I seem to be embroiled in or witness to, I’m not sure which, a bit of a war going on in my community over short-term rentals (STRs), or what most of us call AirBnBs, much the way we called all snow machines “skidoos” in those early days of snow travel. […]
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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 […]
From the OPP
(ATIKOKAN, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Atikokan have arrested and charged one individual with numerous charges following an altercation. On March 16, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., members of the Atikokan OPP Detachment responded to a reported break and enter incident on Maple Crescent in […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The community of Dryden and its region will have an opportunity today to learn more about the second phase of the Waasigan Transmission Line, which will run from Dryden to Atikokan. Sonny Karunakaran, Hydro One vice-president of strategic projects and partnerships, has travelled to Dryden to host an open house […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Top trade students from local public high schools have begun their competitive journey toward the gold medal in the 2025 Skills Ontario Competition. Nathan Caputo, a Grade 11 Hammarskjold High School student, was one of six students from the Lakehead Public Board competing in the team carpentry competition at the […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
It’s business as usual at the Thunder Bay Alstom plant where tariffs imposed by the U.S. government are not expected to have a great impact. Work continues on the Toronto Transit Commission light rail vehicle street car and the Metrolinx bi-level refurbishment for overhaul contracts. Lindsay Fenton, the site managing […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — A “massive boost” in plant production is only one of the changes that has coun. Shelby Ch’ng excited about ongoing renovations at the Thunder Bay Botanical Conservatory. She recently took a tour of the city-owned conservatory to see the much-needed upgrades and redesign in person. “What many […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Since 2019, hundreds of people have arrived in Thunder Bay from many parts of India, which has not only enhanced the city’s cultural diversity but has helped fill many jobs easing the labour shortage. In celebration of Indian culture, A Taste of India will take place at the Italian Cultural […]
By Darius Snieckus
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Toxic tailings discarded at some 10,000 abandoned mines together with those currently being produced by 200 others in operation across Canada could hide a multi-billion-dollar market opportunity as demand for critical minerals explodes globally in the coming decades, a new study has concluded. Tailings — a byproduct of large-scale mining […]
By John Woodside
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
With an election widely expected to be around the corner, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s choice of cabinet ministers reveals his approach to this tense political moment, observers say. For voters who care about climate, the headline is that former Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault, the longtime environmental activist […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Businesses along Scott Street in downtown Fort Frances, including Causeway Insurance, have decked out their front windows with all sorts of black and gold decor to cheer on the Fort Frances High School Muskies Boys and Girls hockey teams as they battle it out in the OFSAA A/AA Championships this […]
By Clint Fleury,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — The city is looking at making significant changes to the way council deliberates – and they’re looking for public input. Administration is proposing to do away with the city’s committee of the whole, where all 13 members of council can discuss issues and question city staff ahead of council […]
