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Riverside Health is once again inviting trick-or-treaters to bring the Halloween magic to long-term care homes this Friday night. “For many residents, this annual event is one of the highlights of the year,” Riverside Health said in a press release.“A joyful opportunity to see the smiles, excitement, and creativity of […]
When I was the publisher of this newspaper, I set my agenda to be at the newspaper by seven in the morning. John Pierce often was there before me as we both wanted to get a jump on the day. I was usually up by six in the morning, having […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
THUNDER BAY — The Chief of Fort William First Nation says history tells her to be skeptical about the safety of storing high-level nuclear waste in Northwestern Ontario. “Our people, we have heard countless times — over and over and over again, for hundreds of years — how things are […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The 33rd annual Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund (NADF) Awards took place on Thursday, celebrating the business excellence of six Indigenous businesses. The awards in Thunder Bay were presented through a partnership with NADF and Bearskin Airlines, a division of Perimeter Aviation. Brian Davey, chief executive officer of NADF, said each […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
With the last few wildfires declared out across the region by late last week, Northwestern Ontario residents may take some solace in what could be the season’s final tally. Statistics compiled by Ontario’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) show that while the 2025 season has been one of […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
EAR FALLS — Dozens of people, including forestry and mill workers and union and political officials rallied in support of the Ear Falls sawmill on Saturday. Katrina Peterson, the president of the Unifor union local that represents mill and woodlands workers affected by the recent indefinite idling of the Interfor-owned […]
DID YOU KNOW? Young Trick-or-Treaters will soon take over the night, but even spooky characters need to be safe and celebrate right. Help them celebrate Hallowe’en right by ensuring your yard and pathway are free of hazards: STAY SAFE WHILE TRICK-OR-TREATING: BE CAUTIOUS WITH TREATS (CANDY, OTHER FOOD ITEMS, & […]
It was another great weekend in the Rainy River District. The wind was a bit strong, but it really helped to dry things up. It is still sticky on top and where the animals congregate but over all not that bad. I will be happy when I can get my […]
‘Bazil’ The family of Shane (Bazil) Copenace announce his passing on October 7, 2025, at Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Bazil was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on February 15, 1989, to Judy Ann Copenace and Warren Russell Disbrowe. Bazil was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba with […]
Deanna Mary Coughlin passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025, at Winnipeg Children’s Hospital, surrounded by family, at the age of 16. She was born May 15, 2009, in Abbotsford, British Columbia, to her loving father Craig Coughlin. Deanna was predeceased by her Papa Lawrence Jewett; as well as her […]
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Gauthier. Mark, in his 67th year, passed away at home in Fort Frances, Ontario, on September 22, 2025. Mark was born in South Porcupine, Ontario, on July 23, 1959. Mark predeceased by his father Donald Gauthier and his […]
