Raija Hellevie (Tyrvainen) Carey, age 75, of Fayetteville, Arkansas died in the early morning hours on Sunday August 16, 2026, after a long battle with severe COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. Raija was a beloved Sister, Wife, Mother and “Nana” as she was known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She […]
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It is with deep sadness, the family of Susan (Sue) Lori Bagacki announces her peaceful passing at LaVerendrye General Hospital on August 16, 2026. Sue was born on July 30, 1961, to Rita J. Bagacki and the late John H. Bagacki. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her mother, […]
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Tristan, age 18, who left us far too soon. Tristan was born on March 25, 2008 to Kim Councillor and Trevor Smith. Tristan was a kind, loving young man whose presence brought joy and laughter to the […]
EVENTS CALENDAR St. Mary’s Church is partnering with the Salvation Army in the “After the Bell” program. This program, sponsored by Food Banks Canada, offers child-friendly nutritious food packs to young children 12 and under throughout the summer months when other food supports are unavailable. Food packs will be available for pickup […]
By Pam Fedack,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
For many people in northwestern Ontario, seeing a specialist begins with a road trip. It can mean hundreds of kilometres behind the wheel, an overnight hotel stay and meals away from home — sometimes while the patient is undergoing cancer treatment or dealing with a different life-threatening illness. A group […]
By Times Staff
The Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) has appointed 25-year veteran Charlotte Thompson as its new Mental Health Services Manager. Thompson was most recently assistant coordinator of social work and attendance Services with the York Region District School Board in Aurora, Ont., where she provided leadership and supervision to social […]
By Times Staff
The Ontario provincial government has announced that it will expand funding eligibility for Ontario-based businesses to help them deal with the impact of newly imposed U.S. tariffs. The funds will be made available under the Protect Ontario Financing Program (POFP), which provides up to $1 billion in financial support in […]
Sandi Krasowski,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter,
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter,
The Chronicle-Journal
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has slashed hundreds of jobs across the province, including more than 200 jobs in Northern Ontario — 55 of them in Thunder Bay, the union representing its workers says. On Wednesday, the WSIB gave the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU), which represents WSIB […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) recognizes and supports the federal government’s efforts to defend Canada’s economic interests and competitiveness while standing up for Canadian industries, businesses, workers, and communities. Rick Dumas, NOMA president, said Northwestern Ontario’s forestry, mining, manufacturing, transportation, and resource sectors are particularly exposed to trade uncertainty, […]
Fall is getting closer as the last week of summer vacation for students runs out. High temperatures will be in the mid to low 20s over the next week or so according to Environment and Climate Change Canada. Tonight will be Cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of showers. […]
