This Thursday’s Election 2026 Town Hall will now be held at the Townshend Theatre, a change from the originally planned venue at the Memorial Sports Centre’s auditorium. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The change was made to ensure that the venue is fully accessible, as the lift at the […]
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By Liam Oliver Neilson
The Fort Frances Lakers have asked the town to consider replacing the aging sound system in the Ice for Kids (IFK) rink at the Memorial Sports Centre, which, according to Lakers President Sarah Freeman-Kivimaki, is currently unusable. The current sound system has been in use at IFK since the construction […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) announced on Friday that it will be conducting a strike vote from Nov. 6-16. The announcement was made during OSSTF/FEESO’s provincial council meeting in Toronto. Ongoing negotiations between the teachers’ union and the Ontario goåvernment are based on several issues around growing student […]
By Pam Fedack
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) is developing a plan to address growing surgical wait lists caused by the May flood, while discussions are underway with the province about possible additional funding to support recovery. During a media scrum held earlier in the week, hospital president and CEO […]
By Carrie Ivardi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — Vehicles illegally passing school buses is happening at an average of seven times a day in this city. That, said Craig Murphy, is seven times too many. Murphy is the consortium manager for Student Transportation Services and addressed traffic safety on Thursday outside of St. Vincent School. […]
By Pam Fedack
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
From wars overseas to political uncertainty and rising household costs at home, Canadians have plenty to worry about. Philip Petursson, however, says investors shouldn’t let the headlines dictate their financial decisions. “First, avoid overreacting to the headlines,” the chief investment strategist at IG Wealth Management told the Miner and News […]
By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
The overseas arrest of a disgraced former law dean who defrauded the University of Manitoba out of more than $600,000 is being met both with relief and renewed frustration in the local legal community. “It’s about time,” said Jennifer Schulz, a longtime professor at the U of M’s Robson Hall […]
By Times Staff
One resident of Rose Manor has died in connection with a Tuesday morning fire that gutted at least two apartments in the building, according to the Rainy River District OPP. In a press release from late Wednesday morning, the OPP confirmed that they, along with Fort Frances Fire Rescue Services […]
By Allan Bradbury
abradbury@fortfrances.com
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances Town Council will meet Friday afternoon to discuss the potential elimination of the biannual clock change for daylight time. According to an email from Fort Frances Clerk Chelsea Greig, no vote will take place at Friday’s meeting, but the foundation may be laid for such a vote in […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Lead-foot motorists caught zooming along the Trans-Canada Highway like Formula 1 racers could end up with more than just a big speeding ticket. Local auto insurance specialists warn that policy holders convicted of excessive speeding — known in Ontario as stunt driving — could also face sky-high premiums down the […]
By Maya Ekman,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – This week, more than a hundred firefighters and students are at the Thunder Bay Fire Training Centre for FireCon 2026. For six days, firefighters from the Manitoba border to Sault Ste. Marie are learning and sharing skills at a number of courses and in preparation for an […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – The Port of Thunder Bay has very little to fear as trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. continue, says the port authority’s CEO, at least not yet. Very little potash and grain are exported to the U.S., the top commodities moving through the port, said Chris […]
