Friday, December 13, 2013

Thunder Bay M.P. Joins Green Party

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It's a brand new day for the Green Party in Canada. Thunder Bay MP Bruce Hyer has announced that he is joining the Green's after...

LOW Development Commission Holds AGM

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According to the Lake of the Woods Economic Development Commission, 2013 was a good year for business in Kenora. The Commission held its ...

Canfield Angry Over Proposed Gas Tax Increase

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The provincial government is being urged to find an alternative to increasing the gas tax, to pay for rapid transit in the Greater Toronto a...

Council Considering Property Tax Exemptions

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The City of Kenora could see a 50 thousand dollar reduction in property taxes if it goes ahead with exemptions for a couple of community gr...

Canada Post Says Community Mailboxes Coming To Kenora within Five Years

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Kenora will be among communities Canada Post intends to establish neighbourhood community mailboxes to take the place of door-to-door mail d...

Spring Bear Hunt Bill Passes Second Reading

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The return of the spring bear hunt in Ontario is one step closer to reality. Thunder Bay MPP Bill Mauro brought forward his Private Members...

Saints Boys Hockey Team Wins Battle of Kenora

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A real barn-burner at the Kenora Rec. Center last night. The Thomas Aquinas Saints boys hockey team won the battle of Kenora with a 4-3 o...
Thursday, December 12, 2013

Mount Evergreen Opens for the Season

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It's time to bust out the ski's Mount Evergreen General Manager Steve Simpson says the hill opens for the season tomorrow. Simps...

Health Unit Searches For New MOH

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The Northwestern Health Unit has started the process of hiring a new Medical Officer of Health. Dr. Jim Arthurs announced he will be retir...

Fire Officials Continue to Look Into Wednesday Morning Fire

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Fire Chief Warren Brinkman has provided an update on yesterday mornings fire on Second Street South. Brinkman says the fire started in the...

Penny Returned As Public School Board Chair

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Ignace Trustee Dave Penny may want to look into getting a life time membership with the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board. Penny has...

School To Start After Labor Day in 2014?

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If the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board has it's way, the new school year will begin after the Labor Day weekend in 2014. The...

New Vision for Twin Rinks In Kenora

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An alternate vision has been floated for a twin ice surface in Kenora. Frank Bastone made a presentation to City Council this week, propos...

Sudbury Area Man Fined For Illegal Moose Hunt

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A hunting trip south of Lac Seul has ended up costing a northeastern Ontario man 1-thousand dollars. Cory Bernas of Sundridge has been fin...

OPP Targeting Suspended Drivers

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The OPP have a new tool at their disposal to keep suspended drivers off the road. The Enhanced Licence Plate Recognition program is a cam...

Deep Freeze to Be With Us Through the Weekend

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Our bitterly cold weather is going to stay with us into the weekend at least. Environment Canada's Jeff Coulsen says not only will the...

Winter Carnival Buttons Available

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The Kenora Winter Carnival is still about three months away, but organizers have kicked things off with the sale of carnival buttons. T...

Winter Court Sport Season Launched At Beaver Brae

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The winter court sport season is officially underway at Beaver Brae. Yesterday, the Bronco boys basketball and girls volleyball teams en...

Thistles Shut Down by Thrashers

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The Kenora Triple "a" Midget Thistles have dropped back to the .500 mark on the season. The Thistles were blanked 3-0 last nig...
Wednesday, December 11, 2013

House Fire on Second Street South

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A chilly wake-up call for Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services Department. A fire broke out to a multi-unit home on Second Street Sout...