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 […]
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By Allan Bradbury
abradbury@fortfrances.com
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 […]
By Times Staff
Schools, community-based programs and non-profits alike were called upon by Mayor Andrew Hallikas during the June 22 town council meeting to receive their portions of the 2026 Moffat Family Fund. Managed by the Winnipeg Foundation, the Moffat Family Fund is an initiative dedicated to supporting and advancing the economic, social, […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Of the many things northwestern Ontario’s weather has been lately, steady is not among them, with patterns of warm, cold, damp and dry over the past month alone. From diversifying crops to preparing for conditional pests, such weather uncertainty intensifies the need for farmers to adapt quickly, according to Dave […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
After 80 years of business as an auto dealer in Fort Frances, West End Motors owner Chad Avis said they feel very fortunate to be part of a community with great customers and people. West End has been woven into the fabric of Fort Frances since its founding in 1946, […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
After more than a decade representing the Rainy River District at the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA), Fort Frances Town Councillor Wendy Brunetta has been recognized and thanked for her service and dedication to the community. Brunetta, who will be leaving the board and will not be running for re-election […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The 2026 Work Here campaign, a national marketing initiative designed to showcase Thunder Bay as an exceptional place to live, work, and build a career, was started this week by the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC). The campaign aims to attract skilled workers from across Canada by leveraging […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
A $319,423 investment from the Ontario government, through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) will help the City of Thunder Bay enhance the Terry Fox Monument and Visitor Centre. Ontario Premier Doug Ford visited the city on Tuesday and announced the funding, along with additional funding for the Port […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
NIPIGON — Hieu-Van “Huey” Truong came to Canada from Vietnam in 1983, and began his dogged quest to establish a business. Long days at work for Chinese restaurants enabled Truong to save up enough money to eventually open his own restaurant in Nipigon. In 1988, China Gardens was born on […]
By Carrie Ivardi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — Every serious traffic accident investigation is about finding answers—not only to determine what happened, but for the sake of the people who may have lost a loved one. “The main thing we (investigate) is very serious or fatal motor vehicle collisions and at the end of the […]
By Connor McDowell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
OAK LAKE BEACH — The Souris River Watershed District has installed the first walleye spawning ground at Oak Lake in an effort to increase the survival rate of more than 1 million fry that are dumped into the lake each year. The spawning ground, which is roughly 1,000 yards long, […]
By Allan Bradbury
abradbury@fortfrances.com
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances has extended the window for parties to submit expressions of interest (EOI) in purchasing the Sunny Cove campground. The new deadline for expressions of interest, announced on Wednesday, is this coming Monday, June 22, 2026. In a Dec. 8, 2025, meeting, Town Council voted 4-3 […]
