by Tim DavidsonThe City of Kenora is looking at opening up the Portage Bay Bridge again. The bridge has been closed since the end of October due to concern about the safety of the structure. Director of Engineering and Infrastructure for the city Greg Breen says they are proposing to spend $600,000 for...
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by Caitlin SnowAs federal leaders continue to make their cases on the campaign trail, local candidates have been announced in Nova Scotia. Here is who is running in the HRM. Halifax: Liberal – Shannon Miedema Conservative – Mark Boudreau People’s Party – Maricar Aliasut New Democrats – Lisa Roberts Green Party...
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by Tim DavidsonAnother hit to Canada’s lumber industry. The US is raising tariffs again. Exports of softwood lumber are being hit with a 34.35 percent tariff. Unifor says that more than double the combined duties on Canadian softwood. The union is calling for a large-scale Team Canada approach to support the...
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It’s official! Five local candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for the April 28th federal election. The nomination deadline was Monday and Elections Canada issued the confirmed list Wednesday. Running in the new Cape Breton-Canso-Antigonish riding are Jaimie Battiste for the Liberals,...
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by Randy ThomsElections Canada has confirmed the candidates seeking election in the upcoming federal election. Candidates had until this past Monday to register. In northwestern Ontario, all of the three major parties are represented. The People’s Party of Canada and Greens also have candidates in the ridings...
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by Tim DavidsonPeople who don’t have a doctor in the Kenora area are encouraged to take part in a survey launched by the All Nation Health Partners. The survey is for Indigenous and non-Indigeous residents who don’t have access to a primary care provider. The survey is called Count me In and aims to find out...
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The Richmond County District RCMP is seeking input from the community. They will host a town hall meeting in St. Peter’s next week. It’s a chance to provide your feedback on future priorities and ask questions. Local Mounties will also share an overview of their resources, 2024 accomplishments...
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by Tim DavidsonA Kenora IT company has been named one of the best workplaces in Canada. The award is given out by the Great Places to Work Trust. It’s based-on feedback from employees to create an index. The Trust Index delves into the core aspects of a great workplace—such as trust in leadership, camaraderie...
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by Brad PerrySaint John police are looking for a convicted armed robber wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. William Flynn, 47, is accused of breaching the conditions of his statutory release, according to police. He allegedly failed to return to the community correctional centre in Saint John as directed. Flynn...
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by Tim DavidsonThe Kenora District Service Board has announced just over $130,000 from its Child Poverty Reduction Reinvestment Fund. A total of 11 groups or agencies are getting money. The largest grant of over $56,000 goes to the Northwestern Health Unit for its Nutrition on Weekends program. Ignace is also...
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