McKay sounds off over McGuinty Resignation

Not everyone is wishing Dalton McGuinty a fond farewell.

The premier announced that he was retiring yesterday and proroging the Ontario Legislature.

Acting Kenora Mayor, and former Conservative Candidate in the Kenora-Rainy River Riding, Rod McKay says he's disappointed the premier decided to pull the plug at this time.

McKay also says he wants McGuinty to bring the Ontario Legislature back into session, until waiting for the Liberal Party to elect a new leader.

Anthony Leek surprised by McGuinty Resignation

The resignation of Dalton McGuinty as Premiere surprised the political following in Ontario.

Members of the party were caught off guard by the resignation.

Northern Region Vice President Anthony Leek found out about the resignation through Twitter.

Mcgunity resigned at a time the party is facing multiple scandals.

Rickford Okay with Current Kenora Riding Boundaries

A wait-and-see attitude from Kenora's MP.

The Federal Electoral Boundaries Comission has heard public outcry about proposed federal riding boundary changes in the region.

While Lake of the Woods will be staying within the Thunder Bay District, Greg Rickford says he's not concerned with other options at the moment.

Rickford says he tries to visit as many communities as he can in the riding, and one more wouldn't have a big impact.

Tourism Numbers up in Kenora

It may have been one of Kenora's best-ever tourism seasons ever.

The Lake of the Woods Economic Development Commission has released its third quarter report and it shows a 100 percent increase in visitor numbers at the Discovery Center.

Don Denver is acting chair of the Commission and says they also enjoyed increased revenues for rentals of the Whitecap Pavillion and the Farmer's Market.

The commission says more than 14 thousand people visited the Discovery Center during the months of July, August and September and more than 50 thousand people took in events on the Harborfront.

Local CEP Reps Support Merger with CAW

Union history has been made!

The Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada has voted 90 percent in favour of a merger with the Canadian Autoworkers Union.

Local CEP representative Steven Boon says the next step will take some time.

He adds it'll take anywhere between 6-12 months and then the members will have to reconvene to make any changes.

Improved Literacy from Summer Camp

Summer school seems to becoming a popular option for some high school students in the region.

The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board says students earned 350 credits this past summer at high schools across the region.

Student Success leader, Scott Urquhart says one area they look at expanding is co-op placements.

He suggests there may be increased opporunities for co-op placements during the summer months.

Broncos Win Big in Season Finale

Beaver Brae's Football season finished the regular season in the Winnipeg High School Football League with its most convincing win of the season.

The Broncos ran roughshod over the St. Norbert Celtics 50-16 yesterday afternoon at Pete Fair Memorial Field.

Beaver Brae had over 350 yards rushing, including 209 from Dylan Pykerman who scored five touchdowns.

The Broncos will now have to wait until the end of the regular season this week to find out who they might play next week in the play-offs.