May 2, 1942 – October 23, 2026 In memory of Gary Holmes Miller, age 84, of Fort Frances, Ontario who passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026, at La Verendrye Hospital. Gary is survived by his loving wife Diane, son Darren and daughter Terri (Mike). He also leaves behind […]
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Wabishgiiquanabek (White Feather Women) Louise Gail Morrison, Wabishgiiquanabek (White Feather Women), 59, surrounded by family, peacefully passed away on October 28, 2026, at Thunder Bay Regional Health Science Centre (TBRHSC). Louise was born April 19, 1967, in Rainy River, Ontario. She was the daughter of predeceased Christine (Andy) and Hughie […]
EVENTS CALENDAR There will be a free 55+ stick curling workshop at the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a free soup and sandwich lunch to follow. Each Tuesday starting Nov. 3, 10, 17 & 24. Register by emailing ffccmanager@gmail.com or calling 807-274-6667. 24 spaces […]
By Times Staff
A resident of Fort Frances has taken home a record-breaking pot in Riverside Health Care’s monthly 50/50 draw. Riverside announced on Monday that Kelly Plichta of Fort Frances was the winner of the 50/50 draw for October, taking home an impressive $43,057.50, marking the biggest jackpot to date for the […]
By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
KENORA – The city has been fined $1,000 by the Commissioner of Canada Elections following a violation during the April 2025 federal election. The complaint received by the commissioner alleged that a bylaw officer removed election signs from public property without notifying the campaign, in violation of the Canada Elections […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Ontario spending of $1,046,154 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) will support two manufacturing operations in Thunder Bay. The funding will help Miller Precast and Pay-Ford Steel expand their manufacturing capabilities while creating five new full-time positions and retaining one existing full- time position. Kevin Holland, MPP for […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The federal government is looking to create employment opportunities for young people by working with employers through Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) 2027. Eligible employers include not-for-profit organizations, public sector employers, and private sector employers with 50 or fewer full-time employees, said Patty Hajdu, minister of jobs and families and minister […]
By Carrie Ivardi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — A pilot project that has seen special constables patrol social housing has “been positively received by tenants” according to a recent report. The District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) signed an agreement with the Thunder Bay Police Services (TBPS) in September 2025 to implement […]
