Author Archives: Adam Riley
Blue green algae confirmed in Lake Superior
A water sample taken from Lake Superior earlier this week has confirmed the presence of Blue Green Algae. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit says the sample was taken on Tuesday near Scott Drive in ...
Jul 28, 2023
Gas line investigation complete
An investigation has revealed a 3rd party contractor was at fault when it severed a gas line in Ignace last month. On June 10th contractors working for Celerity Telecom were performing directional dri...
Jul 28, 2023 Crews installing a fibre line in Ignace severed a 4" gas main on June 10th, 2023 (Listener Submitted Photo)
1 arrested in McKenzie Island B&E
Ontario Provincial Police in Red Lake have arrested and charged a 46 year old man in connection to a break-in on McKenzie Island. Police received a complaint just before 6:30 a.m. Saturday of a suspic...
Jul 28, 2023 File Photo
$300k for Indigenous education and travel initiatives
The province has announced just under $300,000 in funding for Indigenous focused transportation and education initiatives. The money is being split between two communities and two educational and trai...
Jul 28, 2023 File Photo
CBSA catches gun smuggler at Rainy River crossing
Two individuals at the Baudette-Rainy River border were arrested, after officers with the Canada Border Services Agency discovered an undeclared handgun in their vehicle. The incident occurred on July...
Jul 27, 2023 Twitter: @CBSANOR
Community mourns the loss of 7 year old
Ontario Provincial Police continue to investigate a collision between a motor vehicle and bicycle which claimed the life of a 7 year old boy in Long Lake 58 First Nation in the Greenstone area. Police...
Jul 27, 2023 File Photo
Contract approved at Community Support Centre NW
Members of Unifor Local 324-18 voted unanimously in favour of a new three year contract with Community Support Centre NW at a ratification meeting Wednesday. The contract affects 25 workers in Dryden,...
Jul 27, 2023 Supplied Photo
Road closure to continue until evening
A reminder for Motorists in Dryden of a road closure on Memorial Avenue, between Spruce and Wilde Streets. Officials with the City of Dryden say it is to allow work crews to complete road maintenance....
Jul 27, 2023
Diver with regional origins wins big
Northwestern Ontario is representing on the podium at the World Aquatics Championships in Fukuoka, Japan. Molly Carlson has picked up a silver medal in high diving Wednesday. Born in Fort Frances befo...
Jul 27, 2023 Photo Credit: Antoine Saito
Hajdu retains cabinet post
Northwestern Ontario's sole cabinet minister will remain in her role following a shuffle by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Wednesday, which revealed who he wants on the front lines in the House of Comm...
Jul 27, 2023 Thunder Bay - Superior North MP Patty Hajdu along with Thunder Bay - Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski announce $61 million in funding for broadband internet access in Northern Ontario on March 6th 2023 (Adam Riley / Acadia Broadcasting)