Dozens of supporters turned out to take part in Borderland Pride’s annual Pride March held on Saturday, June 14, 2025. The march began at the Sorting Gap Marina with free ice cream for participants, sponsored by the Town of Fort Frances, and ended at the Civic Centre with an official […]
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Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 12 C (54 F). Tomorrow will be sunny in the morning before seeing a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon with cloudy periods and a chance of […]
Weekend highlight Fort Frances Pride March 2025 will be on Saturday June 14. Starting at the Sorting Gap Marina at 10 a.m. with resources and giveaways as well as bike and stroller decorating. The March starts at 11 a.m. and will proceed from the marina to the Fort Frances Civic […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has announced the results of two major investigations that resulted in a historic seizure of fentanyl, along with a large quantity of cocaine, methamphetamine and prescription drugs. Fentanyl continues to cause devastation across Ontario. The OPP and our partners are committed to […]
By Jacqueline St. Pierre,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Manitoulin Expositor
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Manitoulin Expositor
Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, and Timmins now top the list of cities in Ontario with the highest rates of opioid deaths. Greater Sudbury ranks seventh. The numbers are grim: Thunder Bay lost 80 people in 2024—69.14 deaths per 100,000 residents. Sault Ste. Marie recorded 38 deaths, a rate of 48.36. Timmins followed with […]
By Philip Oddi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Vankleek Hill Review
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Vankleek Hill Review
Canada’s internal trade barriers remain under scrutiny as the federal, provincial, and territorial governments take steps to reduce the red tape limiting labour mobility, economic growth, and cross-border cooperation. In interviews with The Review, federal and provincial representatives explained their priorities for harmonizing interprovincial trade and significantly reducing economic losses. Québec Minister for […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
June is Italian Heritage Month, bringing Thunder Bay’s Italian community together with dance, traditional food, and friendship. Tony Tarsitano, the public relations chairman for the Italian Cultural Centre, welcomed the large gathering, which included members of the Italian Society of Port Arthur and several other groups, and opened the ceremony […]
By Sandi Krasowski,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
It was 2003, and the general public had their elbows up with local bars and restaurant owners on two sides of the controversial proposed Tobacco Free Thunder Bay bylaw. A plebiscite in 2003 determined that almost 90 per of the citizens said, ‘yes, we want a bylaw to protect non-smokers,” particularly employees who […]
By Brenda Sawatzky
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Niverville Citizen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Niverville Citizen
Whether you’re a real estate agent, potential homebuyer, or real estate speculator, one fact is clear about Manitoba’s current housing market: there are not enough homes in the province to meet demand—not even remotely so. According to the Fraser Institute, a Canadian watchdog for government policy, Manitoba’s housing prices have […]
From the Ontario Government
Press release
Press release
Fish for free across Ontario on June 14 and 15 TORONTO — This Father’s Day weekend, the Ontario government is offering all Canadian residents the opportunity to fish for free across the province on June 14 and 15. “This Father’s Day weekend, take the opportunity to head outdoors, cast a […]
– Ken Kellar photo
The 908 Rainy Lake Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron celebrated the end of their year with their traditional annual Ceremonial Review last night at the Memorial Sports Centre, including an inspection of the squadron by Acting District Director Kim Beaudry, left. The squadron’s leadership recognized cadets for their dedication and […]
