‘Kenora District’ Information

OPP Bicycle Safety Reminders

OPP Bicycle Safety Reminders

Though this release is from the Kenora OPP Detachment; information shared is applicable throughout the province including in our region. KENORA, ON – Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police wish everyone a safe summer. Our roads are for the enjoyment and [Read more]

Students Return to In-Person Learning Though Northern Ontario Lockdown Extended for 2 weeks

Students Return to In-Person Learning Though Northern Ontario Lockdown Extended for 2 weeks

  Provincewide Shutdown As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate throughout the province, (online teacher-led learning until January 25, 2021 for Southern Ontario regions*), the provincewide shutdown in Northern Ontario has also been extended for another 14 days, aligning with [Read more]

Grassy Narrows Lifts Boil Water Advisory

Grassy Narrows Lifts Boil Water Advisory

GRASSY NARROWS – On September 29th Grassy Narrows First Nation lifted the long-term “boil water advisory” on its drinking water system. The First Nation recently completed the interim solution of repairs and upgrades to the existing central water treatment plant, and the water has [Read more]

OPP Reminders for Seasonal Residence Owners

OPP Reminders for Seasonal Residence Owners

NORTHERN, ON – With the nicer weather approaching, many cottage and seasonal property owners begin to open their properties for the season. However, it is important to protect your investment all year-round. Some tips to safeguard your cottage include: Secure your windows and doors. Close [Read more]

Rickford’s Decision to Close Kenora Shelter Dehumanizing Says Mamakwa

Rickford’s Decision to Close Kenora Shelter Dehumanizing Says  Mamakwa

SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON –  Kiiwetinoong NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa, said Minister Greg Rickford’s decision to close Kenora’s shelter without notice is wrong, and he needs to provide answers immediately as to when the city will have a shelter for people who need it now. “Minister Rickford should [Read more]

OPP PUBLIC SAFETY WARNING: Suspects Involved in British Columbia Homicide

OPP PUBLIC SAFETY WARNING: Suspects Involved in British Columbia Homicide

NORTHWEST REGION HEADQUARTERS, ON – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are issuing a public safety warning in relation to the suspects in a British Columbia homicide of a young couple along with another death. The last confirmed sighting of the suspects, Kam McLEOD and Bryer SCHMEGELSKY, [Read more]

Lakehead University and Seven Generations Education Institute Join Forces to Deliver Nursing Entry Program

Lakehead University and Seven Generations Education Institute Join Forces to Deliver Nursing Entry Program

The All Nation Nurses Entry Program aims to increase the number of Indigenous students in health disciplines KENORA, ON – Lakehead University and Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) are partnering this September to deliver the All Nation Nurses Entry Program (ANNEP), a nine-month [Read more]

Northern Policy Institue’s Proposed Strategies & Solutions to Attract Newcomers to the North (français inclus)

Northern Policy Institue’s Proposed Strategies & Solutions to Attract Newcomers to the North (français inclus)

The final installment to Northern Policy Institute’s Northern Attraction Series proposes strategies and solutions to attract Newcomers to the North When it comes to attraction and retention, the literature is rich with best practices and solutions. However, not all strategies are appropriate for [Read more]

70th Annual Ontario Mine Rescue Competition

70th Annual Ontario Mine Rescue Competition

K+S Windsor Salt’s Ojibway Mine Tops in Ontario Mine Rescue Competition Mine rescue volunteers from K+S Windsor Salt Ojibway Mine celebrated the 70th annual Ontario Mine Rescue Provincial Competition, and the 90th anniversary of Ontario Mine Rescue by donning champions’ gold hard hats in Red [Read more]

Northern Policy Institute Seeking Students to Work Across the North This Summer

Northern Policy Institute Seeking Students to Work Across the North This Summer

Do you want to gain experience and make a difference in Northern Ontario? For the sixth year in a row, Northern Policy Institute is looking for students to join our team this summer. Experience North, Northern Policy Institute’s summer placement program, builds capacity through experience as [Read more]

New series from Northern Policy Institute Suggests Need of a Newcomers Strategy

New series from Northern Policy Institute Suggests Need of a Newcomers Strategy

Northern Ontario is experiencing a demographic shift and a population decline. Fueled by natural aging, low fertility rates, a rising life expectancy and an increase of out-migration, the 11 northern districts require a comprehensive, coordinated and inclusive newcomer attraction and retention [Read more]

OPP Advising public of Road Closures in Wawa Area

OPP Advising public of Road Closures in Wawa Area

WAWA, ON -The Superior East Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising the public that Highway 17 is now open to one lane from Wawa, Ontario to Batchawana. Highway 101 from Wawa to Chapleau is also open to one lane. The OPP are requesting that the public remain away from this [Read more]

FONOM to Participate in the Development of Ontario’s Provincial Forestry Strategy

FONOM to Participate in the Development of Ontario’s Provincial Forestry Strategy

The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is pleased with Ontario’s recent announcement of the government’s plan to develop a provincial forestry strategy to reduce red tape and create an environment that supports growth and competitiveness within the sector. As announced by [Read more]

Canada Revenue Agency Call? …It may be a SCAM!

Canada Revenue Agency Call? …It may be a SCAM!

The press release below from the Rainy River District OPP includes important information for everyone to be aware of as well as some helpful tips regarding how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. FORT FRANCES, ON – The Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want you to confirm [Read more]

NSERC Funding Supports Girls Summer Science Camps in Northern Ontario

NSERC Funding Supports Girls Summer Science Camps in Northern Ontario

SUDBURY, ON – The Government of Canada is investing $123,000 in Science North over the next three years to deliver Girls’ Summer Science Camps across Northern Ontario during the summers of 2018, 2019 and 2020. Science North is among the recipients of funding through the Natural Sciences and [Read more]

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