Charges have been laid against a former employee of Stella WaxBar in Fort Frances following an investigation by the OPP. In a press release from the Scott Street salon, the business confirmed that on June 8, 2026, an individual, identified only as a former employee, was charged with theft under […]
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By Times Staff
OPP were investigating an alleged bail violation and warrant incident in Atikokan, Ont. on Tuesday when a suspect was reportedly found to be in possession of an identity document that didn’t belong to him, leading to the arrest and charging of two, according to an OPP press release. The charged […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – “It’s all hands on deck, and it’s exciting.” The hustle and bustle is what the city’s tourism manager, Paul Pepe, told Newswatch he loved most about having two cruise ships docked in Thunder Bay Friday. “Welcoming two ships, welcoming more visitors to the community, being able to showcase our community to more […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — With the city ramping up the removal of trees infested by the emerald ash borer, the mayor’s office is inundated with calls about stump removal. Emerald ash borer is an invasive beetle that has destroyed millions of ash trees across North America. “Is that up to the […]
By Adam Frisk
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Highlander
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Highlander
He said, “I’m tragically… chip?” Kawartha Dairy released its latest flavour on Monday (June 22), bringing together two iconic fixtures in Canadian culture, just in time for Canada Day. The family-owned ice cream maker and legendary rock band The Tragically Hip partnered to release a limited-edition, premium ice cream concoction […]
By Meg Deak
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
A quiet revolution is starting, led by organizations like Seed Change, to have more Canadian-grown seed. In this country, the majority of seeds planted on organic farms are imported from the United States, Europe and Asia. Organizations like Seed Change are looking to change that, aiming to help farmers have […]
By Ken Kellar
Editor
Editor
Two local post-secondary institutions are joining forces to better provide education and skill-development opportunities to students in the northwest of the province. In a joint announcement made on Friday, June 19, at Seven Generations Education Institute’s (SGEI) Rainy Lake campus near Fort Frances, SGEI CEO Brent Tookenay and Confederation College […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
While North Star Air’s passenger flights to and from Thunder Bay will launch July 6 with a price tag somewhat on the expensive side and only three times a week, that could change if the passenger service takes off, according to the carrier’s vice-president. “When you look at the fares […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Fort Frances Town Council has voted unanimously against allowing municipal “BYOB” events to which residents would be able to legally bring and consume their own alcoholic beverages. The decision was sparked by a move by the Ontario government, which, as of spring 2026, began allowing municipalities to decide whether they’d […]
By Times Staff
The University of Toronto and NOSM University have received funding from Ontario’s Health Ministry to set up a dedicated educational program that will train physician assistants in Northern Ontario in a bid to help relieve healthcare shortages in the region. The Consortium of Physician Assistant Education—a collaboration between U of […]
By Allan Bradbury
abradbury@fortfrances.com
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Following a string of successful summer music shows last year, the Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre has planned a five-week concert series, Summer Sounds in the Square, to be held in Rainy Lake Square. The Wednesday-night series, which will feature five local bands on select dates between July 8 […]
By Times Staff
Schools, community-based programs and non-profits alike were called upon by Mayor Andrew Hallikas during the June 22 town council meeting to receive their portions of the 2026 Moffat Family Fund. Managed by the Winnipeg Foundation, the Moffat Family Fund is an initiative dedicated to supporting and advancing the economic, social, […]
