Highlights

Strong mayor powers 'a tool in our toolbox,' Kenora's Poirier says

Kenora council discussed strong mayor powers in mid-April, and Poirier discussed it with Newswatch during the 2025 NOMA conference.

Apr 30, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

New clerk-treasurer 'very, very important' to nuclear host community

Township council voted unanimously to approve the hiring of Lesley Sterling to the position.

Apr 30, 2025 12:45 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay resident wins Dryden 50/50 grand prize

Tammy Krupa had the numbers that brought her a windfall of $106,567

Apr 30, 2025 11:50 AM Read more >

Mintenko's OT winner earns Walleye a second SIJHL championship

Kam River edged Dryden 4-3 on Tuesday night to capture the best-of-seven Bill Salonen Cup final in six games.

Apr 30, 2025 12:15 AM Read more >

Next government will be a Liberal minority

With MPs elected in 169 ridings, it's now projected the Liberal Party will form a minority government.

Apr 29, 2025 5:46 PM Read more >

'Crucial step toward stabilizing health services'

Hopes are high a new funding model will help address a doctor shortage in Kenora and Sioux Lookout

Apr 29, 2025 3:15 PM Read more >

No wildfires currently burning in NWO

Three fires discovered over the weekend are all considered out, none growing to more than half a hectare in size.

Apr 29, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Powlowski secures third term

The Liberal incumbent retained an early lead in Thunder Bay-Rainy River.

Apr 29, 2025 12:00 AM Read more >

UPDATED: Conservative Melillo wins third term as MP

With about half the vote, Eric Melillo tops Liberal Charles Fox and New Democrat Tania Cameron.

Apr 28, 2025 11:13 PM Read more >

Live blog: Federal Election 2025

Up-to-the-minute updates from Newswatch reporters posted at campaign headquarters across the city

Apr 28, 2025 9:01 PM Read more >