are reported dead and one is currently being treated for injuries.
All three children are under the age of 5.
The condition of all other occupants of the home is unkwnon at this time.
Nishnawbe-Aski Police received a report of the fire last Thursday.
Police say 2-children are reported dead and one is currently being treated for injuries.
All three children are under the age of 5.
The condition of all other occupants of the home is unkwnon at this time.
Canfield elected Interim Vice President of NOMA
Kenora Mayor Dave Canfield has added some new duties to his resume.He has been named as interim executive vice-president of the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association.
Ron Nelson has been chosen interim president of NOMA.
Nelson says he's ready to mobilize the lobby organization during this election year.
Canfield and Nelson will hold the positions until NOMA holds its annual general meeting in April.
OPP costing resolution on Council Agenda this Evening
Kenora City Council is endorsing a resolution drafted by Fort Frances about the cost
of policing.
The resolution says the cost of policing has increased dramatically over the past decade,
exceeding the cost of living.
Communities across the region say they want the provincial government to cover all the
increased costs of the recently negotiated OPP contract.
That includes a five percent increase for this year.
Mayor Dave Canfield says while they don't have an issue with the service the OPP
provide locally, they do want the province to increase the police services grant for
municipalities.
of policing.
The resolution says the cost of policing has increased dramatically over the past decade,
exceeding the cost of living.
Communities across the region say they want the provincial government to cover all the
increased costs of the recently negotiated OPP contract.
That includes a five percent increase for this year.
Mayor Dave Canfield says while they don't have an issue with the service the OPP
provide locally, they do want the province to increase the police services grant for
municipalities.
Blood Donor Clinic Today
Canadian Blood Services is holding its first blood donor clinic of the
new year in Kenora.
Harvey Heather is a spokesperson for the agency and says they are
hoping for a good turn-out.
The clinic will start at 4:30 this afternoon at St. Thomas Aquinas school
and run until 9:00.
It will run again tomorrow morning from 9:30 to 12:30.
new year in Kenora.
Harvey Heather is a spokesperson for the agency and says they are
hoping for a good turn-out.
The clinic will start at 4:30 this afternoon at St. Thomas Aquinas school
and run until 9:00.
It will run again tomorrow morning from 9:30 to 12:30.
December a busy month for Crimestoppers
December was a bumper month for the Crimestoppers program in northwestern Ontario
and northern Minnesota.
Figures released for 2010 show that last month, over 42 thousand dollars in stolen property
was recovered, and 96 thousand dollars in drugs were seized.
Crimestoppers also approved 45 hundred dollars in tips, which is about a third of the money
paid out in 2010.
The busiest month in 2010 for Crimestoppers was May, with 220 thousand dollars in property
and drugs seized.
and northern Minnesota.
Figures released for 2010 show that last month, over 42 thousand dollars in stolen property
was recovered, and 96 thousand dollars in drugs were seized.
Crimestoppers also approved 45 hundred dollars in tips, which is about a third of the money
paid out in 2010.
The busiest month in 2010 for Crimestoppers was May, with 220 thousand dollars in property
and drugs seized.
Saints Junior boys lose in bronze medal game
The Thomas Aquinas Saints junior boys basketball team finished fourth this past weekend at the St. Ignacious Falcons Invitational in Thunder Bay.
The Saints finished with a 2-2 record.
They lost in the bronze medal game to St. Ignacious.
Patrick VanBellingham was named to the tournament All-Star team.
The Saints finished with a 2-2 record.
They lost in the bronze medal game to St. Ignacious.
Patrick VanBellingham was named to the tournament All-Star team.
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