The Green Party of Canada has put forward a name in this year’s general federal election, bringing the total number of riding candidates to five. The Green party announced Eric Arner, an Atikokan-area teacher, would be their candidate in the Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding late last week, meaning that each […]
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By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce wants federal candidates to pay attention to several economic opportunities for the region. Charla Robinson, President of Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, said “we know that different parties have different priorities but the number one strategy is we want parties to […]
By Marissa Lentz-McGrath
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TimminsToday.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TimminsToday.com
bookstore braces for U.S. tariff fallout NEW LISKEARD – Inside Chat Noir Books, the scent of fresh coffee mingles with the crisp pages of new books. Nestled in the heart of New Liskeard, the independent bookstore has been a community staple since 2003, offering a carefully curated selection of books, […]
By Abdul Matin Sarfraz
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Ontario rolled out an $11-billion support package Monday to help businesses and workers under pressure from US tariffs — but industry experts and new polling suggest the relief may not be enough for a crisis expected to drag on well beyond the six-month window the Ford government has proposed. The relief plan, […]
As spring migration brings thousands of birds back to Northern Ontario, concerns over avian influenza are on the rise. Lawrence Martin, director of the lands and resources department at Mushkegowuk Council, is urging hunters to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions while hunting geese and ducks this season. Martin, who […]
It’s an old-fashioned murder mystery at the Townshend Theatre as Fort Frances High School prepares to stage its production of “Curtains!” a 2006 musical comedy set in 1950’s Boston, Massachusetts. The story follows the cast of a musical that sees its leading lady murdered during the opening night curtain call. […]
By Connor McDowell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
MacGREGOR — It’s the seventh time the family farm has been robbed. In the early hours of Sunday, four suspects were caught on camera on the property of Triple Star Manufacturing, stealing an all-terrain vehicle and slashing the tires of a parked truck. Farmer Dean Toews told the Sun while […]
By Connor McDowell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
Brad Snyder pulls a blazing hot bar of steel from his forge. He rests the bar on his anvil and raises his hammer. With a microphone strapped to his ear, Snyder tells the audience that he’s about to smash down an inch of steel into the “toe” of the horseshoe. […]
By Mike Stimpson,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
MARATHON — The ongoing tariff saga proves Premier Doug Ford was justified in calling an early election, Rick Dumas said Thursday. Dumas, Marathon’s mayor, was the Progressive Conservative candidate for Thunder Bay-Superior North in the snap election Ford called for Feb. 27. In the end, the NDP’s Lise Vaugeois kept […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
Chief Building officer John Burrows (left) and Mayor Andrew Hallikas hold the Ukrainian flag with a group of Fort Frances residents of Ukrainian heritage. In his proclamation Hallikas said the flag is a “…symbol of our commitment to standing with Ukraine and its people during this difficult time.” The flag […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low of -2 C (28 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with periods of light snow during the day, remaining cloudy with a chance of flurries or rain showers overnight and a high of 3 (37) with a low of -3 (27). Thursday will […]
From the Town of Fort Frances
Press release
Press release
The Town of Fort Frances Operations and Facilities Division, at 08:00 on April 2, 2025, declared a significant weather event. At 16:00 on April 2, 2025, The Town of Fort Frances declares the end of the significant weather event. We would like to thank the residents for working with the […]
