Ontario continues to provide forest firefighting support to British Columbia.
A rotation of Ministry of Natural Resources personnel yesterday saw 91 fireRangers and support staff head to B-C while 120 ended their two-week deployment.
Nearly 300 M-N-R personnel are still working in the west coast.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Pickle Lake House fire update
A post-mortem will be conducted today on the body of a man pulledfrom a house fire in Pickle Lake over the weekend.
The OPP say the identity of the victim still has not been confirmed.
In the meantime, police have arrested a 19 year old woman who wasat the scene of the fire Saturday night.
Stephanie Measakeyash from the New Osnaburgh First Nation has beencharged with breach of an undertaking.
The OPP say the identity of the victim still has not been confirmed.
In the meantime, police have arrested a 19 year old woman who wasat the scene of the fire Saturday night.
Stephanie Measakeyash from the New Osnaburgh First Nation has beencharged with breach of an undertaking.
Tower Motel Murder
A preliminary hearing for the two people charged in the death of a 43 year old man in March has started in Kenora.
Kenneth Ivall and Angela Duschene are facing second degree murder charges in connection with the death of Edward Wilson.
The duo is also charged with attempt to obstruct justice and mischief.
The body of the 43 year old Wilson was discovered by CP Rail employees on the tracks behind the Tower motel in the early morning hours of March 21.
Four days have been set aside for the hearing.
Kenneth Ivall and Angela Duschene are facing second degree murder charges in connection with the death of Edward Wilson.
The duo is also charged with attempt to obstruct justice and mischief.
The body of the 43 year old Wilson was discovered by CP Rail employees on the tracks behind the Tower motel in the early morning hours of March 21.
Four days have been set aside for the hearing.
Waterline Work
Sections of a new submarine waterline between downtown Kenora and Norman are starting to be pieced together.
Galcon Marine has been working on the project for a couple of months.
Operations manager, Rick Perchuck says the company has been usingthe Kenora Forest
Products mill yards as its base of operations.
Perchuck says the new submarine water line should be in place byOctober 1st.
The total project is expected to cost about two million dolllars to complete.
Galcon Marine has been working on the project for a couple of months.
Operations manager, Rick Perchuck says the company has been usingthe Kenora Forest
Products mill yards as its base of operations.
Perchuck says the new submarine water line should be in place byOctober 1st.
The total project is expected to cost about two million dolllars to complete.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Kenora Mill Demolition
It's the end of an era.
Abitibi Consolidated's sulphite plant was pulled down this morning.
Hundreds of people gathered to check out the action, Former Mill employee Rob Lindstrom says it was sad to see one of Kenora's oldest mills be dismantled.
The old recycling plant and a couple of warehouses are the only other remaining buildings still standing on the mill property.
For video coverage of the demolition log onto http://www.cjrl.ca/ and click on Photos.
Invasive Species Hit Squad
Boaters appear to be getting the message about the impact invasive species can have on area waters.
An initiative between the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and Ministry of
Natural Resources helped monitor invasive species across Northern Ontario this Summer.
Spokesperson Rylee Nixon says most visitors are obeying the rules.
Nixon says during her work this summer, she did find presence of rusty crayfish in Lake of the Woods and spiny water fleas in Rainy Lake, with reports of sea lamprey in Quetico Provincial Park.
An initiative between the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and Ministry of
Natural Resources helped monitor invasive species across Northern Ontario this Summer.
Spokesperson Rylee Nixon says most visitors are obeying the rules.
Nixon says during her work this summer, she did find presence of rusty crayfish in Lake of the Woods and spiny water fleas in Rainy Lake, with reports of sea lamprey in Quetico Provincial Park.
Nursing Program Accredited
A nursing program offered jointly by Lakehead University and Confederation College has received accreditation from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing.
L-U's Director of Nursing Karen Poole says the 7-year accreditation for the Collaborative Nursing Program comes at a time when the 2-instituations are looking at record enrollments.
Poole expects the numbers to increase with the program now being accredited.
L-U's Director of Nursing Karen Poole says the 7-year accreditation for the Collaborative Nursing Program comes at a time when the 2-instituations are looking at record enrollments.
Poole expects the numbers to increase with the program now being accredited.
School Buses
The start of school is one week away.
The Northwestern Ontario Student Services Co-Operative Transportation is in full gear preparing to get kids on the bus across the District.
