There were smiles all around as students from secondary, post-secondary and other programs at Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) came together with friends, family and supporters to celebrate their achievements at the Memorial Sports Centre on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The ceremony featured traditional drum songs, a blessing from, an […]
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– Allan Bradbury photo
It’s not hard to enjoy a sunny day when you’re walking for a good cause, as evidenced by the smiles on this group who completed the “Walk & Roll” With Us Stroke Awareness Walk held along the riverfront this morning. The Awareness walk was put on by the Fort Frances […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with Rainy River District EMS and Fort Frances Fire Rescue attended to a collision involving a single motor vehicle and a bicycle. On Saturday, June 7, 2025, at approximately 11:40 p.m. the […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – The City of Thunder Bay has set itself up as a transportation hub for evacuees affected by forest fires. Across Northwestern Ontario, particularly north of Red Lake and north of the Sioux Lookout area, are “still experiencing quite a bit of control problems with some of the […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
A 58-year-old Thunder Bay woman was charged with stunt driving near the city late Tuesday morning after a passenger vehicle was clocked at nearly double the speed limit on Highway 527. Provincial police said the vehicle was picked up on radar at 155 km/h around 11:50 a.m. The posted speed […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
AROLAND – Aroland First Nation’s chief would like to make it clear that he and his council do not support Bill 5 – and that they’re not in league with Premier Doug Ford’s government on Ring of Fire mining, either. A news release issued Monday says the First Nation north […]
By Natasha Bulowski
Local Journalism Intiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Local Journalism Intiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
The federal government’s new bill to fast-track projects “in the national interest” sparked immediate concerns from the Assembly of First Nations and Canada’s largest network of labour unions, climate, environmental and faith groups and Indigenous organizations. If it becomes law, the federal government will essentially be able to approve certain […]
By Lori Penner
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
The campaign promotes Manitoba as a welcoming, inclusive place to live and work. It also highlights the province’s affordability, strong schools, vibrant communities, and quality of life. “It is crucial for those who may be considering Manitoba as their place of practice to know we are committed to providing evidence-based […]
By Jeremy Appel
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Alberta Native News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Alberta Native News
(ANNews) – First Nations leaders from across Canada gathered in Ottawa to provide a unified response to the May 27 Speech from the Throne delivered by King Charles III, with a statement from some of the leaders highlighting the “profound gap between ceremonial gestures and the reality of unfulfilled Treaty obligations.” […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Confederation College Fort Frances campus’ graduating class of 2025 took to the Townshend Theatre stage yesterday afternoon, alongside the platform party and faculty members, to celebrate the completion of their post-secondary careers. The convocation is the second such grad ceremony from a major post-secondary institute in the district following Seven […]
By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Some city school divisions are stocking up on naloxone kits and training teachers to administer the antidote to opioids. The River East Transcona School Division recently equipped all of its Grade 9-12 campuses with naloxone — a life-saving medication that temporarily reverses an opioid overdose — in its nasal spray […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
On Friday, Maryanne LaMarche stepped down from the Station Market at the former CN Train Station in Marina Park, sporting her new walking stick. LaMarche purchased the carved diamond willow walking stick from dozens on display by carver and vendor Rolland Manning, who hoped to catch the eye of the […]
