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Leadership with the Ministry of Education and the Ontario government say they’re doing everything they can to stop education workers from striking again across the province.

This comes as members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees gave the government another 5-day notice to strike on November 16, which leaves a second protest possible for Monday, November 21.

The Kenora Under 18 AAA Thistles have another win under their belt.

They hosted the Thrashers last night at the Kenora Rec Centre, where they outscored Winnipeg 5-4. Emerson Evans scored the first goal, followed by Carson Maffey and Nikolas Fagnili each earning two goals.

The Thistles will be on the road this weekend to face off against the Brandon Wheat Kings for a 2-game series.

Highway 17 has reopened between Dryden, Ignace and Thunder Bay after an early morning collision which took the life of one person.

The Ministry of Transportation reports that the collision occurred around 12:30 a.m near the Revell Township, west of Ignace.

Highway closures included near the Tim Hortons and Walmart in Dryden to Ignace, as well as between Ignace and Thunder Bay.

UPDATE - The Highway has reopened between Ignace and Thunder Bay, as well as between Dryden and Ignace. Residents are reminded to drive with extreme caution. 

Highway 17 remains closed from Dryden east to Thunder Bay (Shabaqua Corner) following an early morning incident. 

Ontario511 reports that a collision occurred around 12:30 am. Reports say that the highway is blocked off near the Tim Hortons and Walmart in Dryden.

The road later reopened between Ignace and Thunder Bay, and reopened between Dryden and Ignace around 10:30 a.m. 

Kenora – Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford says he can’t explain what drivers are seeing at fuel stations throughout the region.

The Kenora Catholic District School Board has seen a number of changes as they head into their next term through 2026.

The board’s new trustees were officially sworn-in during Kenora Catholic’s inaugural meeting on Tuesday, before members held elections to determine their Chair and Vice-Chair.

NorWOSSA 'AA' court sports have come to an end after a full day of playoffs yesterday.

The Beaver Brae Broncos Senior Girls' Basketball teams went on to the finals after taking down the Fort Frances Muskies but ultimately fell to the Dryden Eagles in the finals 59-20.

It was the same thing for the Sioux North Warriors' Junior Girls. They won in the semi-final but fell in the championship game to Fort 36-18.

Schools could shut down by Monday as Ontario’s education workers have given another 5-day notice to strike.

“It will be a full strike on Monday but our goal is to get a deal done,” says CUPE’s Ontario School Board Council of Unions’ President, Laura Walton.

“From the beginning, we’ve been focused on improved jobs for education workers and improved services for students. For us, there is no one without the other,” Walton adds.

A local family is asking for the community’s support as they continue to navigate provincial health systems and hospital visits to Winnipeg, after a failed surgery.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has complained to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about alleged media leaks, and accused him of harming diplomatic relations.

The two had a discussion Wednesday at an event during the G20 summit in Indonesia and media were able to record the brief conversation.

"Everything we discuss has been leaked to the paper; that's not appropriate," Xi told Trudeau through an interpreter.

"That's not how, the way the conversation was conducted. If there is sincerity on your part --" Xi said, at which point Trudeau interrupted.