By Meg Deak
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer

The Atlantic Grains Council of Canada is calling for the removal of tariffs on Russian fertilizer imports to help ease a growing economic burden on farmers. A number of factors have recently contributed to a reduction in fertilizer supply, driving prices higher, the organization notes, last month issuing a letter […]

By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com

THUNDER BAY — Finding a medical officer of health and CEO for the Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) was a challenging task, TBDHU board of health chair Jamie McPherson said Wednesday. But McPherson, who is also mayor of Greenstone, said he and the board found “an excellent choice.” In […]

By Lucas-Matthew Marsh,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Iori:wase

The critically acclaimed APTN docuseries One Dish, One Spoon is back for a second season—with a new experimental style that goes “beyond the kitchen.”  Tawnya Brant, host of One Dish, One Spoon, chef-owner of Yawékon Foods, promised that audiences will get an inside look into the Indigenous food scene in […]

Maggie Macintosh
Winnipeg Free Press

The Winnipeg School Division is facing backlash over plans to relocate its holistic education program for pregnant teenagers and young moms. Starting in September, the Adolescent Parent Centre — an off-campus program that’s been housed at 136 Cecil St. since 1989 — will operate inside a North End high school. […]

Brenda Sawatzky
The Niverville Citizen

The RM of Ritchot has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with an innovative Manitoba startup specializing in organic waste conversion. Within the next few weeks, Carbon Lock Tech will put shovels in the ground on a plot adjacent to the Ritchot landfill. The goal of this pilot project is […]

EVENTS CALENDAR Join us TONIGHT, May 7 for an inspiring evening focused on supporting students, families, and young adults with disabilities. Enjoy a free dinner, connect with community partners, and hear from an exciting keynote speaker! Featuring Michael Jacques, author and advocate, who shares his powerful personal journey of living […]

By Mike McKinnon
Courtesy of The Atikokan Progress

The Voyageur Wolf Project has captured the first visual evidence of a cougar with kittens in Minnesota in modern history. Run by the University of Minnesota, the project has been studying 15 wolf packs in and around Voyageurs National Park for more than a decade. As part of its research […]

By Sandi Krasowski,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

The federal government has accelerated the transition of up to 33,000 workers in Canada to permanent residence in 2026 and 2027. The initiative announced Monday by Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab aims to focus immigration on the areas of greatest impact, including rural and remote communities facing labour shortages in […]

By Andrew Hallikas

On behalf of the Town of Fort Frances, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations and sincere gratitude to the Fort Frances Lakers for what has been an extraordinary season. Finishing first in league play is no small accomplishment, and it stands as a testament to the dedication, discipline, […]