Fort Frances OPP have arrested two individuals who allegedly stole a wallet from a local vehicle. According to the OPP, the Rainy River District Detachment received a complaint on May 21, at approximately 1:00 p.m. regarding a wallet that had been stolen out of a parked vehicle on Riverview Drive. […]
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By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it — or live in a rural area and have to rely on it. That seems to be the message from propane industry advocates, who were miffed earlier this month when the federal government appeared to discount the “expensive” fuel’s widespread use by farmers, […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – The summer send-off drone light show will return to Live at the Waterfront. The City of Thunder Bay is partnering with Thunder Bay Airport to provide an end-of-summer drone show The city is asking residents for their input on what they would like to see over Lake […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – “We want our 6.5 per cent that was stolen from us from Doug Ford.” Erin Smith represents over 400 employees of Community Living Thunder Bay as a regional executive board member for the Ontario Public Service Employee Union (OPSEU). More than 100 support workers walked the picket […]
By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
SANDY LAKE – There are 68 new G2-licensed drivers who completed their testing in a remote First Nation thanks to a successful new initiative. Between May 12 and 14, four DriveTest examiners ran testing out of the radio station in Sandy Lake First Nation, 225 kilometres north of Red Lake. […]
By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Content warning: Please note that this article addresses suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or in need of urgent support, call 911. The CMHA also provides crisis response services across the region, including a 24/7 helpline at 807-346-8282 or toll free at […]
By Allan Bradbury
abradbury@fortfrances.com
abradbury@fortfrances.com
A special section of the Fort Frances Public Library Technology’s (FFPLTC) is getting a new coat of paint. Lindsey Hamilton is a local artist and art therapist who is bringing her talents on a large scale to the children’s department at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre thanks to […]
By Times Staff
Following an accident that happened yesterday morning, the Town of Fort Frances will be closing part of Second Street East for repair work. On Wednesday, May 20, a tractor-trailer took down one of the traffic signal posts at the intersection of Second Street East and Armit Avenue. No injuries were […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
The 2026 racing season for the Emo Speedway is underway, with dozens of races taking place in multiple classes of racecar from now until the first week in October, the speed and noise can be a little overwhelming for the uninitiated. Here’s all you need to know about the point […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Born to be wild, or playing it safe? For an Oliver Paipoonge motorcycle riding school, it’s the latter. The rural property used by the Motorcycle Safety Training Organization Northwestern Ontario agency will be in full compliance from a municipal perspective when operations hit the pavement for the 2026 riding season. […]
By Carrie Ivardi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — It cost over $300,000 to cover legal fees for city police in the first three months of the year, putting a serious dent in the budget of the board overseeing the service. As part of their legal obligation to service members the Thunder Bay Police Service Board […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
SNnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — Confederation College has seen a steep drop in enrolment by international students, but college president Michelle Salo says the province has come through with more money to help soften the financial blow. The college’s 2026 Report to Community says the eight-campus institution had 3,456 full-time students enrolled […]
