A new social enterprise is working to reduce hunger across Canada by helping communities bolster local food production and economic opportunity. Sustainable Food Security (SFS) offers guidance, infrastructure, and support in securing funding to partners ready to improve access to fresh food among vulnerable populations. “Financial, geographic, and knowledge barriers […]
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By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Two Thunder Bay businesses are now able to expand their operations and reach new clients thanks to more than $500,000 in funding from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor). Venshore Mechanical received a portion of $368,201 to expand and upgrade their facility and purchase leading-edge equipment, including […]
By Jacqueline St. Pierre
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Manitoulin Expositor
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Manitoulin Expositor
Public Health Sudbury and Districts released their detailed report, Honouring Voices, Embracing Perspectives, Moving Forward: A Summary Report on the Greater Sudbury Summit on Toxic Drugs. Starting from 2016, Canadians have grappled with a progressively uncertain and hazardous drug supply, leading to 38,514 apparent opioid toxicity deaths recorded between January […]
Recreation Master Plan Open House – Help shape the future of recreation and culture in Fort Frances. Feb. 8, 2024. 5-7 p.m. at the Memorial Sports Complex Auditorium. Get a sneak peek at the initial analysis and provide feedback on what you think Fort Frances needs. An All-Ages Valentine’s Day […]
Staff
Mother Nature isn’t the only thing gearing up fast for spring; staff at the Town of Fort Frances are sowing the seeds for a flourishing Rainy Lake Square Market. A new plan for the market grew organically from extensive feedback from citizens and vendors alike. It offers a streamlined, low […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES,ON) – Springtime means tax season; it also means the scammers are also ramping up their season to scam innocent individuals out of their money or their personal information. Tax scams are one of the most reported scams to police and the Canadian anti fraud center. Scammer claims to […]
From Riverside Foundation for Health Care
Press release
Press release
Split the Pot Lottery returns with more chances to win in support of Ontario hospitals! After a successful pilot campaign this fall, Split The Pot Lottery is back in support of hospitals across Ontario, including Riverside Foundation for Health Care. This collaborative fundraising effort returns bigger and better than before. […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On February 7, 2024, shortly before 9:00 p.m., a member of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on general patrol on Mill Road in the town of Fort Frances, performed a traffic stop on a vehicle for a Highway Traffic Act infraction. Through […]
