Northwestern Ontario residents can expect to see more bears in city limits this fall.
The Ministry of Natural Resources has already dealt with 19 nuiscance bears this summer.
Wildlife Biologist Norm Hissa says there are a number of reasons why the bears venture into
municipalities.
The MNR reminds the public to put trash out on the day of garbage pick up only, and keep non native food for bears indoors.
Non native food includes garbage, pet treats, and bbq drippings.
18 bears have been trapped and relocated, while one has been shot.
The bearwise hotline number is 1-866-514 2327.
For video of a black bear on a Kenora deck click on our website photo section www.cjrl.ca
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Big Grassy First Nation
The Big Grassy and Onigaming First Nations are looking to attract more visitors and increase their tourism revenues.
The Provincial Government is putting 100 thousand dollars towards upgrading Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park.
The site will include 10 new seasonal campsites to accomodate more campers.
The project includes clearing land, installing a water reservoir, improving boat launches, and roads.
The Provincial Government is putting 100 thousand dollars towards upgrading Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park.
The site will include 10 new seasonal campsites to accomodate more campers.
The project includes clearing land, installing a water reservoir, improving boat launches, and roads.
Greyhound Winnipeg
Kenora residents travelling to Winnipeg by Greyhound will now be dropped off at a different location.
The bus depot has moved from its Portage Avenue home to a new facility at the Richardson International Airport.
A Greyhound spokesperson says passengers can also choose to disembark at a stop downtown on Fort Street.
The Company adds a shuttle will run 3-times daily from downtown up to the airport.
The bus depot has moved from its Portage Avenue home to a new facility at the Richardson International Airport.
A Greyhound spokesperson says passengers can also choose to disembark at a stop downtown on Fort Street.
The Company adds a shuttle will run 3-times daily from downtown up to the airport.
Stabbing Arrest
One man has been arrested following a stabbing incident last night.
The OPP say they responded to a complaint of an altercation at ahouse party.
A 19 year old man was subsequently stabbed and had to be transportedto Lake of the Woods District Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
An adult male has been charged with aggravated assault and is scheduled to appear in Kenora court for a show/cause hearing.
The OPP say they responded to a complaint of an altercation at ahouse party.
A 19 year old man was subsequently stabbed and had to be transportedto Lake of the Woods District Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
An adult male has been charged with aggravated assault and is scheduled to appear in Kenora court for a show/cause hearing.
Pickle Lake House fire update
A man who was killed in a house fire last weekend, died as a result of smoke inhallation.
A post-mortem was held yesterday morning in Toronto to determine the cause of death.
So far, the identity of the deceased has not been confirmed.
The coronor will be using dental records to assist with the identification process.
The OPP and the Ontario Fire Marshall's office are continuing their investigation into the cause of the fatal fire.
A post-mortem was held yesterday morning in Toronto to determine the cause of death.
So far, the identity of the deceased has not been confirmed.
The coronor will be using dental records to assist with the identification process.
The OPP and the Ontario Fire Marshall's office are continuing their investigation into the cause of the fatal fire.
Stafford Bike Ride
The father of slain Woodstock girl Tori Stafford will be in Kenora a little earlier than scheduled.
Rodney Stafford says he's making the 34-hundred-kilometre bike ride in honour of his slain daughter and to raise awareness and funds for Child Find Ontario.
He's been making time riding across northwestern Ontario and is expected to arrive in town later this evening.
Tori Stafford was abducted April 8th after leaving her school in Woodstock and her remains were found on July 19th in Mount Forest.
Rodney Stafford says he's making the 34-hundred-kilometre bike ride in honour of his slain daughter and to raise awareness and funds for Child Find Ontario.
He's been making time riding across northwestern Ontario and is expected to arrive in town later this evening.
Tori Stafford was abducted April 8th after leaving her school in Woodstock and her remains were found on July 19th in Mount Forest.
Bears in Town
Northwestern Ontario residents can expect to see more bears in city limits this fall.
The Ministry of Natural Resources has already dealt with 19 nuiscance bears this summer.
Wildlife Biologist Norm Hissa says there are a number of reasons why the bears venture into municipalities.
18 bears have been trapped and relocated, while one has been shot.
The Ministry of Natural Resources has already dealt with 19 nuiscance bears this summer.
Wildlife Biologist Norm Hissa says there are a number of reasons why the bears venture into municipalities.
18 bears have been trapped and relocated, while one has been shot.
Catholic School Board New Buildings
Local school boards are gearing up for the start up of classes next week.
The Kenora Catholic District School Board is putting the finishing touches on a couple of new
buildings.
Phylis Aikre is the Director of Education and says the Multi-Skills Center will be ready for classes starting next Tuesday.
Aikre adds that the Grade 7 and 8 annex at Thomas Aquinas School will also be ready for students starting next week.
The Kenora Catholic District School Board is putting the finishing touches on a couple of new
buildings.
Phylis Aikre is the Director of Education and says the Multi-Skills Center will be ready for classes starting next Tuesday.
Aikre adds that the Grade 7 and 8 annex at Thomas Aquinas School will also be ready for students starting next week.
Redditt Water Supply
Residents of the tiny community of Redditt will be able to view plans for a community water supply.
A public information session is being held on the Labor Day weekend to update plans to connect 50 or so homes to a central water distribution system.
Jack Martin is chair of the local services board and says plans have been coming along nicely.
The public meeting will take place on Saturday, September 5th at 1:30 at the Redditt Community Club.
There will also be a fundraising fish fry that night.
A public information session is being held on the Labor Day weekend to update plans to connect 50 or so homes to a central water distribution system.
Jack Martin is chair of the local services board and says plans have been coming along nicely.
The public meeting will take place on Saturday, September 5th at 1:30 at the Redditt Community Club.
There will also be a fundraising fish fry that night.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
MNR BC
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.
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.
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.
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