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Flag football for ALL students in grade 7 and 8 in Fort Frances and Emo – starts September 5 at Fort Frances High School. Practices and games are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for 6 weeks. No experience is necessary. Register online or call the Memorial […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Sudbury Star
A FedNor investment worth more than $1.8 million will be used to connect private investors with entrepreneurs looking to expand and modernize their companies in Northern Ontario. Northern Ontario Angels, a non-profit organization that has successfully orchestrated the investment of more than $250 million between angel investors and entrepreneurs since […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
With Small Business Week on the October horizon, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is aiming to collect information from small businesses across Canada through an online survey. The Canadian Chamber is seeking advice and lessons learned from new and existing business owners during their entrepreneurial journey. Charla Robinson, president of […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit declared the respiratory outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home over, as of Friday. Restrictions are no longer in effect for residents and visitors at the home. Riverside continues to have our detailed safety procedures and infection prevention control […]
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Markham Review
The City of Markham has secured the opportunity to host the 2024 Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) tournament, cultural festival, and gala celebration. This annual tournament, held during the March break, brings together approximately 3,500 young male and female players from First Nations communities in Ontario, accompanied by their families, […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
Shuniah Mayor Wendy Landry is urging the province to keep its foot on the gas when it comes to the four-laning of the Trans-Canada Highway between Thunder Bay and Nipigon. “We’re hoping to see a reduction in the number of accidents or head-on collisions,” Landry said Thursday. “I continue to […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Marathon, Ont. — Rural Thunder Bay residents who contend with spotty or slow internet connections may soon be able to benefit from a provincial plan to provide access to reliable satellite-based services. The government said this week it will consider proposals from satellite companies that can cater to 43,000 homes […]
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TBnewswatch.com
Gillian Siddall wants to be an approachable leader and well-connected to Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. Siddall was unveiled as the next Lakehead University president and vice-chancellor in January and officially took on the role on July 1, succeeding Moira McPherson. Siddall said her first two months have been spent […]
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The Chronicle-Journal
A rise in the number of blue-green algae blooms in popular lakes close to Thunder Bay may be a symptom of climate change, the region’s public-health agency suggests. “With rising climate and water temperatures (algae blooms) may become more common,” a Thunder Bay District Health Unit news release said on […]
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TBnewswatch.com
Wingers Braeden Duchesne and Jeremy Dunmore have lots of experience heading into their final season of junior hockey eligibility. The pair of 2003 born Thunder Bay skaters will be leaned upon heavily for the Kam River Fighting Walleye, who are on a quest to once again become Bill Salonen Cup […]
