The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) kicked off in Kjipuktuk (Halifax) on July 16 with over 5,000 athletes from 756 Nations across North America of youths aged 13 to 19 years old, along with coaches and officials. The opening ceremonies at the Scotiabank Centre in downtown Halifax were enjoyed by […]

Born to Megan Poirier and Jeremy McCoy, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Henry Mason, weighing 8 lbs 5 oz, on July 12, 2023 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Jessica and Jonathan, of Rainy River, Ontario, a boy, Cole George, weighing 7 lbs 8 oz, on July 8, 2023 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Kali Wieringa and Kyle Miller, of Morson, Ontario, a boy, Jay Robert, weighing 6 lbs 14 oz, on July 5, 2023 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Born to Bushra and Rehman, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Muhammad Ibrahim, weighing 7 lbs 13 oz, on June 25, 2023 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

Tech Tuesday: Learn about Coding – For kids ages 6-9 at the FFPLTC. Three Tuesdays from Jul. 25-Aug. 8. 3-4 p.m. This program will cover concepts like: commands, sequential events, concurrent events, bugs, loops, and Blockly. Smartphone Support – Jul. 26 5-6 p.m. at the FFPLTC. Offering help with set […]

Staff

Quest for the Best 2023 is a wrap, and organizers have said it was the highest attended show on record. Local talent took to the stage, and offered up an amazing show, full of variety and talent. “The show the performers put on was nothing short of amazing!” said organizers. […]

By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Northwestern Ontario will continue to have the same number of federal ridings, but the number of constituents in Thunder Bay-Superior North is growing. The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario announced this week they have concluded their process, which has resulted in a proposal to reshape the electoral map across […]

By Rocco Frangione
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The North Bay Nugget

Almaguin Community Economic Development (ACED) is creating a housing task force to help alleviate the housing shortage in the region. Dave Gray, ACED’s Director of Economic Development, says since announcing the initiative, five area town councils have voiced their support for the Almaguin Regional Housing Task Force. They are Sundridge, […]