By Connor McDowell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun

A growing deer colony has created problems for a Russell neighbourhood, including thousands of dollars in stolen horse feed and a two-car collision that totalled a vehicle. Sherisse Ziprick of Ziprick Thoroughbreds tells the Sun she is frustrated with a deer colony that returns to her property every winter and […]

By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun

A rescue operation to get a growing number of rabbits off the streets of Selkirk has saved dozens of animals intentionally set free from “certain death,” the city said this week. In November the City of Selkirk began a “large scale” capture operation for a growing population of domesticated rabbits […]

Tonight will be partly cloudy with periods of light snow and a low of -23 C (-9 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with periods of light snow during the day with cloudy periods overnight and a high of -16 (3) and a low of -25 (-13). Thursday will be […]

From the Government of Ontario
Press release

TORONTO — This upcoming Family Day weekend, families can fish for free in Ontario without the need to buy a fishing licence or Outdoors Card. If you are fishing for free during the Family Day weekend, all conservation licence catch limits, size limits, sanctuaries and all other fishing regulations and rules […]

By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press

Canada’s privacy commissioner is investigating a cyberattack involving a popular education technology software vendor used by the majority of Manitoba’s 38 public school boards. PowerSchool recently informed its local clients — many of which pay for its student information system — that an unauthorized third-party had accessed their data over […]

By Jacqueline St. Pierre
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Manitoulin Expositor

WARNING: This article contains distressing content. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or 9-8-8 for the Suicide Crisis Helpline.  NORTHERN ONTARIO — The region is grappling with a harrowing crisis, one that is devastating families and communities at an […]

From the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission
Press release

February 13, 2025 – The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) and Tourism Thunder Bay are pleased to provide $445,000 in funding support to the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts from the CEDC Tourism Development Fund. “The Thunder Bay CEDC is very proud to support the 2025 Scotties Tournament […]

By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com

THUNDER BAY – City council voted unanimously on a Legacy Plan to put $223,000 of revenue from the 2024 Ontario Winter Games into three sports-related programs and reserve funds for future sporting events. The city received $1.5 million from the province for hosting the winter games, but it came with […]

By Brian Lockhart
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Tecumseth Times

A house fire can be one of the most devastating things that can happen to you. You can lose everything you own, and you may end up scrambling to find a place to live. Many home fires are preventable, but you need to be aware of the risk factors. Smoking […]

By Clint Fleury,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com

THUNDER BAY — For the right price, businesses in Thunder Bay could now put their names on major city-owned facilities, including the Fort William Gardens. Council voted unanimously to move ahead with a plan to sell naming rights to several recreational sites. Administration recommended 3-year implementation plans for naming right […]