VENTURA, Calif. – A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over the drowning of “Glee” actor Naya Rivera, who died this summer while boating with her 4-year-old son on a California lake. The suit, filed Tuesday, blames Ventura County and managers of Lake Piru for her accidental death on July […]
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(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – The Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Sioux Lookout Fire Department, and Sioux Lookout Emergency Medical Services responded to an early morning fire that has left one individual deceased. At approximately 6:00 am on November 19, 2020, emergency services responded to a house fire at an […]
Press Release
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) asks the public to complete their survey on health behaviours and other factors that impact health. Those who fill out the online survey will have a chance to win a pair of Apple AirPods Pro or a Fitbit Versa 3. Anyone living in the region who […]
The Canadian Press
TORONTO – With dreams of the sugar plum fairies almost dashed this year, the National Ballet of Canada has come up with a different way for Canadians to enjoy the tradition of “The Nutcracker.” The ballet company says it’s struck a partnership with movie theatre chain Cineplex to screen the […]
Got a Police Dog lover on your list this year? The fifth annual OPP Canine Unit Calendar showcases the highly-trained canines that work to keep Ontario safe. Each month features an OPP Canine from across the province with a write-up identifying their specialty and home location. All proceeds from the […]
The Canadian Press
TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 1,210 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 28 new deaths due to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 361cases are in Peel Region, 346 are in Toronto, and 143 are in York Region. In the province’s long-term care homes, 619 residents currently have COVID-19 […]
Press Release
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) urges the public to practise prevention measures as COVID-19 case counts increase in the Kenora region. In the past 17 days, 10 positive cases have been reported in the Kenora region, and three of these cases are currently hospitalized due to symptoms and risk factors. The […]
David Thorne
CN Police
Prairie Division
CN Police
Prairie Division
Last year in North America, there were over 3,400 collisions with trains, resulting in over 2,200 serious injuries or fatalities. Rail safety is a core value at CN and CN Police wants to be a part of the effort to minimize the risk of accidents related to winter driving. This […]
The Associated Press
Steve Megargee
Steve Megargee
As the Big Ten prepares to have its version of “Separation Saturday,” it already is clear what trait distinguishes the league’s top four teams. Both division leads are at stake Saturday when No. 3 Ohio State (3-0) hosts No. 9 Indiana (4-0) and No. 10 Wisconsin (2-0) visits No. 19 […]
The LaVerendrye Hospital Auxiliary is holding a silent auction in the hospital lobby, to benefit healthcare in our region. The event ends tomorrow (Friday) so hurry in! An Outdoor Bake Sale will be held November 28, from 1-3 p.m.at the St. John the Baptist Anglican Church in Fort Frances. Mystery […]
Press Release
The Ontario government is expanding the 511 app to include new winter driving features that will provide drivers and the trucking industry with additional information to support safer route planning when travelling on provincial highways. “Driving during the winter months can be a challenge in every part of the province, […]
