Author Archives: Ryan Forbes
OPP officer killed, 2 injured in Ottawa-area shooting
An officer with the Ontario Provincial Police has passed away and two others are in the hospital after a shooting in the Bourget area, about 50 km away from downtown Ottawa. The OPP say the three offi...
May 11, 2023
Smoke from Alberta fires expected to hit NWO
Much of northwestern Ontario will see smoke pour in from the prairies over the next few days. Over 80 wildfires continue to burn as thousands of Albertans have been forced to evacuate their homes and ...
May 11, 2023
Drugs, firearm seized after disturbance at local business
Police in Dryden say two individuals from southern Ontario have been arrested after a disturbance at a local business - in which a firearm and multiple illegal drugs were seized. The Dryden OPP say at...
May 11, 2023
City to study noise, traffic concerns for Cecil Avenue apartments
Councillors with the City of Dryden are going to take a closer look at a potential seniors housing development on Cecil Avenue. The city held a Public Planning Meeting Monday night at City Hall about ...
May 10, 2023
24-unit apartment project pitched for Cecil Avenue
Councillors in Dryden will debate their support for a new 24-unit apartment complex tonight. Chief Building Official Pam Skillen is expected to present a report on a zoning by-law amendment for 175 Ce...
May 08, 2023
Closure scheduled for Mary Avenue today
The City of Dryden is advising residents to avoid Mary Avenue today due to work in the area. Mary Avenue from First Street to Second Street will be closed to traffic today until 8 p.m. as crews comple...
May 08, 2023
Fire near Wabaseemoong declared out
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry's Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Branch says staff have extinguished a small fire near Wabaseemoong Independent Nation. Kenora Fire #1 was ...
May 05, 2023
Water levels expected to rise on LOTW, Winnipeg River
Staff with the Lake of the Woods Control Board say water levels in the area have continued to increase with the recent rain in the forecast, and changes will be seen on the Winnipeg River. They say th...
May 05, 2023
Free admission at Provincial Parks this weekend
Seventy years after Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, King Charles III will be officially crowned tomorrow in a momentous event for Britain and Commonwealth countries, including Canada. To celebrate th...
May 05, 2023
Maintair Aviation takes top spot at Business Excellence Awards
The stars of Thunder Bay's business community were honoured during the 29th annual Business Excellence Awards last night - which recognizes their efforts to grow our economy and provide excellent serv...
May 04, 2023
