Kenora

The Arts Hub in Kenora along with the Kenora Dinner Jackets Improv Group are hosting introductory improv classes which will focus on building skills in improv. The sessions take place at the Arts Hub located at 103-325 2nd St. S.

"They're really geared towards any skill level, on honing in the craft on improv and the skills associated with it," said Chris Brown, founder of the Kenora Dinner Jackets.

Sessions

May 31 - Making and listening and accepting offers

June 14 - Advancing the scene

June 28 - Justifying yourself

As of 7:45 am Friday, May 20:

The City of Kenora is set to resume work on the East Melick Road and Essex Road intersection to lay a top surface to build up the road and open it. 

As early as Friday, May 20th evening, residents who live along East Melick Road between the Portier bridge and the Essex Road intersection (this includes Victoria Crescent, Decemvir Dr, Bell Point Road, and Aube Dr) should have access back to their homes.

The provincial government says they’re sending resources to northwestern Ontario as residents continue to navigate extreme and rising floodwaters across the region.

"I know that extraordinary weather conditions have created challenges for many families and businesses in the Northwest,” said Greg Rickford, acting MPP for Kenora-Rainy River.

Safety is Kenora OPP's primary concern for those in the evacuation zone north of the Kenora by-pass.

Around 444 properties are in the evacuation zone, though a number of residents have decided to hunker down and stay in their homes.

"If there are any concerns for people, that you may not have heard from in a while, definitely give us a call so we can do check-ins on people to make sure they are doing alright and staying safe," said OPP Provincial Constable Jason Canfield.

The Liberal government is banning Chinese vendors Huawei Technologies and ZTE from Canada's long-awaited blueprint for next-generation mobile networks.

"Telecommunication companies in Canada will not be permitted to include in their networks products or services that put our national security at risk," Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Thursday in Ottawa.

"Providers who already have this equipment installed will be required to cease its use and remove it under the plans we are announcing today."

The flood warning that was issued for the Dryden District by the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry has been extended.

The warning, which was set to expire today, has been extended to Friday, May 27.

Like most areas in northwestern Ontario, Sioux Lookout is dealing with severely high water levels, and now the municipality is taking action to protect its residents and property from flooding.

The Municipality's Manager of Public Works and Infrastructure, Jeff Hawley says in a prepared release they are advising residents to avoid the pedestrian bridge at the Travel Information Centre as both ends are blocked off.

Public Works Operations Manager, Mat Lelonde notes they are working with residents that are impacted by flooding in low-lying areas.

Various roadways north of the Kenora by-pass have been closed due to flooding, cutting off many residents to the community, as well as their cottages.

As we head into the May long weekend, Kenora Fire Chief, Kent Readman is advising cottage and homeowners entering into those areas to use extreme caution.

“There are certain roads closed, so plan ahead for that,” says Readman. “Be careful there are high water levels in certain parts of the city and in the unincorporated area. Stay away from those high water levels.”

The Battle of Alberta resumes tonight as the Calgary Flames are hosting the Edmonton Oilers for Game 2 of their second-round tilt at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Game 1 was a wild affair with the two teams combining for 15 goals as the Flames won 9-6.

In the other game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight, the Carolina Hurricanes will be looking to remain unbeaten at home during the post-season as they welcome the New York Rangers for Game 2 of their series. The Canes took Game 1 in overtime 2-1.

A whirlwind visit by Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has ended but the calls for meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples have not.

The couple departed Canada Thursday night after a three-day tour that began in St. John's, N.L., with a solemn moment of reflection on residential school deaths and ended in the North with a meeting with First Nations chiefs on climate change.

Charles told people in Yellowknife that he was deeply moved by conversations with survivors who courageously shared their experiences of the schools.