As part of the journey to crowning night, the Emo Fair Queen contestants present a Letter to the editor, about a subject they’re passionate about. The submissions are then put to a public vote, to determine a fan favourite, which will be eligible for a small prize. The essays will […]
District News
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Marcus Powlowski vows to continue being an advocate for his constituents. The Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP was not factored into this week’s wide-ranging federal cabinet shake-up, after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dropped seven ministers and promoted seven rookies. Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Patty Hajdu was one of just eight members […]
By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Reaction to a wholesale Cabinet shuffle yesterday by Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, which included the removal of two ministers integral to the national Indigenous agenda, demonstrates a divide of perspectives between First Nations and Métis in Ontario. Ontario Regional Chief Glen Hare is frustrated that Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Patty Hajdu says she is ready to continue her work after retaining the Indigenous services portfolio following a wide-ranging federal cabinet shake up. The Thunder Bay-Superior North MP was one of just eight members of cabinet that remained with their role following a major shuffle Wednesday that saw seven ministers […]
Press release
The Ontario government is continuing to take action to support Indigenous communities in the province by launching the $7.1 million Indian Residential School Community Engagement Fund (IRSCEF). The new fund will enable additional communities and organizations to support Survivors and their families impacted by ongoing burial investigations at former Residential […]
By Sierra D'Souza Butts
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The World-Spectator
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The World-Spectator
A couple from Harrison, B.C., are travelling across Canada in their 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 electric vehicle. Having travelled through Moosomin last week with the goal of reaching the other side of the country by the end of August, the two also hope to show how sustainable electric cars can […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Dave Pykari, president of DP Diamond Blades, is known as Diamond Dave in the mining industry. He began selling premium diamond blades for core cutting, drilling, and mining exploration. In 2010 and today, his business has expanded and diversified into different products and different services, including the start of his […]
By Fabian Dawson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Marc Miller, Canada’s newly minted immigration minister takes office today amidst calls for new policies that will twin the rapid arrival of newcomers with increased affordable housing supply. He has also been given a list of nine priority areas – ranging from fixing the technical glitches in visa processing systems […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
It’s been six years and still going strong for the Focus on Youth Program. The Lakehead District School Board continue to run the eight-week outdoor program in cooperation with Roots Community Food Centre — formerly Roots to Harvest — and the Ministry of Education. It allows up to 12 students […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Months from now, shovels are expected be in the ground for a new transitional housing project that was first proposed several years ago. Ontario Aboriginal Housing Service officials confirmed to Dougall Media this week that the site plan application for the Junot Avenue project has been given the thumbs up, […]
By Dave Baxter, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Winnipeg Sun
A study looking at the feasibility of searching a Manitoba landfill for human remains shows there would be risks involved in that type of search, but that there would also be risks if no search is done, including the possibility that others who murder might believe a landfill or dumpster […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Road warriors who have the Thunder Bay area on their itinerary this summer might end up venturing into the city’s downtown whether they like it or not if they’re behind the wheel of an electric vehicle. Options for travellers for charging battery-powered cars and pickup trucks appear to be non-existent […]
