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Highway 17 closed between Kenora and Vermilion Bay
Posted 28 March 2025

Highway 17 closed between Kenora and Vermilion Bay

Heavy snow has resulted in at least one collision and one jack-knifed transport. The Ministry of Transportation says Highway 17 between the insection at Highway 71 and Vermilion Bay is closed because of an accident. There is reduced visibility in that area, with sections of snow-covered mixed...

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Trump’s ‘Productive’ call with Carney comes amid tariff tensions
Posted 28 March 2025

Trump’s ‘Productive’ call with Carney comes amid tariff tensions

On Friday morning, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in what he called an “extremely productive” conversation. Trump stated that they discussed various topics and agreed to meet in person after Canada’s upcoming election, which is set to take place on...

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Lakehead Public Schools launching hockey academy program
Posted 28 March 2025

Lakehead Public Schools launching hockey academy program

Lakehead Public Schools is launching a hockey academy pilot program. LPS Edge: Excellence in Hockey and Academic Skills Academy is getting underway in September and it is initially being offered for students who will be entering Grade 9 at that time. “This pilot program is the latest in a number...

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Challenges facing elver fishers as season opens
Posted 28 March 2025

Challenges facing elver fishers as season opens

We’re nearly a week into elver season. The baby eel fishery on Maritime rivers has been plagued by shutdowns, poaching and illegal activity over the years. The federal Fisheries department decided to open the season last weekend, with several changes. A new app is now in place to track the...

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Thunder Bay Public Library hosting federal candidates meet and greet
Posted 28 March 2025

Thunder Bay Public Library hosting federal candidates meet and greet

Thunder Bay Public Library is hosting a meet and greet with the local federal election candidates. The event will give residents a chance to connect with candidates running in Thunder Bay-Superior North and Thunder Bay-Rainy River. “Elections are critical points in our community’s development,”...

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City of Kenora cancels garbage collection today
Posted 28 March 2025

City of Kenora cancels garbage collection today

Due to the snowstorm, the City of Kenora says all blue box and curbside garbage collection will not be taking place today. This includes Rideout, Valley Drive, Minto area, and north of the by-pass. The waste transfer station remains open, however. Earlier this morning, the Northwestern Ontario...

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City working on new ice allocation policy
Posted 28 March 2025

City working on new ice allocation policy

A new ice allocation policy for the City of Kenora is being developed. This time, the city has gone out and hired a private consulting firm to work on a new policy. Meaghan Carey is with RC Strategies and says it’s important that if a group is not using all their ice time, they need to give some...

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Electric vehicle incentive ends July 1 in N.B.
Posted 28 March 2025

Electric vehicle incentive ends July 1 in N.B.

New Brunswick’s Electric Vehicle Incentive Program will officially end on July 1. Residents can still qualify for rebates if they purchase an eligible EV by June 30, according to a government release. Applications can be submitted to NB Power within 30 days of purchase to claim the rebate. NB...

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Man charged in connection with child porn investigation
Posted 28 March 2025

Man charged in connection with child porn investigation

A Moncton man is facing charges in connection with a child pornography investigation from 2019. The RCMP launched a probe in August 2023, after the Internet Child Exploitation Unit received information. Officers searched a home on Midway Drive in Moncton. Several electronic devices were seized...

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Mariners Centre owners approve ice-pad replacement for 2026
Posted 28 March 2025

Mariners Centre owners approve ice-pad replacement for 2026

The owners of Mariners Centre are going to replace an aging ice-pad. The Town and Municipality of Yarmouth and the Municipality of Argyle agreed at separate meetings to cover the cost, based on their intermunicipal agreement. The ice pad in the main arena is 25 years old and nearing its...

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