– Allan Bradbury photo

A bunch of quirky kids (played by adults) take to the stage for Row i Theatre’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a comedy musical directed by Trevor Barker and set to run this week at the Knox United Church in Fort Frances. The musical centres around […]

In the Tuesday Bulletin, we indicated that the Memorial Sports Centre pool may be open starting Sunday, July 14. The pool does not in fact open until the morning of Monday, July 15. We regret any confusion this may have caused.

By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun

The city and province rolled out a new downtown safety plan on Tuesday that the mayor and premier say will balance the need for compassion for those who are struggling, with the need for enforcement and growing calls for improved safety in Winnipeg’s downtown core. “The city of Winnipeg and […]

By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source

KENORA – A nearly $2-million Northern Ontario Heritage Fund announcement was music to Chief Chris Skead’s ears. “It’s a great announcement, for sure,” the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation chief said Tuesday. “And it’s definitely going to go a long way in our community.” Greg Rickford, MPP for Kenora–Rainy River, announced Monday […]

By Katie Nicholls
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com

FORT WILLIAM FIRST NATION — Two beadwork artists can now say they’ve had pieces shown at an international art gallery.  Justine Gustafson and Jean Marshall, residents of Fort William First Nation, both have pieces in the Radical Stitch show at the National Gallery of Canada.  The exhibition showcases bead and […]

By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

At first blush, a relationship between water melon and firefighting seems slightly obscure, unless one focuses on their shared connection with water. Firefighters need it to put out fires, and water melon is more than 90 per cent H20. So perhaps it’s no coincidence a fundraiser for Conmee’s fire department […]

Lawrence (Larry) Alexander Eustace, brother, uncle, cousin, lawyer and friend, left us on July 6, 2024. With heavy hearts and much sadness, the family of Lawrence Alexander Eustace announces his sudden passing on Friday, July 6, 2024, at the age 81. Larry was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and attended Lakehead […]