Janice Neurinski of Ski’s Variety pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s All-Cruise Trip of the Month draw for August this morning. Wendy and John Brunetta of Fort Frances are the winners of a Western Caribbean cruise, valued at $3,900. Next month’s draw is for an Eastern […]
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By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Patty Hajdu says she is ready to continue her work after retaining the Indigenous services portfolio following a wide-ranging federal cabinet shake up. The Thunder Bay-Superior North MP was one of just eight members of cabinet that remained with their role following a major shuffle Wednesday that saw seven ministers […]
Press release
The Ontario government is continuing to take action to support Indigenous communities in the province by launching the $7.1 million Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund (IRSCEF). The new fund will enable additional communities and organizations to support Survivors and their families impacted by ongoing burial investigations at former Residential […]
By Sierra D'Souza Butts
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The World-Spectator
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The World-Spectator
A couple from Harrison, B.C., are travelling across Canada in their 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 electric vehicle. Having travelled through Moosomin last week with the goal of reaching the other side of the country by the end of August, the two also hope to show how sustainable electric cars can […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Dave Pykari, president of DP Diamond Blades, is known as Diamond Dave in the mining industry. He began selling premium diamond blades for core cutting, drilling, and mining exploration. In 2010 and today, his business has expanded and diversified into different products and different services, including the start of his […]
By Fabian Dawson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Marc Miller, Canada’s newly minted immigration minister takes office today amidst calls for new policies that will twin the rapid arrival of newcomers with increased affordable housing supply. He has also been given a list of nine priority areas – ranging from fixing the technical glitches in visa processing systems […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
It’s been six years and still going strong for the Focus on Youth Program. The Lakehead District School Board continue to run the eight-week outdoor program in cooperation with Roots Community Food Centre — formerly Roots to Harvest — and the Ministry of Education. It allows up to 12 students […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Mar Fraczkiewicz, centre, of Sunset Water Sports gives some young tubers a few pointers before taking them on a ride around Rainy Lake on Saturday, July 29, 2023 as part of the free event held in conjunction with the Voyageurs Lions Club at the Point. Youth were able to take […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Months from now, shovels are expected be in the ground for a new transitional housing project that was first proposed several years ago. Ontario Aboriginal Housing Service officials confirmed to Dougall Media this week that the site plan application for the Junot Avenue project has been given the thumbs up, […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of showers throughout the day and overnight with a high of 27 (81) and a low of 16 (61). […]
– Daniel Adam photo
Graeme Drombolis lets loose a kick during a two day soccer camp that was put on by Holmlund Financial for kids in Grades 6 to 9 last week on Wednesday, July 19, and Thurs- day, July 20 at the St. Francis soccer fields.
