by Randy ThomsA resident of Couchiching First Nation is facing charges connected with a stolen vehicle incident. Provincial Police say they were first alerted Sunday afternoon about a vehicle stolen from a home in Fort Frances. Treaty Three Police later located it in Couchiching, stopping the vehicle to find...
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by Randy ThomsStudents in the International Falls area could be going to classes four days a week in the near future. Independent School District 361 is currently exploring the idea and is asking parents for their thoughts. Several other Minnesota school districts are trying out the flexible learning year...
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It’s officially WE CARE Radiothon week. The annual fundraiser for the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation takes place this Thursday. Y95 will broadcast live from the Yarmouth Mall starting at 6 a.m. Mary Surette with the foundation says it’s easy to donate. “We do have a hotline the day of Radiothon,...
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by CJ GoaterBefore Lakehead University’s 20th annual Research and Innovation Week came to an end, awards were given out to recognize students and staff. “Research & Innovation Week is a platform for knowledge exchange and innovation, an opportunity to advance our understanding of how the work of people...
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by NewsMayors, wardens and councillors are concerned about a new transportation bill. It would give the province more power over what municipalities can spend on infrastructure. Yarmouth Mayor Pam Mood is the president of the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities. She says municipalities plan as far...
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by Tim DavidsonOne person is dead following a single snowmachine collision in Ignace. The OPP say the accident took place just after midnight on Saturday on the OFSC trail. A 25-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say the OFSC trail was closed for several hours while investigators processed the...
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by CJ GoaterTwo Thunder Bay residents are being recognized for their work with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). CMHA was allotted King Charles III Coronation Medals to give out by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General. Michael Lewkin, a past chair of the CMHA’s Thunder Bay Branch...
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by NewsA couple from Yarmouth have been banned from owning animals for seven years. Sixty-nine-year-old Lorraine Bain and 73-year-old Herb Bain from Plymouth were charged in August for permitting an animal to be in distress. The SPCA say a dog was found on the side of the road last June and brought...
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by CJ GoaterThe case of a former Thunder Bay chief of police was back in court on Monday. Sylvie Hauth is facing charges stemming from a widespread investigation into claims of misconduct within the police force. There were hopes that Monday’s court appearance would lead to the scheduling of a trial date,...
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by Tim DavidsonThe City of Dryden could soon have another hotel. Council has approved a site plan for the building. Harrison says the hotel fills a much-needed void in the community. “This will be quite a welcome addition to our community, having another hotel here,” Harrison told council at their open...
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