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Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Good Morning, North Western Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
UPDATE: Walleye, Lakers game called because of ice conditions

UPDATE: Walleye, Lakers game called because of ice conditions

Kam River led the Lakers 4-0 on the strength of a two-goal night from Ryan Daponte, when on-ice officials made the decision to stop the game because of holes in the Norwest Arena ice. The game will resume on Saturday.
Road permit irks Cat Lake First Nation

Road permit irks Cat Lake First Nation

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry issued a road permit to First Mining Gold for its Springpole project.
LETTER: Reader questions if the LCBO monopoly should continue

LETTER: Reader questions if the LCBO monopoly should continue

By removing the monopoly and allowing other businesses to sell alcohol, the incidents that are of a safety concern will occur less frequently at any given location.
Students seek chiropractic treatment for neck pain caused by prolonged phone use

Students seek chiropractic treatment for neck pain caused by prolonged phone use

Taking regular breaks from phone and computer use is a small habit that makes a big difference. Dr. McGuire suggests setting a timer for reminders to change one’s position, stretch, or go for a walk.
Trapping in vogue, despite notions it's inhumane

Trapping in vogue, despite notions it's inhumane

Though fur prices fluctuate as much as any other commodity, beaver fur is currently in high demand because it's been used in the manufacture of cowboy hats.
Dibaajimowin project providing fibre internet to Treaty #3

Dibaajimowin project providing fibre internet to Treaty #3

Four Treaty #3 First Nation communities will soon have high-speed internet, with more to come.
First Nation announces Dryden hotel project

First Nation announces Dryden hotel project

Construction is scheduled to begin June 15 and expected to take one year to complete.
LETTER: To say we do not use nuclear power in the Northwest is factually incorrect

LETTER: To say we do not use nuclear power in the Northwest is factually incorrect

The fact is Ontario can simultaneously be using Ontario generated power, importing power from the U.S., Manitoba and Quebec, and exporting power on any given day, at any given moment. 
Colleges minister raised $24k from private college execs

Colleges minister raised $24k from private college execs

The PCs raised over $150k from executives with public-private college partnerships the government saved from extinction.
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