By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
Rainy River District Christmas Bird Count Contact:
Ilka Milne
boghaunter@yahoo.ca

If the lenses on your binoculars are due for a polishing, now would be a good time to bring out a fresh cleaning cloth. Next week is the start of the 124th annual Christmas Bird Count, a roughly three-week, continent-wide event that helps naturalists across North America have a handle […]

From Confederation College
Press release

Thunder Bay, ON – Confederation College announced this afternoon, the launch of their new Green Energy Micro Credential program, a significant step towards creating a more sustainable future. The program, scheduled to commence its first module in January, is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills to enhance […]

By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun

An increasing number of Canadians recognize the harms and trauma residential schools inflicted on generations of Indigenous people, according to a new study but some experts say along with that a disturbing trend of residential school denialism also continues to grow. “We cannot discount or deny the dangerous rise in […]

From The Canadian Association of Retired Persons
Press release

The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) has sent a concerned letter to all federal, provincial and territorial finance ministers on the eve of the December 15th Finance Meeting. The letter, in response to ongoing discussion in Alberta regarding potential withdrawal from the CPP, is calling on the government to […]

By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative
The Chronicle-Journal

Conmee, Ont. — The process of offering free heat pumps to lower income households that rely on expensive electric heat is underway, less than a week after the provincial program was unveiled. Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) has budgeted $40 million to make available 2,500 heat-pump units to homeowners […]

By Natasha Bulowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada's National Observer

Canada set a high bar globally when the country announced new standards Monday to crack down on planet-warming methane emissions, say observers. The federal government released draft regulations that will effectively ban oil and gas companies from venting or flaring methane and impose more stringent monitoring requirements to reduce the […]

From the OPP
Police Briefs

(FORT FRANCES, ON) Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested one person in relation to a Break and Enter on Victoria Avenue. On December 9, 2023, shortly after 4:30 a.m. Police responded to a break and enter call on Victoria Avenue in the […]

By Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent

Another splendid Holiday celebration was held on Saturday, December 8, this time at the Morley Hall at the Recreation Centre in Stratton, On. It was hosted by the Stratton Seniors Friendship Club with guests from that community and across the District. “We planned on 100 guests but had to add […]

By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com

Sold for only $6 a box, Girl Guide cookies are more than just a delicious treat. The money raised through cookie sales help provide diverse and exciting programs and activities for girls, cover camp and event fees, and bring the girls into the community where they can learn life skills. […]