Dryden

Most people in Canada do not think people should have to swear an Oath of Allegiance to the Queen, according to a poll ahead of Canada Day.

A Leger poll for the Association of Canadian Studies found that 56 per cent of respondents did not agree with swearing allegiance to the Queen. 

New Canadians have to swear an oath to the monarchy at citizenship ceremonies including a pledge to “be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada, her heirs and successors."

Lake of the Woods may see peak water levels this week according to the LWCB.  

According to a report from the Lake of the Woods Control Board (LWCB), the current level of Lake of the Woods is 324.11 m (1063.3 ft), over 95th percentile level for this time of year. The average lake level rose by 3 cm (1 in) over the past week. 

The Colorado Avalanche have dethroned the Tampa Bay Lightning, winning 2-1 last night to earn their first Stanley Cup in 21 years. It’s the third in franchise history since moving from Quebec in the ‘95 season.

Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and an assist in the win, and Cale Makar won the Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoff MVP as he led the team in scoring with 29 points in 20 games. He’s the third Av to win the award after Joe Sakic won it in ‘96 and Patrick Roy in 2001.

As the spring flood levels slowly start to return to normal, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout is preparing for major clean-up efforts. 

Water levels hit historic highs all across the region this year, many residents will have lots of debris and sandbags to clean up. To help alleviate some of the stress, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout will be assisting where they can.  

This week's REMR Roofing Person of the Week is Alexis Pernsky!

Alexis was nominated by Jennifer Templeton, who wrote in part:

Cat and dog owners who cuddle their pets when infected with COVID-19 could end up making the animals sick with the virus, according to a Canadian study.

The study said that while it was already known that animals including cats, dogs, ferrets and hamsters seem to be susceptible to COVID-19, transmission may be happening more often than previously thought.

The research, published this month in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, involved 69 cats and 49 dogs, including pets and animals from shelters and neuter clinics. 

Dryden residents can expect delays today. 

The City of Dryden would like to advise residents that Wilde Street from Sandy Lane to Taylor Street will be closed to vehicular traffic today, from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.  

The closure is necessary to complete repairs to the water distribution system.  

Canada handled the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic and weathered the ensuing upheaval better than several other nations with comparable health-care and economic infrastructure, a new study suggests.

The research, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday, credits Canada's strong performance to restrictive and persistent public health measures as well as a successful vaccination campaign.

At approximately 8:00am Kenora Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched to a fire at Weyerhaeuser on Jones Road. 

“On arrival, there was smoke coming from the vent stack on the roof. We believe there was a dust collector or filters that got a spark and caught fire. It’s under control and we’re making sure there’s no hotspots, just making sure it doesn’t flare up,” said Deputy Fire Chief Dave Pratt. 

OPP seize over $79,000 in Canadian currency while conducting a traffic stop.  

A member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nipigon Detachment was conducting a general patrol on June 22, along Highway 11-17 when a vehicle was observed travelling at a high speed in the eastbound lane.