Irene McEntyre of Ely, Minn., passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, at Boundary Waters Care Center at the age of 93. Irene was born September 11, 1932 in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada, to Bernard and Mary (Jolicoeur) Flynn. She married Roy McEntyre on May 12, 1955, and became a […]
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It is with deep sadness that the family of Dorothy Gate (McNally), 85, announce her passing on December 17, 2025, at the Rainy River Hospital. Dorothy was born to Charles and Mabel Blanche McNally (nee Wood) on November 6, 1940, in Rainy River, Ontario. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents […]
Here we are at another year’s end, another day in the continuum, a day no more important than Tuesday of last week, and no less important than the day we took our first step. Every day begins with maximum potential, every day a fresh start. Reviewing the previous 365 fresh […]
By Matt Prokopchuk
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
KENORA — A dedicated provincial fund for airport improvements would make a big difference for sites too small to access federal dollars. That’s according to Shari Gentes, the Northwest’s regional director of the Airport Management Council of Ontario. The organization has, for over a year, been pressing the Ontario government […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – Fire and rescue services across the Thunder Bay area have received a total of nearly $446,000 to protect firefighters. About $135,800 was given to Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue through the province’s fire protection grant. Deputy fire chief Dave Tarini told Newswatch that the majority of the […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – Homeowners and landlords will be required to have carbon monoxide alarms on all levels and outside sleeping areas. “Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, so you can’t smell it, you can’t see it like smoke,” Kevin Anderson, acting division chief at Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, told Dougall […]
By Thomas Kent
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
Woolwich Observer
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
Woolwich Observer
A new report from Export Development Canada (EDC) stated that Canada’s agriculture sector has emerged as a rare bright spot in the country’s trade performance, with agricultural exports growing three times faster than overall Canadian exports over the past decade. In practical terms, this means agriculture has been one of […]
By Thomas Kent
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
Last week in Montréal, Canada hosted a pivotal two-day summit of G7 industry, digital, and technology ministers, sparking vital discussions on artificial intelligence, supply-chain resilience, and digital infrastructure. Experts believe these conversations could have significant, lasting impacts on businesses and employers across Waterloo Region and Wellington County. The meeting, held […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -16 C (3 F). Tomorrow, New Year’s Eve, will see a mix of sun and cloud during the day before becoming clear overnight with a high of -16 (3) and a low of -23 (-9). New Year’s […]
EVENTS CALENDAR December’s 55+ movie matinee at the Fort Frances Public Library. Dec. 19 a 1 p.m. No Admission, free popcorn. Featuring “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” (2024). “Nobody is ready for the mayhem and surprises that ensue when six of the worst youngsters disrupt the town’s annual Christmas performance.” […]
By Times Staff
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding travellers to plan ahead when travelling to Canada this holiday season. Between January 1 and October 31, 2025, the CBSA says they welcomed more than 70 million travellers while also intercepting over 30,790 kg of illegal drugs and 13,500 weapons and firearms. […]
By Mike Stimpson,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
THUNDER BAY — Ontario’s legislative assembly is taking a 14-week break after having already taken a 19-week summer break and sitting only 51 days this year. And the MPP for Thunder Bay-Superior North doesn’t like it one bit. “It’s appalling, really,” Lise Vaugeois, a New Democrat, said of the Progressive […]
