By Eric Shih
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Leaders of Pride organizations across the region are mindful of safety concerns as they plan their events this month. Kenora Pride chair Andréa Campbell said they have always had to have security for events.  “It’s not new that there’s a need for security,” she said. “Our flag raising this year […]

Staff

Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO) have announced they will be heading to a Federal Court Hearing on IPCO’s motion for emergency injunctive relief. As of March 31, three Indigenous police services – Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS), Anishinabek Police Service (APS), UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service (UCCM) – have no […]

By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Thunder Bay, Ont. — A new partnership between Confederation College and the Thunder Bay District Social Services Board (TBDSSAB) will provide an opportunity for individuals currently employed in early-year childcare programs and centres the ability to obtain their Early Childhood Education diploma. The Fast-Track ECE program is designed to offer […]

By Nojoud Al Mallees
THE CANADIAN PRESS

Rapid population growth is challenging economists’ understanding of the economy as they monitor how businesses and consumers are responding to high interest rates. The Canadian economy has outperformed expectations so far this year, avoiding the slowdown many forecasters were anticipating in response to the Bank of Canada’s aggressive rate hikes. […]

THE CANADIAN PRESS

Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season of the 21st century. Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair announced the grim milestone Monday, saying more than 47,000 square kilometres have burned so far this year, with 431 wildfires currently burning across Canada. One of those continues to threaten the Alberta community of […]

(1940-2023) Passed away peacefully May 28th in Thunder Bay Regional Hospital. Bruce was born to Alice and William Irvine in Mather Township in 1940 and grew up on the family farm outside Emo, Ontario. He attended high school in Fort Frances before studying instrument mechanics at Ryerson. Following stints working […]

From Voyageur National Park

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN – In response to the discovery of zebra mussel veligers (larvae) in Black Bay of Rainy Lake in late 2021, Voyageurs staff is continuing a containment and prevention program. This program involves educational activities as well as new management operations related to Kettle Falls and Gold Portage […]

By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com

Indigenous tourism in Canada is a growing attraction, said federal Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault, with at least one-third of international travelers and one-third of Canadian travelers wanting the “Indigenous authentic experience.” Despite those statistics, there were no dedicated dollars in the last federal budget for Indigenous tourism in the $158 […]