The family of Janet Silander announced her peaceful passing on June 29, 2026, at her daughter’s house in Rainy River, Ont., with her family by her side. Janet was born in Emo, Ont., on April 1, 1953, to John Upshall and Mae Upshall (nee Smith) She grew up in Kingsford […]
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By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has issued the final integrated tailored impact statement guidelines for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) deep geological repository proposal on Friday, which formally begins the impact statement phase of the federal regulatory process. Vince Ponka, Indigenous and regional communications manager with the NWMO, […]
By Pam Fedack
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
The City of Kenora will not allow people to bring their own alcohol to municipally-sanctioned public events, with Mayor Andrew Poirier saying the option does not align with the city’s efforts to address public intoxication. The provincial government recently gave municipalities the authority to opt into a bring-your-own-beverage (BYOB) program […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — The Liberals failed in their first attempt at getting a First Nations Clean Water Act passed, but Thunder Bay–Superior North MP Patty Hajdu has reasons to be optimistic about success this time around. Hajdu, who was Indigenous Services minister when the ill-fated first bill was in the House, told Newswatch this […]
By Carrie Ivardi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — Despite an increase in police presence in the downtown cores, one long-time business owner on the city’s south side hasn’t noticed a difference in the area. “I haven’t seen any police,” Doris Jorgensen, owner of the Little Mermaid on Victoria Avenue E. for the last 41 years, […]
By Leah Pelletier
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Rocky Mountain Outlook
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Rocky Mountain Outlook
CANMORE – Inside every carnival-like striped package of Hawkins Cheezies is an orange, cheese-dusted symbol of national pride. The story of the enduring Canadian snack has been brought to life in Carter-Ryan Theatre’s latest original production, The Cheezie Musical: The Unofficial Underdog Story of the Snack that United a Nation, […]
By Steven Sukkau
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Manitoba disability advocates say support continues to grow for a sweeping overhaul of the province’s adult disability support system, even as they await an official response from the provincial government. An open letter sent to the province last week has now been signed by 55 organizations and 989 individuals, calling […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – “It just feels extra special this year to celebrate our country,” Thunder Bay–Superior North MP Patty Hajdu said. The federal minister of jobs and families staged a meet-and-greet community barbecue at Roots Community Food Centre (formerly known as Roots to Harvest) on Tuesday to celebrate Canada Day. […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — An annual summertime feast is heading to the Thunder City Speedway in August. The 2026 iteration of Ribfest will be at the speedway in Oliver Paipoonge from August 27 to 30. “I guess they’ve been looking around town to find other venues to go to, and I […]
