EVENTS CALENDAR Emo Holly Daze Dec. 5-6. The Holly Daze Christmas parade starts at 6 p.m. and will be followed by fireworks on the waterfront. See the full Holly Daze schedule in tomorrow’s Fort Frances Times. Stuff a Cruiser takes place across the Rainy River District on Saturday Dec. 6. […]
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By Matt Prokopchuk,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — A provincial minister says visitors from the U.S. are still crucial to Ontario’s tourism, despite ongoing trade strife. George Pirie was in Thunder Bay on Thursday and addressed the Northern Ontario Tourism Summit at the Valhalla Hotel and Conference Centre. Pirie began his remarks by announcing $1.6 million from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund […]
By Times Staff
The local sweet tooth has helped raise $12,992 to be split between Riverside Health Care’s Lights, Camera, DIAGNOSIS! campaign and Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. For perspective, that’s 6,496 cookies sold in just a week during this year’s Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie campaign from Nov. 17 to 23. “We are […]
By Times Staff
The Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) has restored internet connectivity following a precautionary measure undertaken last week. Internet services were brought back online for schools across the board as of Sunday, November 30, 2025, and was expected to be available for regular usage as of yesterday’s return to class. […]
By Times Staff
The Red Lake OPP have charged a woman with multiple charges after a break-in in the Municipality of Red Lake. According to the OPP, on November 21, 2025, Red Lake area officers received information that initiated a Break and Enter investigation in Cochenour, Ontario. As a result of the investigation, […]
By Times Staff
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) will get support from the province in supporting the mental health of first responders, according to a press release from the solicitor general’s office. The release, issued on Friday, November 14, 2025, shed more light on $32 million from the Government of […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) president, Dave Plourde and Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) president, Rick Dumas, are in Ottawa this week to bring a clear message to the federal government that Northern Ontario is not peripheral and is essential to Canada’s economic strength, national security, and future […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
A Parry Sound, Ont.-area man who obstructed conservation officers following an illegal moose hunt two years ago in the Red Lake area has been fined $12,000. According to a provincial investigation, McDougall resident Gordon Chaput was hunting with two other men north of Red Lake on Oct. 7, 2023 when […]
By Steven Sukkau,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
In many rural Manitoba towns, where a single coffee shop, hardware store or family-run boutique can anchor the local economy, small business owners are heading into the holidays facing one of the most uncertain sales seasons in years. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on Manitobans to […]
By Brenda Sawatzky
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Niverville Citizen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Niverville Citizen
Gift-giving season is upon us and the internet is ablaze with unique gift ideas to entice every shopper. Add to that the ease and convenience of online shopping and it becomes a preferred option for many. With that in mind, the Manitoba RCMP want to remind everyone to demonstrate an […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Tourism Thunder Bay is joining today’s grand opening celebration for the Kisselgoff Motorcycle Museum in the former Odeon Theatre on Victoria Avenue. When physician David Kisselgoff isn’t on duty at the Regional Health Science Centre, you’ll find him with his motorcycles. For the past 12 years, Kisselgoff has been a […]
– Ken Kellar photo
CIBC Community General Manager Ben Norton pulled the winning ticket for the final 2025 Kiwanis Trip of the Month draw yesterday, December 2, 2025. Nikki Bagacki is the winner of a trip to Spain – Canary Islands, valued at $4,100. Tickets are now sold out for next year’s draws. January […]
