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EVENTS CALENDAR The Rainy River District Stewardship (RRDS) will be distributing trees today, Thursday, May 15th and Saturday May 17th at the Fort Frances Public Library and Technology Centre from 10 AM to 2PM each day. Pick up trees from online orders previously placed or via cash and carry each […]
Even as cooler temperatures arrive in the northwest, much of the region is still under high to extreme wildfire conditions, with five new fires reported yesterday, bringing the total number of active wildfires in the region to 14, according to the Ontario government’s Forest Fire Info Map. Currently of note […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The end of a lease agreement has created tension in the relationship between Thunder Bay Public Library and Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS). In March, the Thunder Bay Public Library announced the expansion of its children’s area as part of a restructuring of the Waverley and Brodie Street facilities. […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Several rural fire departments just outside Thunder Bay are “stretched thin” in terms of available firefighters and equipment, just as “dangerously dry” ground conditions set the stage for more wildfires. The departments, which rely on volunteers, warn that firefighter burnout has become a serious concern since fire season heated up […]
Press Release
Fifty-six paddlers were among the 131 people who lost their lives in boating incidents on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled waterways in the last five years. Between 2020-2024, 34 of those who died in marine incidents were canoeists, 17 were kayakers and five were using stand-up paddleboards. Whether you and […]
Over the last two days the Fort Frances Lakers Junior A hockey team has announced two players who will join the team next season. On Tuesday the Laker announced local talent, Alex Booth will play for the team next season. The defenseman has played four games for the Lakers as […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Niverville Citizen
In the midst of recent extreme temperatures and high winds, out of control wildfires are now moving through some parts of eastern Manitoba where cottages and campgrounds abound. A wildfire update was delivered this morning by the assistant Kristin Hayward, deputy minister of Manitoba Wildfire Services. According to Hayward, a […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
Spring means that local food is coming online across Ontario at farmers’ markets and roadside stalls, making it an important time to buy local, says the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. With the fresh season upon us, the OFA and its Home Grown project are promoting the more than 200 different […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Fort William Historical Park is calling for vendors, dancers and information booths as they gear up for the 43rd annual Anishinaabe Keeshigun Powwow. Known formerly as Ojibwa Keeshigun, the event has featured dancing and drumming, hands-on activities and demonstrations that highlight Anishinaabe culture, traditions, language and technology. Patrick Morash, the […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Canada’s new federal cabinet under Prime Minister Mark Carney is making history with the appointment of three Indigenous ministers, and taking a big step forward for reconciliation and Indigenous governance. Carney’s cabinet includes Rebecca Chartrand, who is new to federal politics as minister of northern and Arctic affairs. Mandy Gull-Masty, […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The 2025 Ontario Prospectors and Explorers Symposium took place in Thunder Bay in mid-April, where at the Valhalla Inn the Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association recognized individuals and companies for their mining and exploring achievements. Since 2001, the association has presented awards recognizing mineral discoveries, mine developments and lifetime achievements. This […]
