Author Archives: Ryan Forbes

Two southeastern Ontario residents are facing charges for allegedly trafficking cocaine and oxycodone in the region. The OPP say members conducted a routine traffic stop in the Township of Forgie and ...

Sioux Lookout community residents are advised that a Restricted Fire Zone is in place, effective immediately. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry declared a Restricted Fire Zone for most of...

Police are at Dryden's 7/11 this morning and they say residents can expect a large police presence in the community today. The OPP say they are investigating a 'serious incident' that took place early...

The sale of the former Pure Gold mine in Red Lake has been approved by the Supreme Court of British Columbia, ahead of production restarting in the future. Pure Gold has been under Creditor Protection...

A hunter from southern Ontario is facing a $7,000 fine from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry after shooting a moose and allowing it to spoil in the fall. Court heard that on October 20, ...

A massive forest fire has been confirmed near a local First Nation community. Sioux Lookout Fire #17 is currently listed at 629 hectares and is not under control at this time, burning north of Cat Lak...

A GoFundMe has been created for two residents who passed away in last week's fire on 18th Avenue North. Karla and Jim Rainier Acosta have been identified as the two victims. The two worked as nurses w...

Every Tuesday morning, golfers aged 50 and above gather at Beauty Bay Golf Course for the eagerly anticipated Senior Men's Golf League. Whether you're a seasoned golf enthusiast or newly interested in...

A Heat Warning is in effect for parts of northwestern Ontario today as Environment Canada warns of temperatures near 30 degrees. The Heat Warning states hot daytime temperatures, along with warm overn...

Kenora Fire Chief Dave Pratt says crews were on the scene of their fourth house fire in the last week, early into the morning today. A 911 call came from Argur Street around 11:30 last night, as the h...