The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is asking Ontario’s nurses to participate in a first-of-its-kind census. On Tuesday, the CNO launched its first Workforce Census. The census, which is being sent to about 200,000 nurses in the province, includes questions that will provide key insights into the demographics of […]
District News
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Work will begin as soon as June this year on a $25-million new hotel and commercial mixed-use development in Dryden. Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation has become the newest owner of a Studio 6 Extended Stay Suites franchise that will be developed on a nine-acre site on the north side of […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
On February 2, 2024, an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) member seconded to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) was notified by a CAFC Call Taker that a Canadian victim business reported a Spear Phishing fraud. The member subsequently contacted the United States Secret Service (USSS) representative regarding the fraud. The USSS quickly […]
By Miranda Leybourne
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
Farm Credit Canada’s Drive Away Hunger campaign has provided over 143 million meals during the last year, the organization’s president and chief executive officer announced on Feb. 14. In total, 143,210,277 meals were provided in 2023 through the Drive Away Hunger program which has run for two decades, Justine Hendricks […]
From the OPP
Police Briefs (FORT FRANCES) – One individual is facing impaired charges after colliding with a police vehicle. On February 27, 2024, just before 9:30 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were responding to an incident in the area of Third Street in the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
As the prevalence of human trafficking in and around Fort Frances rises, experts say there are things that community organizations and even the general public can do to help those in need. In an evening event held last week on Thursday, February 22,2024, and in connection to Human Trafficking Awareness […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Donna O’Sullivan and Chris Wielinga were recently named as recipients of the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal. This award is presented to paramedics who have served for at least twenty years providing the highest quality of care. O’Sullivan and Wielinga will receive their official awards at the […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Province also moving to ban road tolls on southern Ontario highways Anyone who frequently drives one of Ontario’s toll highways might find more money in their pocket in the future if the province passes a new piece of legislation. The new legislation would work to amend the Public Transportation and […]
The idea for the Northern Ontario Women’s Caucus (NOW) began with conversations between Mayor Michelle Boileau of Timmins and Mayor Cheryl Fort of Hornepayne, with the goal of creating a group to advocate for priorities and issues affecting women in the North. “Strong and resilient women applaud, uphold, and have […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle Journal
Anyone who thinks trapping is an outdated pastime has never tried to obtain a trapping licence. The reality is that snagging a space in a trapper’s course can sometimes be harder than ensnaring a rabbit. A 40-hour course to be lead next month by Neebing-based instructor Mark Deans is already […]
By Marissa Lentz
Local Journalism Initiative
TimminsToday.com
Local Journalism Initiative
TimminsToday.com
In light of the mental health concerns of first responders, another northern community is looking at time-stamping roadside memorials. Matheson is the latest community supporting Cochrane District EMS chief paramedic Jean Carriere’s initiative. In September, Carriere brought forward the idea of limiting roadside memorials during a Cochrane District Social Services […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBNewswatch
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBNewswatch
THUNDER BAY – Most of Ontario’s electricity comes from nuclear power plants, but how much of the Northwest’s supply is nuclear? The short answer is that we can’t really know. According to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), which manages Ontario’s power grid, 54 per cent of the province’s power […]
