Tuesday, July 2, 2013

7 New Fires Start in Northwestern Ontario

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The Kenora District is clear of any new forest fires. Heather Pridham with the MNR says 7 new fires started in Northwestern Ontario yest...

OPP Busy on Roadways During Long Weekend

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The Canada Day long weekend kept Police busy in the region. Sergeant Shelley Garr says they laid over 400 charges for driving infraction...

Follow Your Dreams Winners Announced

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A dream flight for 2. The organizers of the air show have announced the winners of the Follow Your Dreams competition to fly with Super ...

Iacobucci Named Lead Negotiator for Ring of Fire

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Former Supreme Court of Canada Justice Frank Iacobucci has been put in charge of negotiations surrounding the Ring of Fire in Northern Ontar...

Thunder Bay Inquest Starting to Take Shape

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The City of Thunder Bay is getting permission to speak at an inquest into the deaths of seven aboriginal youth. City Lawyer Stephen Wojcie...

Cancer Care Bus Hits the Road

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The Regional Cancer Centre has a new bus that it will be taking around the northwest to screen for cancer. Spokesperson Allison McMullen...

Rickford Responds to Union Criticism

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Kenora MP Greg Rickford says he had continued talks with constituents and labour groups before supporting Bill C-377. Communications, Ener...

KDSB Members to Get Pay Raise

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A modest pay raise for the next members of the Kenora District Services Board. The Board voted 7-3 in favour of a pay hike at its meeting ...

Eikre Given A 5 Year Contract Extension

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The director of Education with the Kenora Catholic District School Board isn't planning to retire anytime soon. The separate school b...

Accident Results in Drug Charges

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The OPP say two people face drug charges following a single vehicle accident on Highway 17-A. Police say early Friday morning a vehicle we...

MNR Says Smoke Coming From Manitoba

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You might have noticed some hazy, smoky conditions in the area over the past couple of days. The MNR says while there was very little fire...

Dryden VS. Fort in Kraft Celebration Tour

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Its going to be the battle of Dryden versus Fort Frances in the Kraft Celebration Tour. The two northwestern Ontario towns will be squari...

Morwood Wins Dryden Triathlon

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A Kenora athlete took top honors at the Canada Day Triathlon in Dryden. Dan Morwood crossed the finish line yesterday in just under 1-hour...

Lakeside Fire causes extensive damage

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(Photo Courtesy of Mark Duggan) The OPP and local fire officials are continuing to investigate a fire in the Lakeside area of town. T...
Friday, June 28, 2013

Break and Enter at Old Market Square

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Kenora OPP are investigating a break and enter of a business in Market Square. Police say the break in took place over night and the sus...

Kenora OPP Search for Suspect in Sexual Assault

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The Kenora OPP are on the lookout for a suspect of a reported sexual assault. Police say a woman reported the assault on Monday evening....

Ivall Sentenced to 16 Years in Prision

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Kenneth Ivall will serve at least 16 years in jail for the death of Ed Wilson. Justice Terrance Platana sentenced Ivall this morning to 16...

KDSB Ready for Comment on Housing Plan

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A long awaited housing and homelessness plan for the Kenora District is about to move forward. Pubic meetings in communities the Services ...

Lake of the Woods Brewing Company Set to Open

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Kenora's newest eating experience will be open in time for the Canada day long weekend. The Lake of the Woods Brew Pub will be open...

Keewatin Plays Host to Canada Day Festivities

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Keewatin will be a hub of activity this Canada Day long weekend. Councillor Sharon Smith says they have events planned all weekend long fo...