Borderland News
Nine forest fires battled this week
The forest fire hazard is starting to inch up in the region. It's now listed as moderate with some pockets of high. In the past few days, forest fire ...
May 10, 2024
Rising temperatures signal the arrival of tick season
Tick season is upon us. The provincial government is encouraging residents to take precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of contractin...
May 10, 2024
Canada adds 90K jobs, unemployment rate unchanged
Canada's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.1 per cent in April. Statistics Canada said employment increased by 90,000 across the country. Acco...
May 10, 2024
Grand Council Treaty #3 elects deputy
Grand Council Treaty 3's Grand Chief has some help. Cheyenne Vandermeer from Couchiching First Nation will serve as a deputy under Frances Kavanagh. T...
May 10, 2024
Sioux Lookout loses first game at the Centennial Cup
The Sioux Lookout Bombers lost their first game at the Centennial Cup taking place in Oakville. The Bombers were doubled up Thursday afternoon 4-2 by ...
May 09, 2024
Feds announce wildfire prevention, relief funding
The Canadian government is funding more emergency preparedness and response efforts across the country. The government announced a new pilot program f...
May 09, 2024
$21.8 million flood claim settlement finalized
The federal and provincial governments will pay out almost $22 million to an area First Nation. The funding compensates Naicatchewenin First Nation fo...
May 09, 2024
Sioux Lookout Bombers begin Centennial Cup journey
The Centennial Cup, emblematic of junior hockey supremacy in Canada, starts today in Oakville. The Sioux Lookout Bombers are the SIJHL representatives...
May 09, 2024
Driver charged in collision in Lake of the Woods Township
A 70 year old Morson man faces several charges following a two-vehicle collision over the weekend in Lake of the Woods Township. The OPP says accident...
May 08, 2024
Federal government investing in youth internships in Northern Ontario
The federal government through FedNor has announced a $181,800 investment to support four youth internship positions in Northern Ontario. "These ...
May 08, 2024