by Randy ThomsA new transmission line for northwestern Ontario and expanded nuclear power are expected to play a role in a new energy plan from the province. The plan aims to address Ontario’s power needs for the next 25 years. Energy Minister Stephen Lecce says it commits to affordable, secure, reliable, and...
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by Tim DavidsonA couple of Kenora OPP officers have been cleared of any wrong-doing when a woman broke her arm back this past winter. The Ontario Special Investigations Unit says police were called to an apartment in downtown Kenora on February 16th. A 34 year old woman was arrested during a domestic dispute....
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by Tim DavidsonThe lawyer representing Dryden city councillor Ritch Noel says banning him from attending council meetings in person is an affront to democracy. Robert Sinding and councillor Noel met with Dryden council and administration on Monday to get clarity on the ban. He says he’s been barred from...
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by Tim DavidsonThe of Dryden getting Connecting Link Funding again. The provincial government has announced $3 million. The money will be used for the reconstruction of Duke Street between Casimir Avenue and Earl Avenue. Mayor Jack Harrison says the funding will help renew a major and much-travelled portion of...
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by Tim DavidsonOne of the big fishing tournaments of the season gets underway this weekend. The tbaytel Walleye Masters in Dryden begins Saturday and wraps up on Sunday. Fishing will take place on the Wabigoon chain of Lakes. First prize is $10,000 and a boat and motor package. About 90 teams are entered in...
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by Brad PerryNew Brunswick’s now-health minister was awarded nearly $1.8 million after his wrongful dismissal from Horizon Health. Dr. John Dornan was fired as president and CEO of the health authority in July 2022, just four months into a five-year contract. It was part of a massive shakeup by former...
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by Randy ThomsA historic mine site near Nestor Falls will be the subject of an exploration project this summer. Golden Rapture Mining says it has struck a deal with a Minnesota individual to explore the former Bully Boy Mine, making it a 50/50 partner. The mine site is believed to have operated in the late...
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by Randy ThomsThe International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board’s Water Levels Committee is allowing dam operators to increase outflows from Rainy and Namakan Lakes. They are doubling to more than 50 cubic metres per second over a three-day period. No change is being made to the range where levels...
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by Caitlin SnowWith summer-like weather now here, the city is getting ready to help you cool off. HRM says the Halifax Commons will open this Sunday, that includes the pool. The Common’s pool is a 25-metres with five lanes, three climbing walls, a beach entry with play features and a large universal change...
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by Randy ThomsThe provincial government is helping more victims and survivors of sexual assault access free legal advice. It is committing $750,000 toward the Independent Legal Advice Program. The program offers 4 hours of free advice and access to additional support services. “We’re helping to ensure that...
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