A Bergland, Ontario, man has been fined nearly $16,000 following an investigation by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. According to a press release from the Ministry, Fort Frances conservation officers investigated the individual between 2019 and 2021 following complaints from members of the public. The conservation officers were […]
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By Jon Thompson
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter, Ricochet
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter, Ricochet
Members of Red Rock Indian Band and their supporters brought all traffic to a halt between eastern and western Canada at the Nipigon Bridge for an hour on Monday morning. The shut-down came after pre-contact human remains were found at a nearby park construction site. Demonstrators from across the Robinson-Superior […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBNewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBNewswatch.com
So far, the city of Thunder Bay is keeping pace with last year’s number of new homes being built, but the City of Thunder Bay’s director of development services says the number is higher than reported by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. “Based on the number of building permits […]
By Philip Oddi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Vankleek Hill Review
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Vankleek Hill Review
The cultivation and consumption of the cannabis plant have always been a source of controversy, even since it was legalized in October, 2018. Locally, debates continue about where cannabis retailers may open shop with issues surrounding location, accessibility to minors, and mental health. Cannabis regulations differ significantly between provinces. For […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Chiefs’ rejection of a settlement on child welfare reform was disappointing — but not entirely surprising — says the band councillor who represented the Ojibways of Onigaming at this week’s Assembly of First Nations gathering in Calgary. Debate at the special assembly “looked awfully divided,” Kathy Kishiqueb said Friday in […]
By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
More school fridges will be upgraded and stocked thanks to new funding from Ottawa that will bolster Manitoba’s expanding nutrition programs. Manitoba has become the second province to officially join the federal government’s national school food program. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, who is also finance minister, and Premier Wab […]
Portage Graphic Leader
In a stunning achievement, the city’s water has been awarded the title of best-tasting water in Western Canada. During an annual competition held by the Western Canada Water Association from September 17-20 in Winnipeg, the prestigious award was announced at the association’s four-day “Ripples of Change” conference, where cities across […]
By Scarlett Liu
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Markham Economist & Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Markham Economist & Sun
As takeout becomes a bigger part of everyday life in Canada, new research reveals where you can find the best pizza, burgers and wings. And guess what? Markham has ranked in the top five cities for takeout in the entire country, coming in just behind fourth-place Vancouver. Thanks to delivery […]
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A Trojan Horse has been touring Ontario since early October, stopping at hospitals and health centres across the province in an effort to fight what the Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) says is the privatization of health care. The coalition joined forces with CUPE Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU-CUPE) to […]
Tonight will be cloudy with showers ending early this evening and a chance of showers remaining through the rest of the night with a low of 0 C (32 F). Tomorrow will see clearing skies in the late morning, remaining clear overnight with a high of 7 (45) and a […]
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK EVENTS EVENTS CALENDAR The Haunted Arena/Trail of Terror will be held October 18 and 19 at the Rec Centre in Rainy River. Book a spot before it’s too late! Hard scares on Friday from 7-11 p.m. and Saturday from 7 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $10 per […]
