Born to Taylor Boldero-Falloon and Joseph Bodnar of Devlin, Ontario, a girl, Isadora Violet Noelle, weighing 6 lbs 11 oz, on February 28, 2025 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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EVENTS CALENDAR Lenten Fish Fries will take place each Friday of Lent starting tomorrow at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Available Each Friday from March 7-April 11. Pickup starts at 4 p.m. delivery at 4:30. Must order by 3 p.m. the Thursday before. For more information contact Barb at 807-276-1226. Pre […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
TBT Engineering Limited (TBTE), began in 1995 as a small materials testing lab with just two lab technicians in Thunder Bay, and 30 years later, it has grown into an award-winning, employee-owned engineering firm, with a core workforce of 150 employees. This week, the company has announced two strategic moves […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Confederation College is not alone in being forced to make hard financial choices and suspend programs. Of the 24 colleges in Ontario, 16 of them have also recently suspended programs. Michelle Salo, Confederation College president, said that amounts to more than 300 programs across Ontario, which is a significant impact […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Whether the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) plans to install any permanent staffers this year at its new Highway 11-17 truck inspection station just east of Thunder Bay remains to be seen. When the $30-million facility overlooking the highway went into service last year in the Municipality of Shuniah, the ministry […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Kakabeka Falls residents may have a sense next month as to whether a major overhaul of a local hydro station will keep them up at night during some phases of construction. Stuart Olson GDB Joint Venture, the construction company retained to complete the Kakabeka Falls station’s approximately two-year upgrade, says […]
– Allan Bradbury photo
J.W. Walker students got to learn about various aspects of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) during the school’s Glow in the Dark STEAM Night held on Thursday, MArch 27, 2025. Students pariticpated in math uzzles, art projects, science experiments and more, all under the groovy effect of blacklight.
By Megan Hederson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
muskokaregion.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
muskokaregion.com
A significant ice storm over the weekend left thousands without power across Parry Sound—Muskoka, prompting the District of Muskoka to declare a state of emergency. Southern areas of Muskoka were hit hardest, with freezing rain causing fallen trees, blocked roads and downed power lines. Bracebridge and Gravenhurst also declared a significant weather event […]
– Ken Kellar photo
No foolin’! Geoff Gillon enjoyed his first morning of official retirement after a 35+ year career at Rainy River Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) by pulling the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club’s 2025 Trip of the Month draw for April this morning. Dawn Booth and Laureen Beadle are the winners […]
By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Early discussions at the University of Winnipeg about “financial exigency” — a crisis that, if declared, could lead to tenured academic layoffs — are causing further unease on the cash-strapped campus. University president Todd Mondor made note of a clause in the faculty association contract that can be invoked during […]
Environment Canada is warning the Rainy River District is under a snowfall warning for Wednesday through to Thursday morning. Snow, at times heavy, is expected, with accumulations estimated to be within 15 to 20 cm. Reduced visibility is possible in heavy snow and local blowing snow. Be prepared to adjust […]
