By Carrie Ivardi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com

THUNDER BAY — “You deserve to go to jail” was the statement to James Edgson from the judge in a courtroom on Wednesday. Edgson, 37, was one of 13 men charged with distributing intimate images of local women without consent. He pleaded guilty to the non-consensual distribution of intimate images. He had also been […]

By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press

The Schroeder Foundation is parting ways with Manitoba’s largest school division after a multi-year, multimillion-dollar partnership and has decided to join forces with another city division. The Seven Oaks School Division will receive $1.5 million and in-kind donations next year to feed students and expand community outreach in north Winnipeg. […]

–Allan Bradbury photo

Northwestern Ontario Counselling & Consulting (NWOCC) co-owners Brady Heyens, left, and Kaylee Heyens-McMahon, right, hold the ribbon while Mayor Andrew Hallikas cuts it, to mark the official opening of their new office space this morning. Following extensive renovations, the new office occupies the former A Buck or Two location at […]

By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com

This year’s Emo Walleye Classic went off without a hitch, bringing with it excitement and a gathering of anglers from across the district to the waters before a father-son duo hooked their first win in the competition. Last weekend marked the 25th anniversary of Emo’s premier fishing tournament along the […]

– Ken Kellar photo

Motorcycle trick rider Sri of Thunder Bay was in town this weekend showing off his skills during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Business Expo on Saturday. Sri was brought into town thanks to the Chamber and the Redrum Treaty 3 Motorcycle Club.