Are you familiar with Tod Maffin? He was a national CBC Radio host and producer during his career. Maffin was born in Vancouver, beginning his career in journalism in the 1990s. He was an early advocate of podcasting. I became more aware of Maffin’s work with his Canadian Healthcare Infusion, […]

Family and friends are invited to a Come and Go Celebration of Life in memory of Kathleen Egan on Wednesday, July 29, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fort Frances Royal Canadian Legion. Please join us to share memories, stories, and celebrate a life well lived.

It is with great sorrow the family of Wayne (Francis) Herbert announce his passing, with his loving family by his side, on July 16, 2016, at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. Wayne was born on October 19, 1942, to Gladys and George Herbert in Fort Frances, Ontario. He is […]

1940 – 2026 It is with great sadness that the family of William “Bill” Lawrence Penney, 86, of Stratton, announces his passing on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at La Verendrye General Hospital, with his family by his side. Bill was born in Emo, Ontario, on May 28, 1940. He was […]

The family of Eltjo Jan Wiersema sadly announces his passing on July 17, 2026, at the Rainy River Health Centre. He was 81 years old. Eltjo left us peacefully, with his loving family by his side.  Born in Peize, Drenthe, The Netherlands on December 7, 1944, Eltjo was the 13th child born to Jan and Froukje Wiersema. He immigrated […]

Born to Regeenah Andy & Adam Kabatay of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Nora Nova, weighing 7 lbs 16 oz, on July 16, 2026 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Rebecca & Greg Turner of Emo, Ontario, a girl, Mara Mikenzie, weighing 7 lbs 6 oz, on July 14, 2026 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

Kerry Collins’ dream-job of maintaining a remote angler’s paradise near Armstrong went up in flames last week. About a week later, the lodge and cabin operator is still coming to grips with the fallout of the devastating wildfire that destroyed his livelihood. “All our clients — they’re so heart-broken,” the […]

By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com

THUNDER BAY – Chief of Upsala’s Fire Department, Doug Kiezebrink said that while he hopes local leaders don’t have to make the call to send out Alert Ready notifications, he will if needed. Last week, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Response Jill Dunlop reminded local leaders that they have the […]

By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

Organizers with the Superior Classics Car Club will meet on Wednesday to determine the fate of the 2026 Terrace Bay Drag Fest. Club president Ray Gionet was at the track on Friday doing some maintenance and fine-tuning in preparation for the 27th annual Terrace Bay Drag Fest, which is scheduled […]