By Natasha Bulowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer

The federal government’s controversial Bill C-5 is off to the Senate next week for a truncated study. Opposition parties amended the proposed legislation to ensure the government cannot override certain laws (including the Indian Act, Canada Labour Code and Criminal Code) but most environmental law and regulations can still be […]

By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com

THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is celebrating a successful third year of its five-year strategic plan. Hospital administration shared a progress report with stakeholders and community partners on Thursday afternoon, showcasing the hospital’s and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute’s achievements in advancing care, health research, and innovation in the region. “We […]

By Connor McDowell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun

An official with Assiniboine College says more than one in four domestic graduates were Indigenous this year, as the school moves forward with its strategic plan, including a key commitment to support Indigenous students. Director of communications Anya McNabb confirmed to the Sun on Thursday that 26 per cent of […]

By Connor McDowell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun

The Manitoba First Nations Police Service continues to grow this year after it took on an 11th community and prepares for more staff and responsibility. The police force officially took over responsibility for Dakota Plains Wahpeton Nation on June 2. The transfer of service from the RCMP is part of […]

– Allan Bradbury photo

This weekends string of severe storms left its mark on the town as evidenced by downed trees and limbs scattered across private properties, like this one located on Second Street East. The storms produced plenty of rain and wind, and were responsible for a local tornado emergency alert on Sunday […]

By Laura Steiner
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Milton Reporter

Humanity is fascinated by the mysteries of the universe. Astrophysics is the field of study where astronomers use physics to explain them. Students are expected to learn how to break down and logically solve problems. The first two years include courses in math, physics, astronomy, and computer programming. Twenty-two-year-old Matteo […]

By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

Thunder Bay Ventures is gathering information for its twice-annual Business Confidence Index and is counting on the business community to participate in the 2025 Thunder Bay and Area Business Confidence Index (BCI) Survey. Maria Vidotto, Thunder Bay Ventures manager, said individuals who make strategic decisions for their business and hold […]

EVENTS CALENDAR The next 55+ movie matinee at the Fort Frances Library will feature Here (2024) Reuniting Tom Hanks and Robin Wright from Forrest Gump. A generational story about families and the special place they inhabit sharing in love, loss and laughter and life. Rated PG-13, 1 hour 44 minutes […]

By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

A draft of the City of Thunder Bay’s Smart Growth Action Plan was presented to city council and the general public on Monday. The plan, which is meant to stimulate Thunder Bay’s growth, has been a work in progress for six months with a team of local industry leaders. Matthew […]