June 11, 1949 – August 9, 2026 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Connie Lee Wood, who passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, at the age of 77. Born on June 11, 1949, in Fort Frances, Connie spent her life […]
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Born to Shiva & Ganga Neelapalli of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Humshikha, on Aug 11, 2026 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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 […]
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After another summer of detours, all four lanes of King’s Highway at Central Avenue have reopened to traffic as of this morning. Motorists should be advised that lane markers have not been painted, though temporary lane markers are in place to keep drivers in the proper lanes.
By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – Fewer people are running for municipal office nowadays, and Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association president Rick Dumas says one of the biggest reasons is online negativity. “You’re doing all this effort and energy, putting it into your community that you live in with the same people that are […]
By Carrie Ivardi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — City council wants the Ford government to look at changing how it funds northern police in the face of mounting costs. “Crime is higher in Northern Ontario and in (this region) urban hubs are absorbing the increase social injustice sector costs,” said Coun. Trevor Giertuga at Tuesday’s […]
By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
KENORA – After dozens of pigeons in the city were found dying or already dead, community members quickly worked to identify what was happening. It started on July 28, when the first reports was filed with Iggy’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre in Kenora. Volunteer Erika Olson said the first pigeon brought […]
By Pam Wright
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Chatham Voice
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Chatham Voice
Eight years ago, Doug Ford promised to end hallway health care in Ontario. But that hasn’t happened, according to a new report from the Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU). Titled “Pushed Over the Brink: The Escalating Assault on Ontario’s Hospitals,” the analysis details the difficulties Ontarians face in accessing […]
By Pam Fedack
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
For Timothy Fullmer, the July 6, 2026 storm began with an unsettling sight. Living near the top of Regina Avenue, a street over from Veterans Drive, he watched as water pooled outside his home in a place he never expected. “It was odd to see a lake outside the house,” […]
By Pam Fedack
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
Chad English expected swimming 116 kilometres across Lake of the Woods would test him physically. Months before he entered the water, his focus was on logistics. He planned routes, calculated how much food and water he would need, made sure the support boat had enough fuel and followed a demanding […]
