Following an accident that happened yesterday morning, the Town of Fort Frances will be closing part of Second Street East for repair work. On Wednesday, May 20, a tractor-trailer took down one of the traffic signal posts at the intersection of Second Street East and Armit Avenue. No injuries were […]
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By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Born to be wild, or playing it safe? For an Oliver Paipoonge motorcycle riding school, it’s the latter. The rural property used by the Motorcycle Safety Training Organization Northwestern Ontario agency will be in full compliance from a municipal perspective when operations hit the pavement for the 2026 riding season. […]
By Carrie Ivardi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — It cost over $300,000 to cover legal fees for city police in the first three months of the year, putting a serious dent in the budget of the board overseeing the service. As part of their legal obligation to service members the Thunder Bay Police Service Board […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — Confederation College has seen a steep drop in enrolment by international students, but college president Michelle Salo says the province has come through with more money to help soften the financial blow. The college’s 2026 Report to Community says the eight-campus institution had 3,456 full-time students enrolled […]
By Brenda Sawatzky
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Niverville Citizen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Niverville Citizen
On May 20, the provincial government extended an invitation to all Manitobans to share their views on the long-held tradition of seasonal time changes. Should the province shift away from the practice of a biannual clock adjustment? They’re also seeking input on whether the majority would opt for permanent standard […]
By Sarah Cooke
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NorthBayNipissing.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NorthBayNipissing.com
What started as a turned-down offer from Ontario Hydro (now known as Hydro One) decades ago has become an investment that generates between $20,000 and $45,000 in annual dividends. During Magnetawan’s May 6 meeting, Mayor Sam Dunnett reflected on the municipality’s long-standing equity stake in Lakeland Power. It has grown […]
By Renee Lilley
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Portage Graphic Leader
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Portage Graphic Leader
A local community non-profit is looking to breathe life into a new affordable housing project by dangling a rare carrot in front of potential partners: upfront capital funding. The Portage Community Revitalization Corporation (PCRC) has officially launched an expression of interest, seeking proposals from non-profits, housing co-operatives, and private property […]
– Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce photo
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce and Downtown BIA have been hard at work beautifying Scott Street business’ windows with vibrant art from local artists, calling the project “Windows Alive.”. The Chamber has also been posting the artwork on their Facebook page, along with some words from the artists themselves. […]
By Allan Bradbury
abradbury@fortfrances.com
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Northwestern Ontario Counselling and Consulting (NWOCC) will formally open a new, more prominent location in the former A Buck or Two building on Scott Street in Fort Frances on May 28, its owners hoping that a more visible setting will help reduce the stigma around seeking help for mental health […]
By Times Staff
The Rainycrest Auxiliary has made a big $27,068.33 donation to fund a new therapeutic bathing system that will help caregivers bathe residents with mobility difficulties. “The continued support of the Rainycrest Auxiliary makes a meaningful difference for our residents, staff and home,” Holly Kaemingh, Riverside Health Care’s director of fundraising, […]
By Makenzi Fisk
Special to the Times
Originally published in the Atikokan Progress, May 20, 2026
Special to the Times
Originally published in the Atikokan Progress, May 20, 2026
Writer Mackenzi Fisk, a leader of the Pictograph Community Arts project, lost her residence in the Factor Lake fire. She offered the following reflections…. “Do you smell smoke?” my neighbour asked. He’d just climbed down the ladder after patching a leaky spot on my shed roof. “Maybe someone having a […]
