By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

At least one wildfire lit up in Thunder Bay’s orbit this week, but damp conditions are keeping the risk for more fires in the region in the low- to-moderate range, and less area has been burned compared to other years, provincial officials said. “Widespread wet weather over the next few […]

By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

The federal government’s lofty goal of having two billion new trees planted across the country over the next seven years appears to be starting to gain ground. A Natural Resources Canada spokeswoman said this week that as of March this year, its tree-planting initiative has “agreements committed or under negotiation […]

By Kyle Darbyson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Sault Star

After some discussion Monday night, Sault Ste. Marie city councillors voted unanimously to pursue a vacant home tax, which would be implemented next year if adopted. This proposal was brought before council via a report from city staff, which estimates that there are 89 local properties in the residential class […]

Staff

A group of residents in Walleye trailer park have taken animal welfare into their own hands, and are welcoming donations from the public to help care for animals rescued. Julie Fedorak, a resident in the park, is collecting items for a group of three dogs, and a cat family with […]

From the Bass Committee
Special to the Times

Are you passionate about community events and making a difference? Do you have a knack for leadership and organization? If so, we want you to join our team as a Volunteer Director for the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship! About Us: The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is an annual […]

By Allan Bradbury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
abradbury@fortfrances.com

While the first splash was held at the tail-end of last summer and the spray park opened for Labour Day weekend, a grand opening will take place at the end of June. Interim CAO for the Town of Fort Frances and Make a Big Splash Fort Frances committee member Travis […]

Staff

The Muskie Football team is gearing up for a new season, with three weeks of skills camps. The Championship team will be seeking new members to replace its graduating athletes. Spring camp is open to anyone hoping to join the tea in September. It will take place Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday […]

By Katie Nicholls
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com

THUNDER BAY — Three billboards have been put up around the city showcasing the wage differences between police officers, firefighters, and paramedics.  Paramedics are at the bottom of the pay scale. Kyle Stamler, chair of Unifor Local 39, said the billboards went up as part of an education campaign on […]

By David Briggs
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
BayToday.ca

The province is banning cellphones and vaping at schools come September, but Rob Hammond fears violence will continue to erupt within those hallowed halls. Stephen Lecce’s announcement this past April was “a distraction, a tactic to not really address the real issues,” Hammond said of the Ministry of Education’s announcement. […]

By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun

After decades of hiding their identities, Indigenous leaders say communities are now experiencing a “new identity crisis” as more and more Canadians falsely and fraudulently claim Indigenous ancestry for personal gain. “Today it’s a different crisis. We are struggling with people who are trying to be us,” Scott McLeod, the […]