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Red Lake’s first official dog park is nearing completion

Red Lake’s first official dog park is nearing completion

The municipality's first official dog park is weeks away from an official opening.
Raising of the Survivors' Flag on Parliament Hill sends out powerful message

Raising of the Survivors' Flag on Parliament Hill sends out powerful message

A joint statement from Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation followed the raising of the Survivor’s flag.
Household hazardous waste day on the calendar for Kenora residents

Household hazardous waste day on the calendar for Kenora residents

Household Hazardous Waste Day (HHWD) initiated by the Township of Kenora takes place once a week on Thursdays.
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Road washed out on Highway 11

Road washed out on Highway 11

Beaver dam washouts out Highway 11 45 kilometers outside of Fort Frances
Former MP for Kenora-Rainy River, John Reid, passes away

Former MP for Kenora-Rainy River, John Reid, passes away

John Reid, the former Member of Parliament for Kenora Rainy-River from 1965-1985, passed away in Ottawa on Aug. 25.
Dryden OPP respond to 326 calls last week

Dryden OPP respond to 326 calls last week

OPP responded to more than 300 calls last week, including seven motor vehicle collisions and 26 traffic complaints.
Aug. 26, 2022: Webequie supply road (Northwest Newsweek)

Aug. 26, 2022: Webequie supply road (Northwest Newsweek)

Aug. 26, 2022: Webequie supply road
Traffic delays on Essex Road

Traffic delays on Essex Road

Traffic delays to be expected on Essex Road in Kenora starting Monday, Aug. 29.
Popular immigration program in Thunder Bay expands

Popular immigration program in Thunder Bay expands

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, a program to match immigrants with jobs, is expanding its catchment area to include most of the the Rainy River district, Dryden, Sioux Lookout and the entire Thunder Bay district.
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