The family of Millie Gaudry is sad to announce that on Sunday, March 2, 2025, Millie passed away peacefully with her family at her side at 101 years young. Millie lived a long beautiful life with stories to tell right up to her last day before taking her next journey […]
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laurie Ann Hogan (nee Forsman) on March 5, 2025, with her family by her side. Laurie was born on April 20, 1960, in Monterey, California, the second child of Arvid and Ann Forsman (Manley). As a Navy family, the […]
With heavy hearts the family of Wayne Joseph Lengyel announce his passing on March 10, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
Last October 13, 2024, Judy O’Gorman died in North Bay. We were on what was to be her last road trip. Kind of fitting as she loved to travel. Judy was born and raised in Pembroke. She has three siblings; Dan/Debbie, Karen/Gaetan, and Terry/ good friend Claire. After graduating with […]
With broken hearts we the family of Irene Orr (Galusha) announce her passing on March 5, 2025, with family at her side. Irene was born on December 30, 1952, to the late Elroy and Ida (Irvine). She enjoyed family get togethers especially when grandchildren came along. Irene enjoyed a variety […]
The family of Mary Louise Pasechko, 97, are saddened to announce her passing on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at La Verendrye Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
1940-2025 With heavy hearts the family of Harvey Shine announce his passing on Saturday, March 1, 2025. at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home with family by his side. Dad was born in 1940, to Samuel and Mary Shine in LaVallee Twp. He grew up on the family farm with his parents […]
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The West Rainy River District (WRRD) Lions Club recently presented Rainy River Public Library (RRPL) CEO Joan Maclean with a $3,000 cheque to help with the renovations for the new library building to allow it to continue to run efficiently. “The RRPL is very grateful to the WRRD Lion’s Club […]
From Schools for Social Media Change
Press release
Press release
TORONTO, March 11, 2025 /CNW/ – On Friday, Ontario Superior Court Justice Janet Leiper released a decision in School Boards v Meta et al., dismissing social media giants Meta, Snapchat and Tiktok’s motion to dismiss the case. Since March 2024, fourteen Ontario schools and boards initiated lawsuits against these tech […]
By Joe Konecny
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Aylmer Express
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
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Southwestern Public Health (SWPH) Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ninh Tran is urging area residents to help stymie the continuing spread of measles in Elgin County and across the country by staying home if they’re infected or have been exposed to the highly contagious virus. “Both of our communities are […]
From the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission
Press release
Press release
March 11, 2025 – The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) proudly positioned Thunder Bay as the premier service and supply hub for mining in Northwestern Ontario at the 2025 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention. At PDAC 2025, the CEDC actively promoted Thunder Bay’s industry strengths, […]
From the International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board
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Press release
The International Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed Board (IRLWWB)’s Water Levels Committee (WLC) established an initial spring regulation plan for Rainy and Namakan Lakes on March 10, 2025. This plan is issued in accordance with a Temporary Supplementary Order issued by the International Joint Commission (IJC) which combines the previous high […]
