The Muskie Sr Boys Basketball team returned from their last tournament as B-side champions. Both the senior and junior teams were in Thunder Bay this past weekend, for the annual Tom Mustapic Tournament. Under the care of head coach Josh De Jong (far right) and Muskie alum Cole Kowalski (far […]
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–Allan Bradbury photos
Dozens of residents turned out for the Rainy River Senior Activity Depot’s Active Living fair last Thursday. Seniors had the opportunity to try out different activities including card making, woodworking, and crafting. There were also booths where seniors could have their blood pressure and blood sugar checked. A variety of […]
- Robin McCormick photo
Ian Booth and Freeda Carmody enjoying a friendly hug at last weeks coffee gathering (January 7th.) Ian recently celebrated his 73rd birthday and Freeda her 87th. This was the first coffee gathering of 2025, a Seniors coffee break hadn’t taken place since December 3rd. One could tell it was a […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
Avery Degagne and Molly Tucker warm up ahead of last week’s Junior girls volleyball game against the Dryden Eagles. The match would be a three-set nailbiter with the Muskies winning the third set 15-13. The Muskie Jr. girls have a 3-5 record with one game remaining in the season.
By Philip Oddi
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Vankleek Hill Review
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Vankleek Hill Review
Prices will again rise this year as Canadians continue to struggle with significant cost increases for common goods and services. Eastern Ontario and Southwestern Québec residents can expect to shell out between $5,000 and $15,000 more than in 2024. Numerous factors continue to play a significant role in the affordability […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On Saturday January 4, 2025, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in collaboration with the Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) conducted a search warrant on Birch Road in the Town of Fort Frances as part of an on-going criminal investigation. […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
THUNDER BAY – Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu said Friday she’s confident the federal government and two Ontario First Nations organizations can reach an agreement on child welfare reform quickly. Nishinawbe Aski Nation (NAN) and the Chiefs of Ontario (COO) are in talks with the feds for an Ontario-only agreement […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared an end to the Influenza outbreak at La Verendrye General Hospital affecting both in-patient units. Restrictions are no longer in place. We would like to remind everyone that we remain a mask-friendly facility, and we encourage everyone […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — The next time city residents elect a new council, they could be voting for not one but two councillors to represent them in each of four new wards that stretch the entire width of the city. After a 14-month process, the council composition review committee decided on […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of -24 C (-11 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with periods of snow throughout the day and overnight with a high of -4 (25) and a low of -6 (21). Thursday will continue to see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries during […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Thunder Bay-area downhill and cross-country ski centres are not letting a lack of snow for the second-year hamper their operations. Skiing at all the rural areas appears great this year. “We’re up and running, operating and conditions are fantastic,” said Jason Gerry, owner and operator of Loch Lomond Ski Area, […]
By Connor McDowell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
A barley variety that scientists bred in Brandon has been licensed by a food supplier and is set to arrive on restaurant plates and retail stores in the coming years. AAC Magenta — a purple-coloured barley — developed at a research centre in Brandon, has been licensed by Progressive Foods, […]
