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Northwestern Ontario on alert for thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail
1+ hour, 8+ min ago (271+ words) Strong winds are coming to the northwest on Monday afternoon, and with them a host of possible weather hazards. Environment Canada has issued an orange-level weather alert for Kenora " Nestor Falls and Fort Frances " Emo " Rainy River, warning of wind…...
Fed Nor gets $39 million to upgrade northwestern Ontario community centres
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (448+ words) Northwestern Ontario communities are set to receive a $39 million federal investment aimed at upgrading and repairing community centres. This funding comes from Canada's Build Communities Strong fund and will be delivered through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario…...
Highest home insurance rates found in northern Ontario
2+ week, 5+ day ago (271+ words) Some of the most expensive insurance rates can be found in northwestern Ontario. A report by the rate comparison platform Rates. ca places 10 communities in northern Ontario at the top of the list as having the highest home insurance premiums…...
Province supporting new northern Ontario community planner program
3+ week, 2+ day ago (10+ words) Your Kenora...
Severe thunderstorm warnings for northwestern Ontario, strong winds and hail possible
3+ week, 5+ day ago (207+ words) Environment Canada has downgraded an early morning tornado threat, but a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for parts of northwestern Ontario. As of 3: 58 a. m. CDT Wednesday, meteorologists say a line of thunderstorms stretching from north of Redditt toward Minnesota is…...
Lake levels continue to rise
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (132+ words) Despite fairly dry conditions over the the past week, the Lake of the Woods Control Board says water levels continue to rise. Over the past week they went up about 7 centimeters and are expected to rise another 8 to 15 centimeters over…...
Severe weather possible in parts of northwestern Ontario
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (117+ words) Environment Canada is issuing weather warnings for parts of northwestern Ontario. It is because of a system that has the potential to bring heavy rain, hail, and strong winds. It could also lead to tornado activity. Strong thunderstorms are expected…...
NDP takes new approach in call for Hwy 11/17 safety improvements
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (333+ words) Provincial NDP continues to push for improvements to Highways 11 and 17 in northern Ontario. They now want the work to be declared a project of national significance. A motion is before MPPs to consider. Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof says he decided…...
Snowfall warning for parts of Northwestern Ontario with up to 15 cm expected
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (163+ words) A snowfall warning is in effect for parts of northwestern Ontario, including Kenora and Dryden, with significant accumulation expected through midweek. Environment Canada says 10 to 15 centimetres of snow is forecast from Tuesday night through Wednesday night. The snow is expected…...
First Nation and Ontario ink historic agreement
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (389+ words) By Mike Stimpson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Eabametoong First Nation has begun "a new chapter in its relationship with the province," according to a news release it issued on Wednesday. Eabametoong First Nation and Indigenous Affairs Minister Greg Rickford…...