Manager Judi Green says they have spent the Summer dealing with expanded service.
Green says for the most part, parents won't see much change this year.
The Northwestern Ontario Student Services Co-Operative Transportation is in full gear preparing to get kids on the bus across the District.
Manager Judi Green says they have spent the Summer dealing with expanded service.
Green says for the most part, parents won't see much change this year.
Metis Memorandum of Agreement
Listening closely to the needs of Ontario's Metis population is top of mind at the Annual General Assembly underway in Sudbury.
Metis Nation of Ontario president Gary Lipinski says his leadership has been actively working on a strategic plan which reflects concerns brought forward over the past year.
Yesterday, the Metis signed an agreement of understanding with the province's Ministry of Education.
Metis Nation of Ontario president Gary Lipinski says his leadership has been actively working on a strategic plan which reflects concerns brought forward over the past year.
Yesterday, the Metis signed an agreement of understanding with the province's Ministry of Education.
New NAN Officers
The Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service is expanding.The Service has welcomed 11-new officers to the force.
5-of the new recruits are from Thunder Bay, 1-from Constance Lake First Nation and 1-from Moose Factory.
4-of the officers are from the Toronto area.
They will be stationed in various NAN communities in Northern Ontario.
5-of the new recruits are from Thunder Bay, 1-from Constance Lake First Nation and 1-from Moose Factory.
4-of the officers are from the Toronto area.
They will be stationed in various NAN communities in Northern Ontario.
Pickle Lake House fire
A house fire has claimed the life of one man in the remote community of Pickle Lake in northwestern Ontario.
The OPP say the blaze broke out Saturday night around 8:30.
The home was completely engulfed in flames by the time fire fighters arrived at the scene.
Initially, police were told that everyone managed to get out of the burning building, but it was
later discovered one person was missing.
After the fire was extinguished the body of a man was found inside the burned out house.
So far, a positive identification of the victim has not been made.
The Ontario Fire Marshall's office has been called in to investigate the cause of the fire.
The OPP say the blaze broke out Saturday night around 8:30.
The home was completely engulfed in flames by the time fire fighters arrived at the scene.
Initially, police were told that everyone managed to get out of the burning building, but it was
later discovered one person was missing.
After the fire was extinguished the body of a man was found inside the burned out house.
So far, a positive identification of the victim has not been made.
The Ontario Fire Marshall's office has been called in to investigate the cause of the fire.
Hunter Fined
An American hunter has been fined 37 hundred dollars for illegallyhunting deer in the Trout Lake area west of Kenora.
The Ministry of Natural Resources says Thomas Terounzo of Vermont trespassed onto private property while hunting just off of Highway 596 last November.
He walked around a gate and past three "private property" signs to shoot a white-tailed deer.
The MNR says he shot the deer while pointing his rifle towards the highway, and his bullet
passed through the deer and across the road towards several homes in the area.
He has been fined 25 hundred dollars for careless hunting, a thousand dollars for trespassing while hunting and 200 dollars for failing to wear hunters orange.
The Ministry of Natural Resources says Thomas Terounzo of Vermont trespassed onto private property while hunting just off of Highway 596 last November.
He walked around a gate and past three "private property" signs to shoot a white-tailed deer.
The MNR says he shot the deer while pointing his rifle towards the highway, and his bullet
passed through the deer and across the road towards several homes in the area.
He has been fined 25 hundred dollars for careless hunting, a thousand dollars for trespassing while hunting and 200 dollars for failing to wear hunters orange.
Mill Demolition Update
Another building on the old Abitibi-Consolidated mill site is scheduledto come down today.
The old sulphite plant is one of the last buildings standing along 9thStreet North.
Crews have been working over the past couple of days, getting it readyto topple it.
The old recycling plant and a couple of warehouses are the only otherremaining buildings still standing on the mill property.
The old sulphite plant is one of the last buildings standing along 9thStreet North.
Crews have been working over the past couple of days, getting it readyto topple it.
The old recycling plant and a couple of warehouses are the only otherremaining buildings still standing on the mill property.
Ontario Doctor Shortage
The province is increasing the money going into a program toattract doctors to underserviced communities.
The province's free tuition program now offers up to 40-thousanddollars to doctors who agree to work in hard-pressed communities.
The free-tuition will be available to doctors in allmunicipalities -- except in the Ottawa and the greater Toronto area.
