Recommendation: WHEREAS the International bridge between Fort Frances and International Falls is a strategic and essential asset to both The Town of Fort Frances and the City of International Falls; and WHEREAS this international bridge is a strategic and essential asset between the Province of Ontario and the State of […]
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Bridge stakeholders have begun a dialogue about the International Bridge in Fort Frances, and there’s much to feel hopeful about, said Fort Frances Mayor Andrew Hallikas. Last week, a meeting of nearly two dozen stakeholders, including First Nations, corporate interests, municipal, provincial and federal governments and stakeholders from the U.S. […]
Press Release
Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs released the following statement on Louis Riel Day: “On this day in 1885, Louis Riel, an elected Métis leader and founder of Manitoba, was executed for treason. Looking back, we now recognize him as a highly skilled and visionary politician, a capable negotiator, […]
By Shilpashree Jagannathan
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
More than half of Canada’s new immigrants say they have been victims of fraud, according to a survey by Interac released to coincide with Financial Literacy Month in November. The survey, which also found that most newcomers believe they are more susceptible to scams than the general population, led the […]
FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged two individuals with numerous drugs and weapons offences following a traffic stop. On November 11, 2023, just after 10:30 p.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP Detachment initiated […]
Staff
In the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, it’s easy to get swept away by the dazzling lights of big-box retailers and online giants. However, hidden amidst the glow of the holiday frenzy are the unsung heroes of the shopping world – the small, local shops that form the heart […]
By Bruce McIntyre
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Eganville Leader
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Eganville Leader
Danah-Lee Krieger is an accomplished musician who has the remarkable ability to combine her skills as a talented music teacher and a seasoned performing artist who can easily adapt any music plan and make it accessible to anyone with just a little bit of encouragement. Whether it is working with […]
By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Candidates vying to become the next national chief for the Assembly of First Nations expect it to be a tight race, but will it go to the five ballots it took in 2021? Voting takes place Dec. 6. “Team Bellerose is prepared for anything. We’re putting in the time. We’re […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism initiative reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism initiative reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Official recognition of a Thunder Bay-area recreational trail association by the country’s pre-eminent trail network is expected to raise the regional group’s profile and help it advance ongoing construction. The Northwestern Ontario Recreational Trails Association announced this week it has been deemed “candidate ready” by the Trans Canada Trail system. […]
By Celeste Percy-Beauregard
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Hamilton Spectator
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Hamilton Spectator
Krista Cabral’s last two months have been spent caring for her granddaughter — a 23-month-old who loves “Baby Shark” and The Wiggles — and trying to piece together what happened to her daughter who died of a suspected overdose. “I’m just hearing bits and pieces from different people,” the grieving […]
