As a northern doctor himself, Member of Parliament Dr Marcus Powlowski has taken an interest in the healthcare struggles across the Rainy River District. Two weeks ago, Emo’s emergency ambulance station was closed, in favour of a community paramedicine service. And earlier this week, All of Rainy River’s doctors announced […]
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From Split the Pot
Press release
Press release
Split the Pot Lottery is thrilled to announce the phenomenal support for its latest lottery program, achieving exceptional results after launching on August 7. Supporting 62 Ontario hospitals, the lottery remains a top priority for Ontarians, with ticket sales surpassing $1,200,000. More tickets sold means more advancements in health care […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A traffic stop on a known suspended driver resulted in the arrest of two people and seizure of a quantity of drugs, weapons and money. On August 31, 2024, at approximately 4:30 pm an officer with the Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle […]
Staff
After further consideration, the Town of Fort Frances has advised that stop signs will remain in place at the intersection of Keating Ave. and First St. West creating a four-way stop at that location. Parents concerned about the fact that cars moved through the intersection at a high rate of […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
KENORA – Northwestern Ontario youth are vaping, using cannabis and drinking more commonly than their peers in other parts of the province, according to new data. Grade 9-12 student health data collected in partnership with nine schools in the Northwestern Health Unit’s region in the most recent school year found […]
By Michelle Dorey Forestell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kingstonist.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kingstonist.com
In his latest visit to eastern Ontario, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, stated that electric vehicle (EV) production is a bet he is confident making, despite slowing EV sales in North America. Fedeli was in Kingston Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, to tout over $37 million […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
KENORA – Next stop: microtransit. The City of Kenora is just weeks away from rolling out a replacement for the problem-plagued transit system currently serving residents. Named “The Wave,” the new system switches out the traditional transit bus for a passenger van. And instead of a route with a schedule, […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Opposition and concerns over the transportation of nuclear waste to a proposed deep geological repository between Dryden and Ignace appear to be expanding across Northwestern Ontario. An alliance that includes We the Nuclear Free North’s Nuclear Free Thunder Bay, Northwatch and Environment North, have taken to the road touring the […]
By Brian Williams
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
London Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
London Free Press
An organization representing Ontario’s recreation facilities is raising concerns that province could be at risk of losing a quarter of its indoor ice rinks in the next two decades. Speaking on behalf of the Ontario Recreational Facilities Association (ORFA) – an organization created in 1947 whose membership includes those who […]
Staff
Pool users will need to take a break from laps in September, as repairs are done to the pool decking. According to a release from the memorial Sports Centre, the pool will be temporarily closed for essential repairs scheduled from Monday, September 9 with an anticipated reopening date of Monday, […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
KENORA – Northwestern Health Unit leaders met with Ontario cabinet members this month during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Ottawa. Marilyn Herbacz, the health unit’s chief executive officer, said Wednesday the team spoke to Health Minister Sylvia Jones about the findings of a viability assessment of the […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(DRYDEN, ON) – The Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision. On August 29, 2024, just before 2:00 a.m., members of the Dryden OPP Detachment along with Fire and emergency medical services responded to a two-vehicle collision involving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) […]
