Rainy River New Gold has awarded several Rainy River youth a special grant following their successful application on behalf of their small businesses. In an email to the Fort Frances Times, Town of Rainy River economic development officer Gajith Jinadasa shared that several youth were awarded the 2024 West Rainy […]
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By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
The recently formed “Seniors Committee“ of the LaVallee Municipality has seen many seniors 55+ enjoy several events in the last months. This has been made possible by the generous grants provided by the Ontario Government. The government is in full support of the well-being of seniors, not only in our […]
From the RRDSB
Press release
Press release
The Rainy River District School Board Code of Conduct reflects the new guidelines from the Ministry of Education around the use of personal mobile devices (e.g., cell phones, smartwatches) in schools, as per PPM128: The Provincial Code of Conduct and School Boards Codes of Conduct. Here is a summary of […]
From Split the Pot
Press release
Press release
Split the Pot Lottery is thrilled to announce the phenomenal support for its latest lottery program, achieving exceptional results after launching on August 7. Supporting 62 Ontario hospitals, the lottery remains a top priority for Ontarians, with ticket sales surpassing $1,200,000. More tickets sold means more advancements in health care […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Telford Advent was honoured, with an “almost surprise” 80th birthday party on Saturday evening, August 31. He had been given a bit of information that a party was happening but he knew of none of the particulars. About 140 people were all set to sing “For He’s A Jolly Good […]
- Allan Bradbury photo
Summer got a special send-off this year, with a fireworks show. The display was originally scheduled for Canada Day, but was postponed by the fireworks committee, due to rainy weather. The show was worth the wait, with lots of new and interesting elements.
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A traffic stop on a known suspended driver resulted in the arrest of two people and seizure of a quantity of drugs, weapons and money. On August 31, 2024, at approximately 4:30 pm an officer with the Fort Frances Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle […]
Staff
After further consideration, the Town of Fort Frances has advised that stop signs will remain in place at the intersection of Keating Ave. and First St. West creating a four-way stop at that location. Parents concerned about the fact that cars moved through the intersection at a high rate of […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
KENORA – Northwestern Ontario youth are vaping, using cannabis and drinking more commonly than their peers in other parts of the province, according to new data. Grade 9-12 student health data collected in partnership with nine schools in the Northwestern Health Unit’s region in the most recent school year found […]
By Michelle Dorey Forestell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kingstonist.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Kingstonist.com
In his latest visit to eastern Ontario, Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, stated that electric vehicle (EV) production is a bet he is confident making, despite slowing EV sales in North America. Fedeli was in Kingston Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, to tout over $37 million […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
KENORA – Next stop: microtransit. The City of Kenora is just weeks away from rolling out a replacement for the problem-plagued transit system currently serving residents. Named “The Wave,” the new system switches out the traditional transit bus for a passenger van. And instead of a route with a schedule, […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Opposition and concerns over the transportation of nuclear waste to a proposed deep geological repository between Dryden and Ignace appear to be expanding across Northwestern Ontario. An alliance that includes We the Nuclear Free North’s Nuclear Free Thunder Bay, Northwatch and Environment North, have taken to the road touring the […]
