Dr. Robert Nelson Green, 92, beloved husband of Helen Patricia Green, died peacefully at Southlake Hospital, Newmarket, Ont., on Friday, November 15, 2024. He is survived by his daughters Nancy Green, Elizabeth Olcott and husband Peter, and son James Green and wife Letty; and four grandchildren, Signe and Robert Damron, […]
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It is with profound sadness that the family of Bradley Wayne Herbert announce his sudden passing on November 10, 2024, at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home. Brad is survived by his son Joel; grandchildren Brantley and Emilia. Also left to mourn are his father Wayne; brothers Brock (Charmaine), Ray (Janet); and […]
It is with profound sadness that the family of Haiven Trey Robert Horton announce his sudden passing on November 7, 2024, at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario. Haiven was born in Fort Frances, Ontario, on December 16, 2000, to Heather Horton and Elias Bird. In his short 23 years, Haiven […]
George Rempel was born March 25, 1953, in Durango, Mexico to Abram and Helena Rempel. He peacefully entered his heavenly home on November 14, 2024, at 9:58 p.m. in his home in Stratton, Ontario. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Alice of Stratton, Ontario; Yolanda (Calvin) of Paden, […]
The family of John “Jock” Michael Spence (84) is saddened to announce his passing at Rainycrest Home for the Aged in Fort Frances, Ontario, on November 17, 2024. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBNewswatch
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBNewswatch
THUNDER BAY — No matter where you are in Northwestern Ontario, CEO of Smart Modular Canada Bill Boulton told Newswatch, they are seeing a need for affordable housing . “Everywhere is in the same problem. Even our own little area, Fort Frances has no housing or you buy, rent or […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
WABIGOON LAKE — Chief Clayton Wetelainen wouldn’t disclose the numbers, but he said Monday that his First Nation near Dryden voted overwhelmingly to proceed as a potential host to a below-ground facility for nuclear waste. A referendum completed on Saturday delivered “an overwhelming mandate to continue to the next phase […]
By Sandi Krasowski,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
A countrywide postal strike at Christmastime is of great concern for many retailers who are preparing for the impacts. Matt Carr, owner of Matt Carr Repair and Retro North Games, relies on Canada Post for his shipping of gaming components and said that his gaming company “is largely online.” “We […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
KENORA — An MRI machine at Lake of the Woods District Hospital will be a leap forward in local health care, says the region’s member of provincial parliament. “Oh, we’re just thrilled,” Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford told Newswatch this week after the Ontario government announced it will put up […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
A new nurse practitioner clinic aims to fill gaps in Thunder Bay’s health care by providing services through the clinic, virtually, and by home visits. Encompass Healthcare, which offers a fee-for-service model, has opened across from Wendy’s Restaurant on Red River Road in the Shopper’s Drug Mart building. Lead nurse […]
By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
The University of Winnipeg has announced a hiring freeze as senior administration reels in spending in response to a drop in international enrolment and other budgetary pressures. President Todd Mondor told senators on Sept. 26 that enrolment among new non-Canadian students had dropped 50 per cent for the fall term […]
