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.
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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 […]
Featured Event The Fort Frances Museum is hosting a family game night Tonight, Thursday March 27, from 5-8 p.m. Try some of ours, or bring your own. We will have replicas of some of the historic games in the collection available for use. All ages welcome. EVENTS CALENDAR Lenten Fish […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
Number 21 Emmerson Evans of the Fort Frances Lakers fights for a faceoff against Marcellus Francis of the Thunder Bay North Stars. The Lakers won 5-1 and the series shifts back to Thunder Bay Friday night. For more on last night’s game see the story on page 8.
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
It was the captain that put away the first goal less than a minute into the game, then the Lakers never looked back. Brady Krentz got the Lakers on the board early on a feed from Ian Ness just 46 seconds into the fourth game of the opening series of […]
From Confederation College
Press release
Press release
Thunder Bay, ON – March 26, 2025 – Confederation College has announced the suspension of 11 academic programs following a thorough review of enrollment trends, financial performance and labour market data. The decision was approved at the Board of Governors meeting on March 26, 2025. The affected programs include: School […]
By Maggie Macintosh,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
A new teacher group is promoting the benefits of “ungrading” and how professionals across the province can tweak their classroom evaluations to better serve students. The Manitoba Association for Progressive Assessment — an affiliate of the Manitoba Teachers’ Society — officially formed at the start of the new year. It […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
WABIGOON LAKE — Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation appears to have received its first “milestone payment” from the federally mandated agency that aims to build an underground nuclear repository upstream from their reserve. An application form for what is dubbed an Engagement and Education Payment of $145,000 from the first milestone […]
