It is with great sadness that the family of Fred Edward Kropelin announce his passing on March 18, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Fred was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on June 14, 1946, to Fred and Emily (nee Ducharme) Kropelin. Left to cherish his memory are […]
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From the Government of Ontario
Press release
Press release
The Ontario government and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding the public to exercise caution and prevent attracting black bears as they begin to come out of hibernation. In Ontario, black bears wake up from hibernation between mid-March and late April. During this time of year, there is little […]
From the OPP
Police briefs
Police briefs
(KENORA, ON) – One person has been arrested and charged with second degree murder in relation to a death investigation in Kenora. On March 13, 2025, members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a call for service at a residence on Heenan Place and […]
Press Release
Government of Canada
Government of Canada
Today Minister Patty Hajdu, Ashley Larose, Chief Executive Officer of Science North, and James Lundrigan, Chair of the Board of Trustees for Science North, announced a federal investment of up to $20 million for a science centre in Thunder Bay, through the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program. “I’m absolutely thrilled to […]
From the Thunder Bay Kings
Press Release
Press Release
Following a parent survey in the fall, along with a lengthy review of both its development program and competitive play, the Thunder Bay Kings Hockey Club is excited to announce its partnership with Northern Ontario AAA Hockey League (NOHL) and the Great North U18AAA League (GNML) for the upcoming 2025/26 […]
By Clint Fleury,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — With 275 incidents in in 2022, 146 in 2023 and 128 in 2024, the number of reported security incidents on city transit has been on a downward trend over the past three years – aside from assaults on bus drivers. That’s according to the transit operator safety update presented […]
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 […]
By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
The University of Winnipeg is warning about a “dire financial situation” and hefty deficit — $4 million in the red is its low-end estimate for next year — due to chronic underfunding and a drop in international enrolment. Internal documents obtained by the Free Press via a freedom of information request shed […]
– Clint Bruyere photo
At last Friday night’s game, the Fort Frances Lakers honoured their players that are aging out of the league this year. From left, Gunner Paradis, Darnell Kempf, Jack Wood, Gavin Simon, Kobie Anderson, Brady Krentz, Ian Snooks and Ian Ness will all be moving on from the Lakers after this […]
By Ethan Braund
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
The “a” in pizza stands for agriculture in an upcoming event that uses a fan-favourite food to teach students about farming. For 20 years, the Grand River Agriculture Society (GRAS) has been hosting its Pizza Perfect event and teaching Grade 3 students about where their food comes from. Students will […]
By Connor McDowell,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
Dean Munchinsky recalls being a “body double” for Hollywood star Dennis Quaid when the star filmed a movie in Manitoba. Because they look alike, Munchinsky pretended to be Quaid when the cameras weren’t looking closely. In one scene of the 2017 film “A Dog’s Purpose,” it was up to Munchinsky […]
