Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Teachers Union Plan Rally Against Back to Work Bill

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Union leaders say thousands of teachers are expected to rally today at Queen's Park to protest legislation that would freeze teachers...

No Changes Proposed for Northern Ontario Ridings

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Some good news for politicians and voters in northern Ontario. No changes are being proposed for the 10 federal ridings in the region by th...

School Boards ready for First Day of Classes

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There may be some bitter feelings headed into the new school year but the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board is staying the course. Th...

Mass Registration Begins this Evening

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A busy day for both parents and kids alike. After their first day of school, it will be time to head down to mass registration. Over the n...

Alarmed for Life Hits the North End

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Don't be alarmed if you see fire trucks rolling through your neighborhood this evening. Kenora Fire and Emergency Services Department w...

New School Year Begins at NOSM

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It's an early start for students at Lakehead University's Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Potential doctors begin classes toda...

Men's Slo-Pitch Season Winding Down

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The Beauty Bay Cubs and Kenora Truck Service have drawn first blood in their best-of-three finals in the Kenora Men's Slo-Pitch League. ...
Monday, August 27, 2012

Crime Stats down so far in 2012

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The OPP say they've been trying to crack down on drug related crime in Kenora and that effort seems to be paying off. Through the first...

Waiting list for Social Housing in Kenora District lengthens

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There was a slight increase in the Kenora District for social housing last year. That's a trend that's pretty similar to the rest o...

Funding Continued for Aboriginal Youth

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A key initiative for aboriginal youth is being continued by the Federal Government. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Jo...

Canfield Appointed to AMO Board

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Dave Canfield's daytimer is starting to get filled up. The Kenora mayor has returned from the annual Association of Municipalities of O...

Federal Government begins Pre-Budget Consulations

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The Federal Government is already working on the 2013 budget. Parliamentary Secretary to Finance Shelly Glover toured northwestern Ontario ...

Fire Crews Heading Home from B.C.

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Forest Firefighters are coming back today from British Columbia. All personnel that went to British Columbia on August 19th will be back in...

OPP Investigate Ignace Break-Ins

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A rash of thefts in Ignace has Provincial Police searching for answers. Seven reports of break, enter and thefts have been reported in the ...

A Good Turn-Out for Ride For Memories

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A big weekend for the Alzheimer Society for Kenora and Rainy River. Initial estimates show that over 36 thousand dollars was raised in the ...
Friday, August 24, 2012

Ontario AMBER Alert

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The Peel Police Service has issued an AMBER ALERT for two abducted children in the Peel Region. Here are the details: Vehicle Information:...

Unions Warn Of Possible Work-To-Rule

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Three powerful unions fighting government efforts to impose new contracts on Ontario teachers say school will start uninterrupted in Septemb...

Possible College Strike Looming

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School and union officials are warning Ontario's 24 colleges, including Confederation College, could be closed by labour strife as early...

Stolen Banners

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Members of the Kenora OPP detachment have recovered all of the stolen banners and flags from the Whitecap Pavillion on the Kenora Harbourfro...

10th Annual Ride For Memories Tomorrow

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This Saturday marks the Alzheimer Society's 10th annual Ride For Memories. Riders will leave Kenora and will hit Dryden, Ignace and f...