The OPP are warning residents of northwestern Ontario to be aware of fraud after reports of a number of scams coming from communities in the region. In a press release dated Sept. 14, 2026, members of the North West Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) highlighted a number of […]
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By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
KENORA – Representatives for almost every community west of Thunder Bay met to discuss a switch to permanent daylight saving time. That’s according to Kenora Mayor Andrew Poirier, who told Newswatch that mayors, reeves and First Nations leadership were invited by Kenora–Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford to meet virtually and […]
By Carrie Ivardi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — The province has set an ‘ambitious’ goal of having inmates housed in the new Thunder Bay Correctional Complex by June 2027, says union leader Shawn Bradshaw. “Currently we’re having a lot of issues getting in a hard and fast number of staff that they’re going to provide, […]
By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
KEEWATIN – Neighbouring communities combined their efforts on Monday when a collision between a pickup truck and a transport left the latter 60 feet down a bank. One of those communities was Pellatt, an unorganized area near Kenora, whose volunteer fire department attended the 6 p.m. highway accident between Middle […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – The 22-foot-long and 9-foot-4-inch-tall rare Norval Morrisseau painting, called Morrisseau Masterwork, now welcomes guests as soon as they walk through the front door of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. The painting has not been seen in 40 years, and those who got a chance to look at […]
By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
In Carry Your Heart: Indigenous Helping Wisdom and the Science of Psychological Flexibility, Elders and knowledge keepers use “beautiful metaphors” to offer teachings for those striving to live a life of meaning, purpose and vitality in the presence of grief, fear, anxiety and difficult experiences. “I think when we are […]
By Shilpashree Jagannathan
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Newcomers keep choosing Toronto and Vancouver at nearly the same rate as they did five years ago, according to the latest Statistics Canada’s census data. More than 40 per cent (41.2 per cent) of all recent immigrants settled in one of the two metropolitan areas every year since 2016. What […]
By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Trustee campaign material that condemns rainbow flags is being met with outrage of all kinds, written complaints and, in one case, a cease-and-desist order. “Parental rights,” including questions about classroom diversity, equity and inclusion policies, are resurfacing heading into school board elections across Manitoba. “People are trying to advance their […]
– Allan Bradbury photo
This jolly porcine fellow is standing ready to welcome everyone to the Ribs on the Rainy ribfest that kicks off tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 18, and runs through to Sunday, Sept. 20. Three Canadian rib trucks are taking part, offering visitors a chance to sample a variety of award-winning ribs and […]
By Allan Bradbury
abradbury@fortfrances.com
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Polling for the October 26 municipal election in Fort Frances will use similar technology to previous years, with polls being open for about nine days. Municipal Clerk for the Town of Fort Frances Chelsea Greig said that residents will have lots of time to vote. “Online voting will start on […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
With new groups of furry friends constantly dropping into Best for Kitty, the organization is always dependent on assistance from the community to continue its mission of housing cats. Best for Kitty is a Fort Frances-based non-profit registered charity dedicated to feline rescue. The organization has been operated by a […]
By Pam Fedack
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kenora Miner & News
With Kenora’s busy summer tourism season winding down, the Kenora Hospitality Alliance (KHA) hopes to support more events that give visitors a reason to come to the city in the fall and winter. Applications for its next round of funding are due Sept. 30, with grants available for events and […]
