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More workers needed for forest industry

More workers needed for forest industry

'In Ontario, the forestry sector is experiencing a labour force and skill shortage that is preventing the sector from realizing its full economic potential, and if we leave this unchecked the shortage could negatively impact the socio-economic standings of hundreds of communities across the province for years to come'
Kenora denies ice time request for Junior A hockey team

Kenora denies ice time request for Junior A hockey team

The city had received an ice time request for a prospective team looking to start play next season.
Hydroelectric assets acquired by Massachusetts company

Hydroelectric assets acquired by Massachusetts company

FirstLight Power is the new owner of hydroelectric stations, infrastructure across Northern Ontario
VIDEO: Calls for action after fire totals Webequie First Nation home

VIDEO: Calls for action after fire totals Webequie First Nation home

Municipalities figuring out next steps for supervised consumption services

Municipalities figuring out next steps for supervised consumption services

The mayors of Kenora and Sioux Lookout are considering what the next steps might be after the Northwestern Health Unit released a report saying supervised consumptions services would benefit their communities, as well as Dryden and Fort Frances.
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Kenora urges residents to be prepared for flood season

Kenora urges residents to be prepared for flood season

The City of Kenora Municipal Emergency Control Group reminds residents to have their emergency kits ready as snow melts and water levels rise.
OPP issue over 1,000 charges during Easter weekend traffic blitz

OPP issue over 1,000 charges during Easter weekend traffic blitz

More than 600 speeding charges laid across the Northwest region, along with more than 100 seatbelt offences
Kenora considering regulating short-term rental accommodations

Kenora considering regulating short-term rental accommodations

Kenora city council will decide on at the next council meeting whether to take a look at regulating short-term rental accommodations, which are in a grey zone of regulation.
Family displaced after Webequie First Nation fire

Family displaced after Webequie First Nation fire

Kiiwetinoong MPP expresses concern about lack of proper fire services in First Nations communities after April 7 blaze
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