Author Archives: Ryan Forbes
Southern Ontario hitchhikers charged with assault
Two residents from southern Ontario are facing charges after reports of aggressive and suspicious hitchhikers along Highway 17 East last night. The OPP said they received reports of the two individual...
May 26, 2023
Wolf sightings reported in Sioux Lookout
Sioux Lookout residents are warned to keep their pets inside when possible. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry says multiple wolf sightings and incidents involving dogs have been reported ...
May 26, 2023
Injuries unknown after 18th Avenue house fire
Injuries are unknown after a major house fire on 18th Avenue North and investigators remain on scene. Members of the Kenora Fire and Emergency Service and the OPP were called to the blaze shortly afte...
May 26, 2023
OPP: Hitchhiker threat over
Edit: Both suspects have been arrested. The OPP thanks the public for their assistance. Police in northwestern Ontario are warning residents to not pick up any hitchhikers along Highway 17. The OPP re...
May 25, 2023
New leader for Sioux Lookout's health authority
The new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority will step into her role by the end of June. SLFNHA's Board of Directors has named Sonia Isaac-Mann as ...
May 25, 2023
Home lost on Highway 17 East after chimney fire
A Kenora resident has lost his home and possessions after a fire on Highway 17 East last night. Kenora Fire Chief Dave Pratt explains the fire is believed to have started in the home's fireplace when ...
May 25, 2023
Richard III slithers onto BBSS stage
Lovers of dark, political thrillers are invited to experience one of William Shakespeare's most famous works this week as Beaver Brae Secondary School's Drama Department presents Richard III. Richard ...
May 24, 2023
COVID-19 returns to Kenora's Pinecrest, 13 affected
A COVID-19 outbreak at Kenora's Pinecrest has forced restrictions to return at the long-term care facility. The outbreak was reported in Unit 2 with 2 residents testing positive for the illness on May...
May 24, 2023
Food trucks, dressing room work on City agenda
A few items on the agenda tonight in Dryden. City Council will meet early tonight at City Hall, likely due to yesterday's holiday, at 5:45 p.m. The night will start off with a closed-door meeting and ...
May 23, 2023
$10,000 in fines after 40 walleye seized from angler
An angler from Ottawa is facing a $10,000 fine and a one-year fishing suspension in the province after being busted with 36 walleye over the legal limit near Thunder Bay. The Ministry of Natural Resou...
May 23, 2023
