The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship (FFCBC) is less than a month away, but there’s still time to get involved and help make the year’s event a success. Every event needs dedicated hands to get it up and running, and the FFCBC is no exception. In addition to volunteers who […]
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From the OPP
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Fort Frances have arrested and charged one individual with multiple bail violations and impaired operation following a call for service. On June 25, 2023, at approximately 3:46 p.m., OPP responded to a call for service in Fort Frances of a […]
By Eric Shih, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Thunder Bay Source
The Northwestern Health Unit’s most recent annual report shows the region is still dealing with the same systemic health issues that have been challenging Northwestern Ontario for some time. The most recent numbers from 2021 show hospitalization from cardiovascular diseases, which include heart disease and stroke, are more than 50 […]
From the National Park Service
INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN: National Park Service Wildlife Biologist Dr. Steve Windels was recently honored with the 2023 Distinguished Moose Biologist Award at the 55th North American Moose Conference and Workshop held May 22-26, 2023, in Grand Portage, Minnesota. The Distinguished Moose Biologist Award was established to honor “the outstanding contribution […]
By Eric Shih
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
What is the notion of an informed and willing community, when it comes to deciding on an industrial project like nuclear waste burial? That’s the question University of Laval professor Maxime Polleri is interested in studying, and the reason the anthropologist has been in Ignace the past couple of weeks […]
By Rochelle Baker
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada's National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada's National Observer
Canadians are generally pretty foggy about how much shipping emissions are fuelling the climate crisis. But as soon as they learn that the sector produces a billion tonnes of carbon dioxide each year, the majority are on board with government investment in zero-emission ports, an Abacus Data poll indicates. More […]
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Rentola has completed its annual review of the safest cities in Canada index. Barrie came out on top, with Fort Frances’ two closest cities, Thunder bay and Winnipeg, coming in at 32nd and 34th respectively. To see the full methodology, visit https://rentola.ca/safest-cities-in-canada Rank City Overall Index Citizens per officer Crime […]
By Fabian Dawson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Canada’s newly unveiled approach to attract foreign tech talent is being met with angst in America while being heralded as a game changer for the country’s emerging technologies, according to experts. But for the multi-pronged Tech Talent Strategy to work, Canada needs to ensure that there is a clear and […]
– Daniel Adam photos
The Standard Insurance, located at the Senic River Mall in Fort Frances, held a grand opening ribbon cutting and barbecue on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Deputy mayor Mike Behan was on hand to cut the ribbon alongside branch manager Kasey Beaush- ene, and visitors were then able to grab a […]
–Allan Bradbury and Ken Kellar photos
A little bit of rainy couldn’t put a damper on Couchiching First Nation’s annual Powwow this past weekend. While Friday. June 23, 2023’s events went ahead outside at the powwow grounds, the rainy weather forced a move inside to the Couchiching Bingo Palace for Saturday and Sunday’s events, where energy […]
