February 26, 1939 – June 22, 2026 She is survived by her sons, Larry (Loretta), Denis (Maggie), Darrel (Kim), and Darcy (Tracy); grandchildren, Nicole, Adam, Dessa, and Landon; great-grandchildren, Chase, Jett, and Price. She is also survived by her siblings, Pat, Dick, and Jenny, as well as many nieces, nephews, […]
fftimes
EVENTS CALENDAR Local rockers Kings of None will play a free show in Rainy Lake Square Friday night, June 26 from 6-8 p.m. featuring openers Go Figure. Open to everyone, bring your own chair. The Couchiching First Nation 33rd annual Pow-wow has been postponed due to a death in the […]
Charges have been laid against a former employee of Stella WaxBar in Fort Frances following an investigation by the OPP. In a press release from the Scott Street salon, the business confirmed that on June 8, 2026, an individual, identified only as a former employee, was charged with theft under […]
OPP were investigating an alleged bail violation and warrant incident in Atikokan, Ont. on Tuesday when a suspect was reportedly found to be in possession of an identity document that didn’t belong to him, leading to the arrest and charging of two, according to an OPP press release. The charged […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – “It’s all hands on deck, and it’s exciting.” The hustle and bustle is what the city’s tourism manager, Paul Pepe, told Newswatch he loved most about having two cruise ships docked in Thunder Bay Friday. “Welcoming two ships, welcoming more visitors to the community, being able to showcase our community to more […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — With the city ramping up the removal of trees infested by the emerald ash borer, the mayor’s office is inundated with calls about stump removal. Emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle that has destroyed millions of ash trees across North America. “Is that up to the […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Highlander
He said, “I’m tragically… chip?” Kawartha Dairy released its latest flavour on Monday (June 22), bringing together two iconic fixtures in Canadian culture, just in time for Canada Day. The family-owned ice cream maker and legendary rock band The Tragically Hip partnered to release a limited-edition, premium ice cream concoction […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
A quiet revolution is starting, led by organizations like Seed Change, to have more Canadian-grown seed. In this country, the majority of seeds planted on organic farms are imported from the United States, Europe and Asia. Organizations like Seed Change are looking to change that, aiming to help farmers have […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Organizers of an Indigenous-led youth gathering aimed at fostering belonging and preventing gang involvement say the overwhelming response from participants has reinforced the need for more culturally grounded mentorship opportunities for young people. The inaugural A Village in Motion: Pathways to Belonging event, held June 6 in Winnipeg’s North End, […]
The University of Toronto and NOSM University have received funding from Ontario’s Health Ministry to set up a dedicated educational program that will train physician assistants in Northern Ontario in a bid to help relieve healthcare shortages in the region. The Consortium of Physician Assistant Education—a collaboration between U of […]
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Following a string of successful summer music shows last year, the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre has planned a five-week concert series, Summer Sounds in the Square, to be held in Rainy Lake Square. The Wednesday-night series, which will feature five local bands on select dates between July 8 […]





