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Inquest called into 2015 death at Musselwhite gold mine

Inquest called into 2015 death at Musselwhite gold mine

Miner Jose Amaral, who was born and raised in Manitouwadge, died when a rockfall left his scoop covered in material
Northwestern school boards not surprised by EQAO results

Northwestern school boards not surprised by EQAO results

Two directors of education of Northwestern Ontario school boards say they aren't surprised by last year's EQAO results, pointing to pandemic and revamped math curriculum
$13M in new equipment to boost cancer care in Northwestern Ontario

$13M in new equipment to boost cancer care in Northwestern Ontario

A new PET/CT scanner and Linear Accelerator will improve cancer treatment
Kenora's Main street Christmas tree to arrive on Tuesday

Kenora's Main street Christmas tree to arrive on Tuesday

Kenora's Main Street Christmas Tree to be transported on Tuesday, with the tree lighting taking place on Friday.
Dryden Food Bank sees 14 per cent increase since March

Dryden Food Bank sees 14 per cent increase since March

Since March of 2022, the Dryden Food Bank has seen a 14 per cent increase in usage and a 30 per cent demand since the start of the pandemic.
TSB releases report into plane crash that killed four

TSB releases report into plane crash that killed four

The plane was last observed on radar about 45 minutes after takeoff from Dryden, and was found crashed in a wooded area about 35 kilometres southeast of Sioux Lookout
Province's top doc recommending, but not mandating, masks

Province's top doc recommending, but not mandating, masks

Dr. Kieran Moore said with three viral infections making the rounds, and hospitals treating high numbers of children as a result, anyone showing symptoms should mask up around children four and younger.
Miss McKenzie II Ferry docked due to mechanical failure

Miss McKenzie II Ferry docked due to mechanical failure

The ferry connects mainland Red Lake to McKenzie Island
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
OPP investigate three deaths at Hudson, Ont. residence

OPP investigate three deaths at Hudson, Ont. residence

Police say there is no threat to public safety after three people were pronounced dead at a Second Street residence.
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