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The Ontario Hospital Association wishes to reaffirm their strong commitment to the safety and well being of their communities. It recently launched its "Here to Care" campaign.

On the advice of the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry, the City of Kenora is providing sandbags for residents in the region.

The Minister of Health, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, and the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced more than $3.5 million in funding for Action Canada for Sexual Health projects Rights and by the National Abortion Federation Canada.

The eclipse will begin May 15 around 10:30 p.m. ET and end on May 16 around 2 a.m. When the earth’s shadow completely blocks the moon, the total lunar eclipse is predicted to occur between 11:30 p.m. and 12:50 a.m. ET. 

The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry has upgraded the Dryden District from a Flood Outlook to a Flood Warning, which will continue until May 20, 2022.

Parents, guardians and caregivers have the opportunity to support their child's entrepreneurial spirit. Kenora and Dryden is hosting a Head Start in Business Youth Enterprise day camp.

The Municipality of Municipal Affairs and Housing of Ontario has activated the Disaster Recovery Assistance program for the city of Fort Frances.

Rainfall amounts of up to 50 millimetres is expected for parts of the region.

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.

A section of Highway 599 is closed due to culvert collapse and water.