By Times Staff

The Ontario government will spend $2 million to renovate the local arena at Sandy Lake First Nation, including updates to the spectator areas, increased accessibility and upgrades to essential mechanical and electrical systems, as well as critical repairs and improvement inside and out. Money for the renovations will come from […]

By Matt Prokopchuk
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com

DRYDEN — There is nearly half a million dollars on the table to help Dryden negotiate compensation for its proximity to a proposed radioactive waste burial site. At its Nov. 10 meeting, council formally approved receiving up to $462,208 from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization to offset city costs as […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

The Fort Frances Lakers and Walmart helped the local Salvation Army launch the 2026 Christmas Kettle Campaign in the Rainy River District yesterday. Kaleb Firth is the Kettle Campaign’s co-ordinator for this year he says they have kettles stationed at retailers across the district and looking for volunteers to ring […]

By Times Staff

Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford announced almost $700,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to support three projects in Fort Frances. Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth George Pirie says it’s important to support municpalities’ priorities. “We are supporting the priorities of communities and organizations that contribute […]

By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff Writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com

As temperatures start to dip toward the frigid, the Out of the Cold warming centre has opened for the season to provide a haven for those exposed to the elements. The facility, located in the HOPE Centre on Victoria Ave. serves meals and offers showers and emotional and social support […]

By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

Three Thunder Bay men and a Toronto resident were collectively fined $8,000 after a cow moose was shot and killed “without following party hunting rules” about two years ago. A provincial investigation determined that Toronto resident Carlos DeSousa shot the moose without a licence in late October of 2023 during […]

By Aaron Walker
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com

The Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA) is calling on the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) to take stronger action against “redwashing” — the corporate misuse of reconciliation language. ABPA warned that redwashing could expose investors, pension funds, and taxpayers to major financial losses. In a position paper titled From Reconciliation to […]

By Michelle Dorey Forestell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kingstonist.com

The Ontario government took steps to address gender-based violence last week but stopped short of declaring it an epidemic — and one Kingston-area politician took a stand on the matter. The government announced new shelter and survivor support funding on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, and supported language recognizing gender-based violence […]

By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com

Fear, trauma, pain, blood and shock – it’s what a paramedic on the front lines deals with on a daily basis and it’s not the dream career for your average teenager. But 18-year-old Isabelle “Izzy” Meeks is not your average teenager. She embraces the adrenaline rush that comes with flickering […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

Santa Claus is coming to Fort Frances on Saturday, Nov. 29, and his grand entry will be heralded by a parade of floats from businesses and organizations from across the Rainy River District at 5 p.m. After being hosted by the Fort Frances BIA for a number of years, the […]