From Jan. 2-5 the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre hosted the Northern Ontario under 20 Provincial Curling Championship. The teams participating came from across the region to participate coming from as far away as Sudbury, Timmins, and North Bay to compete as well as some from closer like Thunder Bay […]
Daily Headlines
On January 3, Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared an Influenza A Outbreak at La Verendrye General Hospital (LVGH). The outbreak is currently on both the first and second floor in-patient units. Visitation remains limited to two (2) individuals at a time per […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
The Dance Hall Fundraiser Draw was held Saturday, January 4. The three lucky winners were Kim Jo Bliss winning a three-day Fly In Fishing Trip with partial expenses being donated by Northwest Flying; Pam Munn is the lucky winner to enjoy a week at Birch Point Camp. Dale LaBelle generously […]
Staff
The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service has organized the annual Christmas tree drop off for this Saturday, January 11 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Due to a steady decline in the number of natural trees, there will be no tree pickup by firefighters this year. However, people can […]
By Marissa Lentz-McGrath
Local Journalism Initiative
Timminstoday.com
Local Journalism Initiative
Timminstoday.com
TIMMINS – At a time when Canada needs a strong voice, Liberal infighting forced the prime minister to resign, says Timmins-James Bay NDP MP Charlie Angus. Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prorogued parliament until March 24 and announced that he’ll resign as the Liberal leader after the party chooses his […]
By Mike Stimpson,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
THUNDER BAY — Member of Parliament and cabinet minister Patty Hajdu acknowledged 2024 has been a turbulent year for Canada’s government. “But we’ve actually managed to achieve so much this year,” she told Dougall Media in a year-end interview. And that’s “despite the fact that we’ve seen real political shenanigans in terms […]
By Clint Fleury,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY— The transition of Path 525 to a Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub shows the province is recognizing the importance of supporting the addictions crisis, says the chair of the Thunder Bay and District Social Servcies Administration Board (DSSAB). The province announced last week a HART Hub will replace Thunder Bay’s only safe consumption site, […]
By Michelle Dorey Forestell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kingstonist.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kingstonist.com
A large number of policing hours are spent dealing with mental health crises, according to a new report by Kingston Police Chief Scott Fraser. Still, the number of hours between the apprehension of individuals who are a danger to themselves or others and the time first responders pass that person […]
By Clint Fleury,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Tbnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Tbnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – Mayor Ken Boshcoff’s state-of-the-city addressed touched on a wide variety of issues affecting Thunder Bay in 2024 and beyond. The mayor said the challenges facing the city are proof positive of Thunder Bay’s strength. “Over the past year, our community has shown incredible resilience, celebrating meaningful successes […]
By Mike Stimpson,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
EAGLE LAKE – Eagle Lake First Nation is challenging the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s site selection in court, and that’s more than welcome news to Neecha Dupuis. I love it,” Dupuis, a member of the Ojibway Nation of Saugeen (Savant Lake), said from Ottawa. “Just pure love.” Eagle Lake’s chief […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
A partnership between Ornge and Confederation College has resulted in the expansion of eligibility criteria for acquiring bursaries for students considering studying and working in Northern Ontario. Up to 15 entrance grants each valued at $1,000 or more and up to 15 in-program bursaries of $1,500 each are now available […]
By Paige Peacock
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Pointer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Pointer
Amid numerous findings of neglect, a recent report by Ontario’s Auditor General revealed Doug Ford and his PC government were aware of the risks associated with closing several supervised consumption sites across the province before the decision was made. The audit of Ontario’s Opioid Strategy, conducted by the Office of […]
