As residents near the former St. Michael’s school remain averse to its development site, the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) says planning will go ahead and reiterates the need for more housing in the North, now more than ever. DRRSB is one of the 10 District Social Services […]
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By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Community support for a Kakabeka Falls family who suffered an “unimaginable” loss when their house burned to the ground on the weekend continues to pour in. As of mid-afternoon on Tuesday, a Gofundme campaign set up for the Gunsinger family had topped over $21,000. In a post on the Gofundme […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The first international ocean-going vessel, BBC Kolding, arrived at the newly developed Midcontinent Terminal on Sunday, carrying four complete wind turbines destined for Saskatchewan. The ship is the second vessel to arrive at the Thunder Bay terminal after the partial demolition and repurposing of the iron ore dock trestle and is the first […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – After a lengthy discussion about a proposed subdivision in the Neebing Ward area, council is moving forward with the developer’s plan. City council unanimously approved a zoning amendment and draft plan for a 41-lot rural residential subdivision by BK Realty Inc. on lands located on 15th Side […]
By Meg Deak
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
What might look like destruction at first is a carefully planned reset for ecosystems like prairies in Ontario. Prescribed burns improve prairie health, reduce wildfire risk and restore habitat. In Woolwich, the Elmira Nature Reserve is home to one of the only tallgrass prairies in the area. The Rare Charitable […]
By Tahira Noor
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Abiodun Adetu, founder of Naija Markets is elated as her recent July 4 event at Winnipeg’s iconic Forks marketplace was a huge hit. She juggled countless responsibilities—from coordinating nearly 100 vendors and driving promotional efforts to overseeing every last detail behind the scenes—to ensure the lively market ran seamlessly. “What […]
By Meg Deak
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
A single breach can devastate an entire livestock operation. For pork producers, the threat of highly contagious swine diseases entering a barn is a cause for anxiety. It is a reality that makes rigorous preventative cleaning and strict entry protocols the bedrock of modern farmed animal management. Enter Farm Health […]
By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Concerned about injustice on their school jungle gym, St. Vital students spent months researching upgrades to make playgrounds more accessible for children in Manitoba. Darwin School is dismissed for the summer, but one of its teachers plans to resume an advocacy project after the break. “It’s not fair,” 12-year-old Selena […]
By Robin McCormick
Last month, Northridge Funeral Home celebrated serving the Rainy River District with compassion and professionalism for 20 years. The Times caught up with Northridge owners Jason and Rhonda Lilley to talk about their experiences over the past two decades. According to the Lilleys, “The busyness of the funeral home is […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
The Emo Library celebrated the return of their Teddy Bear Picnic yesterday, July 7, bringing back a much-loved event that has been missing in action for several years. The weather definitely cooperated and the Lion’s Park was the perfect location for the whole family to enjoy the day’s festivities. The […]
By Mike McKinnon
Atikokan Progress
Atikokan Progress
Number that over-wintered in Mexico were up 64% The World Wildlife Foundation reports the Monarch butterfly population in Mexico in December of 2025 covered 2.93 hectares, an area sixty-four percent larger than they covered in 2024, and slightly ahead of the ten-year average (2.81 ha). That jibes well with what […]
