Born to Katie Hay and Braydon Kreger, of Stratton, Ontario, a girl, Alayna Jolynn, weighing 8 lbs 5 oz, on December 30, 2023 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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January is Alzheimer Awareness Month. There are several events underway for the month, to help caregivers and their loved ones navigate life with dementia. The Circle of Security Parenting Program will run an eight-week session on Wednesday evenings, from January 17- March 6. Sessions will run from 6-7:30 p.m., with […]
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The district was treated to a rare celestial display of a vivid “sun dog” yesterday morning. The phenomenon is formed when light passes through crystals of ice, suspend- ed in clouds, sitting at altitudes of 20,000 to 40,000 feet, according to Space. These suspended crystals are known as “diamond dust” […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges in connection with a bomb threat made January 10, 2024, against Fort Frances High School. On January 11, 2024, shortly before 2:00 p.m., Rainy River District officers, along with members from the […]
Alzheimer Ontario
Press release
Press release
By the end of 2024, 316,600 Ontarians will be living with dementia—a number that will triple within 30 years January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, recognised across Canada and internationally as an opportunity to reflect on the challenges faced by the growing number of people living with dementia, and their care […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
KENORA – Hospital workers across Ontario are tired and stressed out – and they’re feeling little confidence that things will change for the better, a survey for CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU) suggests. Judy Bain, a nurse and Area 7 vice-president of the OCHU, said Friday she was […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — Elevate NWO continues working to get over 100 people a day in their doors and out of the Northwestern Ontario winter elements. Executive director Holly Gauvin said Monday that her staff have had a hand in helping 30 people get out of encampments and into a safe […]
By Hugh Kruzel
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Sudbury Star
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Sudbury Star
Sylvie Lafontaine is the new vice-president of finance and administration at Laurentian University. While new to Sudbury, she says she’s experienced a warm welcome and looks forward to helping Laurentian continue its restructuring process. “This includes human resources, facilities management, security, procurement, IT, equity diversity and inclusion, as well,” Lafontaine […]
By Sam Laskaris
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Victor Linklater is pleased the Toronto Maple Leafs franchise is doing its bit towards advancing reconciliation. The National Hockey League team staged its second annual Indigenous Celebration Game on Jan. 13. “As we move towards reconciliation, we’d like to see more events like this across the country,” said Linklater, the […]
By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Manitoba’s NDP government has created a position aimed at keeping Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people safe and has appointed a long-time and “passionate” advocate to fill the new appointment. Manitoba’s Families Minister and Minister Responsible for Gender Equity Nahanni Fontaine announced this week that Cora Morgan has been named […]
By J.P. Antonacci
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Hamilton Spectator
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Hamilton Spectator
Police in Miami continue searching for Dylan Isaacs’ killer as the Six Nations man was laid to rest on the reserve over the weekend. Isaacs, 30, was shot to death just before midnight on Jan. 7, shortly after leaving an NFL game in Miami, Fla. The avid Buffalo Bills fan […]
By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
A University of Manitoba climate scientist is being recognized with a prestigious prize for her interest in ice cores and related contributions to the world’s understanding of human-induced global warming. Last week, Dorthe Dahl-Jensen won a 2023 Frontiers of Knowledge Award, an international honour that recognizes scientific breakthroughs and artworks […]
