February 14, 1949 – March 18, 2024 In loving memory of Donna, daughter of Cliff and Maxine McRitchie and family, as a sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and dear friend. It is with great sadness that her husband Edward Ferris and her families announce the passing of Donna daughter […]
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January 29, 1970 – April 1, 2024 When Roger Albert Michael Spruyt was 10 years old, he was allowed to choose what his name would be going forward. By that time, he had already endured a lot more awful stuff than a person should have to go through, but the […]
A free and open democracy requires strong and open debate on policies and ideas. “Axe the tax” has an easy ring to the ear and quickly denounces the carbon tax that has been implemented by the federal government. It is easily understood by Canadians and is a focal point of […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm in the early evening with a low of 2 C (36). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers during the day before becoming cloudy with a continuing […]
Winnie the Pooh and I are friends and have been for as long as I can remember. We have a few things in common, one of which is we both have very good friends. He chooses not to wear pants, whereas I find the day goes much better for me […]
From the NWHU
Press release
Press release
From April 8-12, 2024, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) proudly joins the nation in celebrating Canadian Public Health Week, an occasion to recognize the important contributions of public health. The impact of public health interventions is remarkable. Recent analysis from the Canadian Public Health Agency emphasizes the substantial return on investment, […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
KENORA – Area First Nations will continue receiving primary care services in their communities thanks to $3.6 million in funding from the provincial government, the executive director of Kenora Chiefs Advisory said on Friday. First Nation communities have historically experienced a gap in physician care and other primary health care, […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
When Maxine McCulloch first began working among books, few would have expected to be able to rent a pickleball racquet at a library. The fact that you can do just that at Rosslyn’s library is a sign of how such facilities have sought ways to remain relevant in a social-media […]
By Serena Austin
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner and News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner and News
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital’s emergency department has never been forced to close, and the hospital’s President and CEO intends to keep it that way with the help of temporary doctors. A provincial program that incentivizes physicians to pick up shifts in rural and northern hospitals will be extended […]
By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
A Winnipeg church is taking a bold step towards reconciliation with Indigenous people by including reparations in their annual budget. “The Christian church has emerged out of the settler-colonial mindset and taken property and land. It has grown society and grown intergenerational wealth off of the land that was taken,” […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBNewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBNewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – The Ontario Autism Coalition (OAC) is hoping to get more specifics from the province when it comes to annual funding. The provincial government released the 2024 budget on March 26, which included a promise to increase the investment in the Ontario autism program by $120 million in […]
