Boobie Nights A Sell Out

The 3rd annual Boobie Night's Fundraiser for the Lake of the Woods Hospital Foundation is a success even before it starts.

Tickets for the event have already sold out for tomorrow night's party under the Harborfront Tent.

Angela Kuchma is one of the organizers and says the money goes to a great cause.

Last year the event raised over 30 thousand dollars and this year the goal is 50 thousand dollars for the Hospital Foundation.

Ontario Health Coalition Visits Kenora

The future of Health Care in Ontario will be the focus of attention this weekend.

The Ontario Health Coalition is holding a town hall style meeting in Kenora this weekend.

The Health Coalition wants to get local feedback about how Ontario budget cuts are impacting local health care services.

The town hall meeting will take place at 1:00 tomorrow afternoon at the Best Western Lakeside Inn.

Salvation Army Gets Support for Thunder Bay Flood Victims

The Salvation Army is swimming with cash after raising a quarter million dollars for disaster relief efforts in Thunder Bay.

Major Merv Halvorsen says that money will go to to help the flood victims who do not have insurance to cover their losses.

The donations included 50 thousand dollars from the Fort William Rotary Club.

Scientists Speak out against Closure of the ELA

Scientists around the world are starting to speak out against the closure of the Experimental Lakes area east of Kenora.

A group of Israeli scientists have written to Canada's Ambassador complaining the Government is "stamping out the ability of the world scientific community to conduct research required to formulate sound environmental policies."

Kenora M.P. Greg Rickford admits while much of the reaction has been negative, some residents living in the area are actually pleased with the closure of the Experimental Lakes Area.

The federal government is expected to save about two million dollars a year by closing the outdoor research facility.

Suspect Arrested In Fort Frances Gas Bar Robbery

Almost two months after the Canada Safeway Gas Bar in Fort Frances was robbed, the OPP finally have a suspect in custody.

Police say they arrested 22 year old Josh Enns last night shortly before 7:00.

The OPP say they were conducting a traffic stop at the time when Enns was arrested.

He has been charged with robbery with a firearm and appeared in Fort France court today on the charge.

Canfield attends FCM Conference

A couple of members of Kenora City Council are in Saskatoon this weekend.

Kenora mayor Dave Canfield and Councillor Sharon Smith are taking in the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference.

Canfield says its been more than five years since they last attended and expects they gain some valuable information.

The city just rejoined the Federation this year.

The four day conference starts this morning.

Catholic Education Center Officially Opened

The final piece in the Catholic School Campus in the Pinecrest area of town if finally in place.

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Catholic Education Center was held yesterday morning.

Director of Education Center Phylis Eikre says even though they've been using the facility for over a year, it took them a long time to get everything in place.

Eikre says they also wanted the Bishop of the Diosese of Thunder Bay Fred Colli to be on hand for their grand opening.

Thomas Aquinas Street Festival Today

The Thomas Aquinas parking lot is being transformed into a giant carnival today.

The second annual Street Festival is taking place from 11:00 to 2:00.

Darcy Ura is one of the organizers and says they are expecting a good turn-out.

A stage is also being set up on the steps of T.A. for live music during the Street Festival.

Inquest Called into Death of Aboriginal Students

Ontario's Chief Coroner is ordering a joint inquest into the deaths of seven First Nations young people in Thunder Bay. 

All seven died after leaving their home communities to come to the city to go to high school. 

The deaths happened between 2000 and 2011.  

The inquest jury could be able to make recommendations aimed at preventing anymore deaths in a similar way. 

No date has been set for the inquest.

Richards Credits Devil's Coach for NHL Success

Its another off day at the Stanley Cup.

Game two goes tomorrow night in New Jersey.

Kenora's Mike Richards says ironically, the coach of the Devil's likely had the biggest impact on his game, when Peter DeBoer coached him in junior with the Kitchener Rangers.

Richards says DeBoer taught him how to be a professional. 

The Kings lead the Stanley Cup final one game to none.