By Michelle Dorey Forestell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kingstonist.com

The Big Picture: A look at how other communities are tackling opioids Content warning: this article discusses drug use and mental health in federal prisons across Canada and here in Kingston, which may be distressing for some readers. A new service at Collins Bay Institution aims to prevent overdose deaths […]

From the OPP
Press release

Numerous individuals have been arrested and charged following a search warrant execution in the City of Kenora. On February 16, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Community Street Crime Unit, Emergency Response Team, and Canine Unit, […]

Staff

Town council is moving forward with its plan to create an inviting landscape to feature the historic forestry vessels, the Hallett and Owandem. On Tuesday night’s council meeting, councillors were presented with four draft options, created by Little Bluestem – a Winnipeg-based landscape design firm, contracted to reimagine the waterfront […]

Tips to avoid being a victim
From the OPP
Press release

(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), would like to inform the public about romance frauds involving cryptocurrencies this Valentine’s Day, in an effort to keep money out of the hands of fraudsters.  In 2023, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) received fraud reports totalling a staggering $554 million in […]

From the MNRF
Press release

This Family Day weekend, families and friends can go fishing anywhere in Ontario without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card. “Fishing is a family-friendly activity that is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities on thousands of lakes and […]

By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source

IGNACE – Some residents of the Northwestern Ontario township on the shortlist for a nuclear waste repository will be going places soon, on Nuclear Waste Management Organization money. Two industry-related trips are on the horizon, as well as a mid-April learning event in Ignace – all part of the “willingness […]

By Laura Stradiotto
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
The Sudbury Star

An eight-year-old boy in Greater Sudbury has died from invasive group A streptococcal disease, a fast-moving and severe bacterial infection that is on the rise in Canada. Public Health Sudbury and Districts says it takes the same approach with all cases identified as invasive Group A strep in the region, […]

By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com

As Hockey Canada and hockey culture continue to come under scrutiny, David A. Robertson’s newest middle school novel, The Kodiaks: Home Ice Advantage, tackles the ugly experience of racism at the minor hockey level. “If we say that it’s not there then how are we ever going to make it […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

As part of a government initiative, two local organizations are being recognized for the work they do that benefits the entire community. The Northwestern Ontario Metis Child and Family Services (NWOMCFS) Fort Frances branch and Northwest Community Legal Clinic (NCLC) Fort Frances branch are both the recipients of the Ontario […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

Last Thursday night the Town of Fort Frances Recreation and Culture department held an open house for residents to be able to contribute to the ongoing construction of a recreation master plan. The town has engaged consulting firm RJ Burnside to assist with creating the plan. Town staff as well […]

By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com

A dedicated group of volunteers have been working behind the scenes for years to transform an under-utilized building in Emo into a brand new space for local seniors, and they’ve even penned a theme song to go with it. In response to the growing need for a dedicated senior’s space […]

Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com

A few accessibility upgrades will be included in the current pool renovation at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances, says Nathan Young, recreation & culture manager, raising high hopes that individuals who need support getting into the pool will be able to participate in future swim activities. “Currently, we […]