The Ontario government is marking the 25th anniversary of Agriculture Week by supporting businesses across the supply chain through the Dine Ontario initiative. From October 1-8, the province is encouraging people to dine in at restaurants and choose a select Ontario food and beverage special. Participating restaurants will showcase a […]
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The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is calling out the federal government for what is sees as a lack of action on its own reconciliation goals. Today – October 4 – is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. “CAP stands with the families […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Northwestern Ontario LGBTQ organizations want to talk with Kenora’s Conservative MP about “transphobic rhetoric,” but he doesn’t seem interested. Eric Melillo has not responded in any way to a public request this week for him to meet and discuss threats to LGBTQ communities, Caitlin Hartlen of Rainbow Alliance Dryden said […]
Did you know that every year we celebrate world heart day on September 29th? This day is used to draw attention to one of the leading causes of death here in Canada, cardiovascular disease, and helps educate the public in the hopes of reducing cardiovascular disease across Canada. Cardiovascular disease […]
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The Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3 is proud to commemorate the significant anniversary of the signing of Treaty #3 on October 3rd. Treaty #3, also known as the “Northwest Angle Treaty,” was signed on October 3, 1873, at the Northwest Angle on Lake of the Woods. This historic agreement established […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Ontarians will get quicker access to care for canker sores, yeast infections and four other conditions now that the province has expanded the list of ailments for which pharmacists can prescribe. Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced Sunday that six common ailments have been added to the list of conditions pharmacists […]
By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Hopeless in Hope brings together author Wanda John-Kehewin’s experiences as a child in care and as an adult working with the Ministry of Children and Families. The young adult novel strives to answer the questions John-Kehewin heard children ask over and over again when they were in the same situation […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Lake of the Woods District Hospital is looking to build on its relationship with Northern Ontario’s medical school, and the school’s dean says an expanded partnership is in the works. Hospital officials met with NOSM University officials over the summer and it’s clear the hospital will be “a bigger training […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Tbnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Tbnewswatch.com
The province of Ontario has received a D- when it comes to tackling poverty. That inaugural poverty report from Food Banks Canada gave the province that grade when they released their report on Tuesday. They also reported that more than 42 per cent of the population feels financially worse off […]
By Austin Campbell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Snnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Snnewswatch.com
Along with their teachers Ms. Beaulieu, Mr. Couch, Mr. Carr, and Mr. Schram, 23 students from Geraldton Composite High School left the school for a land-based trip into the traditional territory of Animbiigoo Zaagi Igan Anishinaabek on Wednesday. The trip was organized by the Specialist High Skills Major program in […]
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The Ontario government is recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month throughout October by promoting the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and creating inclusive workplaces. “The late David Onley, Ontario’s former Lieutenant Governor said to me, the best thing we can do for people with disabilities is to provide good […]
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Test Your Smoke Alarm Day Takes Place September 28 Across Ontario Fort Frances, ON – Fire Chief Tyler Moffitt is calling on all residents of Fort Frances and the surrounding area to test their smoke alarms on September 28 as part of Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Be prepared to […]
