By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal

A team effort between the Terrace Bay and Schreiber volunteer fire departments ensured the safety of drag racers during the June Test and Tune event in Terrace Bay. Organizers worried many of the volunteer firefighters and first responders, who were full-time workers at the shuttered Terrace Bay Mill, would not […]

By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
Thunder Bay Source

SIOUX LOOKOUT – Relations between police and First Nations in Ontario are desperately in need of repair, according to the chiefs of the Shibogama First Nations Council. First Nations need to see “efforts to remedy this broken relationship before any other community members have their lives taken by police,” the […]

By Michelle Dorey Forestell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kingstonist.com

Stigma is defined as a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. Unfortunately, as Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington’s (KFL&A) Board of Health recently learned, that sense of disgrace can lead people who use substances to hide their circumstances and not seek help. But there is […]

Freaky Science Fridays started tomorrow, July 5, from 1-2 p.m.at the Fort France Public Library Technology Centre. Perfect for kid s 8 and up – check out a science lesson, demonstration and activity. Come out for the first, and keep coming back all summer for more Freaky Science! A pet […]

– Ken Kellar photos

Hundreds of dancers of all ages took to the pow-wow grounds of Couchiching First Nation this past weekend, with hundreds more coming to watch as the community and beyond celebrated the 31st annual event Friday, June 28, 2024, through to Sunday, June 30, 2024. Invited drums included the Whitefish Bay […]

- Robin McCormick photo

The “Chefs” (L-R) Bob McTavish, Bernie Rittau, Jim Belluz and Steve Loshaw cooked up a delicious breakfast for 60 people at the Devlin Hall, at a senior’s social gathering in June. The Devlin Senior’s coffee get-togethers are on hold for the summer, but watch out for a new line-up of […]

- Allan Bradbury, Ken Kellar photos

The day may have ended on a wet note, but it got off with a bang as residents of Fort Frances amassed along the waterfront to watch the annual Canada Day Parade, filled with participating businesses, organizations, volunteers and more. Following the parade, celebrations continued between rain spells at the […]

–Allan Bradbury photos

Hundreds came out to enjoy a beautiful sunny day at the fairgrounds in Emo in celebration of Canada Day. Top left: Members of the Muskie football team and Touchdown Club were selling food and raffle tickets in aid of the team. Below: Kids got to go trick or treating in […]

– Ken Kellar photo

Kaylee Heyens-McMahon, left, and Brady Heyens of NorthWest Ontario Counselling & Consulting stand in their brand-new office, which celebrated its grand opening and open house last Thursday, June 27, 2024. While the practice will still retain online/virtual capabilities with its other therapists, the office will allow those who cannot meet […]

–Allan Bradbury photo

Blowing this impressive bubble is just one of the ways that families could celebrate Canada Day at the Point Park this year. While most of the day was drowned out by rain, the annual parade and some activities still managed to go ahead in spite of the weather. For more […]

Staff

Rainy River Future Development Corporation is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all residents, including newcomers to our community. To better understand and improve the services and resources available to immigrants, the corporation has launched a survey, and are inviting everyone to participate. “Your input is invaluable […]