(KENORA, ON) – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Kenora have seen a rise in the number of suspected overdoses and would like to remind residents that it is dangerous to use illicit substances from unregulated sources. The OPP encourages the public to call 9-1-1 immediately if you […]
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By Matteo Cimellaro
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
A gathering of First Nation health directors witnessed a demonstration on Thursday of how healthcare delivery in the North could be transformed. Tuula Nikkanen, a doctor in Finland who developed the technology, virtually monitored devices on a volunteer at the gathering in Thunder Bay. The volunteer had their oxygen levels, […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Not every holiday reveller can erect the equivalent of the majestic Christmas tree that goes up every season at the Rockefeller Center in New York City. The 2024 version of the woody Rockefeller spectacle — a massive Massachusetts Norway spruce about 22 metres tall — requires 50,000 lights strung on […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — NDP Leader Marit Stiles says the NDP is prepared if the Ford government calls a snap election in the new year. “Let’s remember that the election isn’t supposed to happen until June 2026. So, my sense is that Doug Ford and the Conservatives want to get out […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Drones and foot patrols have been used in an ongoing search for a 41-year-old woman who went missing in Thunder Bay’s south core more than a week ago, city police say. Police, along with family members of Deborah Anishinabie — described as a “mother and an aunt” — renewed on […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
About 30 Rosslyn village households won’t have their drinking water problem resolved in time for the holidays, but the local mayor says she’s hopeful things will be back to normal in the first part of the new year. “My hope would be sometime in March,” Oliver Paipoonge Mayor Lucy Kloosterhuis […]
- Allan Bradbury photo
Ian Sherwood and his trio performed on the Townshend Theatre stage on December 6, to an appreciative audience. The singer, songwriter, saxophonist and award winning folk vocalist stopped by Fort Frances on his broken Little Heart Tour. Next up is Shred Kelly, taking the stage on January 24, 2025.
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The nomination period for candidates looking to fill the vacant seat on Fort Frances council has ended, and six names remain in standing to become the town’s next councillor. The nomination period for the vacancy began on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, after town council elected to undergo an appointment process […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances is working to bring back a long-lost municipal mascot. At Monday night’s meeting of town council, Little Amik (sometimes referred to as Li’l Amik), the town’s beaver mascot, was brought back into the spotlight after years of absence. The mascot was created and registered as […]
Press Release
From Canada Border Services Agency
From Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers that it can be extra busy at the border during the holiday season. Every day, the CBSA works hard to protect Canadians, support the economy and ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across the border. Between January 1 […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The first big winter storm of the season put small-town road crews to the test on Monday, and most appeared to have passed. “Roads were opened up pretty well after the storm,” Conmee Mayor Sheila Maxwell said on Tuesday. “Just finishing up a couple of intersections and parking lots.” “Our […]
By Megan Hederson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
muskokaregion.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
muskokaregion.com
A local mom is frustrated and disappointed with the temporary removal of GST/HST on select items. “If you’re not out drinking and playing games, but you are a parent, a homeowner, somebody who works full time, or a senior, this is a joke. It’s almost insulting,” Trisha Cotton said. The […]