The province's free tuition program now offers up to 40-thousanddollars to doctors who agree to work in hard-pressed communities.
The free-tuition will be available to doctors in allmunicipalities -- except in the Ottawa and the greater Toronto area.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Rat Portage Granite Plant Study
Rat Portage First Nation is looking at opening a new gang saw granite fabrication plant.
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund is providing the first nation with money to conduct a feasibility study.
A new plant would create up to 50 jobs, encourage off reserve members to return to the community for work, and provide a general boost to the economy.
The feasibility study is expected to be complete by next month.
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund is providing the first nation with money to conduct a feasibility study.
A new plant would create up to 50 jobs, encourage off reserve members to return to the community for work, and provide a general boost to the economy.
The feasibility study is expected to be complete by next month.
Swine Flu Northwestern Ontario
The swine flu virus has completely disappeared yet in northwestern Ontario.
The Ministry of Health says there were three confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus this past week in the region.
Only one of the cases was reported in the Northwestern Health Unit's cachment area, the other two were in the Thunder Bay area.
The number of cases of the swine flu in this region has now reached 74, but the province says the rate of spread is definitely slowing down.
The Ministry of Health says there were three confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus this past week in the region.
Only one of the cases was reported in the Northwestern Health Unit's cachment area, the other two were in the Thunder Bay area.
The number of cases of the swine flu in this region has now reached 74, but the province says the rate of spread is definitely slowing down.
Water Levels Lake of the Woods
A big jump in water levels on the Lake of the Woods this week due toall the rain.
The Lake of the Woods Control Board says levels have risen two inches and are expected to go up another two to four inches in the next week.
Executive Engineer, Rick Walden says its been a challenging year to try to maintain stable water levels.
Outflow from the Norman Dam into the Winnipeg River has also risenslightly this week, up to 420 cubic meters per second.
The Lake of the Woods Control Board says levels have risen two inches and are expected to go up another two to four inches in the next week.
Executive Engineer, Rick Walden says its been a challenging year to try to maintain stable water levels.
Outflow from the Norman Dam into the Winnipeg River has also risenslightly this week, up to 420 cubic meters per second.
Lottery Winners Kenora
Its been a good week for local residents who play scratch cards.
Two men have won several thousands of dollars playing Bingo and Crossword.
Brian Leroux is the latest winner.
He collected 25 thousand dollars playing Instant Crossword.
He purchased his ticket at the Loaf and Jug Food Mart.
Bruce Kitt also won 50 thousand dollars playing Instant Bingo this week.
Two men have won several thousands of dollars playing Bingo and Crossword.
Brian Leroux is the latest winner.
He collected 25 thousand dollars playing Instant Crossword.
He purchased his ticket at the Loaf and Jug Food Mart.
Bruce Kitt also won 50 thousand dollars playing Instant Bingo this week.
Tori Stafford's Dad Cycling Cross Canada
The father of slain Woodstock girl Tori Staffordis scheduled to be in Kenora later this week on his cycling tour to Edmonton.
Rodney Stafford says he's making the 34-hundred-kilometre bikeride in honour of his slain daughter and to raise awareness andfunds for Child Find Ontario.
Stafford plans to collect donations in Kenora at the Walmart Store this coming Friday.
Tori Stafford was abducted April 8th after leaving her school inWoodstock and her remains were found on July 19th in Mount Forest.
Rodney Stafford says he's making the 34-hundred-kilometre bikeride in honour of his slain daughter and to raise awareness andfunds for Child Find Ontario.
Stafford plans to collect donations in Kenora at the Walmart Store this coming Friday.
Tori Stafford was abducted April 8th after leaving her school inWoodstock and her remains were found on July 19th in Mount Forest.
Thunder Bay Bad Driver
Ottawa police have laid charges against a Thunder Bay man after a father and son were struck while cycling on a busy road.
The father suffered a badly broken leg and a head injury after being struck by the pickup truck.
His 10-year-old son broke his arm.Police say the driver of the truck was merging into traffic and didn't notice the father and son in the bike lane.
21-year-old Erin Chezik has been charged with failing to yield.
The father suffered a badly broken leg and a head injury after being struck by the pickup truck.
His 10-year-old son broke his arm.Police say the driver of the truck was merging into traffic and didn't notice the father and son in the bike lane.
21-year-old Erin Chezik has been charged with failing to yield.
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