Update on Infrastructure Projects in City

Mayor Dave Canfield says the city is right on track to complete 2 big infrastructure projects in the city.

Canfield says work on the West Branch Bridge will start this month with the Phase 3 downtown revitalization plan to follow in 2014.

Canfield said an announcement regarding funding for the 4 million dollar bridge project will likely be coming soon.

The city selected a tender without any government funding but that the province had the project high on it's list of priorities.

Emergency Prepardness Week

If an emergency were to happen, would you be prepared?

Information Officer Reagan Breeze with the Kenora District Fire Mutual Aid Association says folks should set up a 72-hour survival kit.

He says that emergency responders may be dealing with other situations before they can get to you.

Breeze recommends having dry goods, water, toiletries and cash.


The Northwestern Health Unit seconds the notion that you can never be too prepared.

Manager of Infectious Diseases Donna Stanley is encouraging folks to update their emergency kit, as a part of Emergency Preparedness Week, which runs from May 5th to 11th.

Stanley says even having a checklist is helpful, so you can grab what you need right away.

Health Coalition Upset With Budget

Some mixed feelings regarding the provincial budget.

Director of the Ontario Health Coalition Natalie Mehra says it's great that the government is investing 260-million-dollars into home care for seniors, but there's more then meets the eye.

Mehra adds that hospitals across the region won't see any increase, which could lead to possible cuts in beds and services.

It's Music Monday

Don't be afraid to sing in your car today.

That's because it's the national holiday Music Monday.

Beaver Brae student Alisha Morphet says anyone can take part.

Morphet says students from Beaver Brae will be performing all day at various school and the docks beside the Banister Centre.