Greg lives in Keewatin with his wife, Janet, and their two daughters. A lifelong believer in Northern Ontario’s potential, he holds degrees in law, nursing, and business, with deep roots in the region through his professional nursing career and personal life. Most recently, Greg served as Ontario’s Minister of Northern […]
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This year’s “World Day Of Prayer” takes place March 7, at 1:30 p.m. This yearly event is being hosted by the Emo Christian Reform Church, 18 Meadow Street. The topic presented this year is “I Am Made Wonderful,” a video will be viewed by all attending. Everyone is invited and […]
By Robin McCormick
Emo/Devlin Correspondent
Emo/Devlin Correspondent
In June of 2024, Char Hyatt showed Jerry Woolsey and Marc St. Hilaire some outside work that needed to be done at the Emo Legion. It was decided all cement pads had to be removed, which was a big job as it also entailed the roof being supported. New decks […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The acquisition of Cav-Tal Foods Ltd. by Marten Falls First Nation not only means the strengthening of the community, but the entire food supply chain by improving food accessibility in Northern Ontario. The investment comes two years after the community purchased Bay Meats LP, which together with Cav-Tal, is part […]
After seven terms as Chief and Councillor for Grassy Narrows, Rudy understands what it takes to make government work for the people. Rudy’s fights for accessible housing and healthcare in the North. Rudy will stand for all Ontarians and isn’t afraid to take on bureaucratic governments and profiteering corporations. Born […]
–Allan Bradbury photos
Left, Calleigh Councillor sends the ball back to the Warrior’s side of the net. Right, Grace Horton sets the ball for big hit. The Fort Frances Muskie senior girls beat the Sioux North Warriors in three sets on Friday setting up a show down with St. Patrick High School from […]
Gail is a dear friend of mine, a wise person whom I admire as she quietly searches for the purpose of our existence. She and her husband were market gardeners for many years, and I consider those who put their hands in soil and understand how things grow to have […]
FEATURED POST Kids and Company’s next show is coming Monday Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Townshend Theatre. In Circus Incognitus, virtuoso clown Jamie Adkins is the vulnerable everyman. An expert at comedy born of desperation, Jamie’s performance is humble and unguarded. Adkins deftly escorts the audience along his […]
– Allan Bradbury photo
These ice mosaic pieces were one of the fun activities held around town on Family Day Monday, February 17, 2025, as part of the Family Frost Festival. Families could take in different events like curling, snowshoeing, skating, swimming and more at many of the different participating locations around town.
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) says it understands the importance of reducing financial burdens for post-secondary students and has stepped up to try to make a difference. This week the financial institution contributed $100,000 to Confederation College aimed at supporting its students in the Community Integration through Co-operative […]
By Katie Nicholls
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — Close to 2,000 students will walk across the stage at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium as the graduating class of 2024 from Lakehead University. In a release, university president and vice-chancellor Gillian Siddall expressed her pride in the students and offered congratulations for their achievements. Saskia Pateman […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
An analysis of the electrical needs to the extensive growth in the region’s mining industry, released by the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA), found the existing and proposed transmission system is unable to meet the growing demand. Iain Angus, the co-chairman of NOMA’s Northwest Energy Task Force, said with the […]
