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Dryden councillor to face integrity commissioner

Dryden councillor to face integrity commissioner

A City of Dryden councillor was removed from the Working Circle committee and will be brought in front of the integrity commissioner for comments he made on social media regarding a death in Eagle Lake First Nation.
Train derailment is no cause for concern: CPKC

Train derailment is no cause for concern: CPKC

Train derailment near Kenora has no injuries or threat to public safety.
Gov't petition response disappoints anti-nuclear groups

Gov't petition response disappoints anti-nuclear groups

Last month the opposing groups presented to the House of Commons the results of an online petition bearing more than 3,300 signatures from people concerned about the transportation plan.
New squash court floors a long time coming

New squash court floors a long time coming

Fort Frances squash players are getting used to the new court floors at the Memorial Sports Centre, which were replaced for the first time in over three decades.
Town council provides more funding for Canada Day fireworks

Town council provides more funding for Canada Day fireworks

At the request of fireworks organizer Dave Coats, councillors decided to dip into funds to cover some of the cost of fireworks on Canada Day.
La Place Rendez-Vous is a family tradition

La Place Rendez-Vous is a family tradition

Sarah Noonan’s path to being the owner of the La Place Rendez-Vous may have seemed like something that was bound to happen. After all, her grandfather started the full-service hotel and her dad and uncle ran it for decades.
They 'give up a lot' to work on ships

They 'give up a lot' to work on ships

The port is a major player globally, receiving cargoes of grain and steel, along with manufactured mining, wind farms, and agricultural equipment.
Northern Ontario man on a mission finishes 'walk around the world'

Northern Ontario man on a mission finishes 'walk around the world'

Les Lampkin began his trek in support of SOYA in 2019, and on Tuesday he crossed the finish line for a distance equivalent to walking around the globe
Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Northwest lithium project has opposition

Northwest lithium project has opposition

An online petition started by a Sandy Lake First Nation member has collected more than 12,000 signatures as of June 26.
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