by Caitlin SnowHalifax is moving toward designating a seat on council for a M’ikmaq representative. Something that has been talked about for years. Monday, the standing committee for HRM recommended council vote on a proposal to ask the province for a change to its charter, to allow the seat. Councillor Waye...
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by CJ GoaterThe Matawa First Nations Management FireSmart Project was able to secure two wildfire-rapid attack bush trucks/units as part of a pilot project. The FireSmart Project is a partnership between FireSmart Canada/Ontario, Indigenous Services Canada, and participating First Nations. The trucks have...
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by Tim DavidsonThe first bout of snow is in the forecast. Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for the Kenora and Dryden area. Meteorologist Geoff Coulson says parts of northwestern Ontario will see snow, while other parts get rain. “We have a couple of low pressure systems that are going...
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by Evan TaylorTerry Johnson who has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Kenneth Savoury who was run over by a truck operated by Johnson in 2021 was scheduled to be sentenced on October 25, however, Justice Patrick Duncan has moved the date back to November 3. Justice Duncan cited unforeseen scheduling...
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by CJ GoaterMembers of the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police Detachment have arrested and charged a 26-year-old, Jacques Township resident with impaired operation. On the morning of October 23, 2023, members of the Thunder Bay OPP Detachment located an individual walking in the back parking lot of the...
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by Tara ClowThe Salvus Clinic in Moncton is a community health centre that provides primary health care, housing support, and social service navigation to individuals who experience barriers to traditional health care, who are experiencing poverty or are experiencing homelessness. The Church Street Clinic...
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by Brad PerryThe Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate at five per cent — at least for the time being. However, officials are concerned about slow progress toward price stability and increased inflationary risks. Governor Tiff Macklem said while inflation has come down considerably since last...
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by Tim DavidsonMost of the organizations the City of Kenora supports are seeking an increase in funding next year. This includes the Muse, the All Nations Health Care Recruitment Committee and the Kenora Public Library. Marj Poirier is vice-chair of the Library Board and says they are looking for a substantial...
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A policy review is underway due to an alarming uptick of violence in schools. Education Minister Becky Druhan says her department is looking to see if changes are needed in the student code of conduct policy so it supports staff when they need to deal with these situations. The NDP recently...
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by Tara ClowFederal Fiscal statements have been made public, with a preview of the fall budget. The deficit for 2022/23 came in at $35.3 billion, which is $7.7 billion lower than projected. The documents also revealed Canada’s debt to GDP ratio at 42.2 percent in 2022/2023, which is down from 45.4 percent...
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