The Town of Fort Frances is celebrating National Volunteer Week by paying it back. The Town will be hosting its second Volunteer Appreciation Barbecue, to be held April 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the memorial Sports Centre. The Kiwanis Club is donating its event barbecue and propane, […]
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The Ontario government is investing more than $5 million to connect over 16,000 people to primary care teams in Northwestern Ontario, including Thunder Bay, Kenora, Fort Frances, and Sioux Lookout. This is part of Ontario’s $110 million investment to connect up to 328,000 people to primary care teams, bringing the […]
From the Ontario NDP
Press Release
Press Release
The Ontario NDP Official Opposition joined countless families and advocates at Queen’s Park today to declare Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) an epidemic. “We need every tool available to put an end to intimate partner violence and gender-based violence – and this is one right at our fingertips,” said Kristyn Wong-Tam […]
By Crystal St.Pierre
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
More than 250 artists will showcase their work at the upcoming 17th Annual Artist Project being held from April 11 to April 14 at the Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto. The event provides a platform for Canadian artists to gain exposure and sell their work. A highlight […]
By Hue Pham
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian media
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian media
This article was produced as part of an Inclusive Journalism Microcredential offered by New Canadian Media and Seneca Polytechnic. Learn more here. Once considered a vital part of Canada’s economic recovery from the global COVID-19 pandemic, international students are facing ever tightening restrictions, leaving those who came here to fear […]
By Michelle Gamage
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Tyee
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Tyee
Research first published informally by Vancouver’s Drug User Liberation Front has now been published in a peer-reviewed international journal. DULF bought heroin, cocaine and methamphetamine from online sources known to sell purer forms of these drugs, rigorously tested the drugs and then sold them at cost to its 47 compassion […]
By Stuart Wilkinson
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
As the cost of living and life expectancy increase each year those who are retired or are planning for retirement might wonder if they’ll have enough money to comfortably live out their lives. A recent FSRA commissioned poll suggested that 81% of respondents were more concerned about paying for necessities […]
(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Police have laid five charges against a former Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS) member. In late 2021, the Ministry of the Attorney General requested that the OPP investigate allegations of misconduct by members of the TBPS. That review led to an investigation by the OPP Criminal […]
- Allan Bradbury photos
The Border Skating Club showed off their year’s work with a Family Night themed exhibition, on Sunday, April 7. Family and Friends were treated to a fun, fast-paced show, which included choreographed group and solo performances. Above, is a No Rules Night “Sugar Rush” performance; right, was graduating senior Abbi […]
- Allan Bradbury photos
The 10th annual Chuck McPherson Memorial Hockey Tourna- ment was held at the Duke Arena last weekend drawing teams from across the district and beyond. 13 teams competed across three age groups. Medal winners were as follows: Gold Winners:U-9 – Armstrong CrushersU-11 – Green Pro TarcatsU-13 – Attack Noir Silver […]
- Allan Bradbury photos
This year’s winners were: Rookie of the year- Blake Kreger Barney Maher Award for MVP- Ashton Veldhuisen Danny Johnson Award, to the player who best exem- plifies Danny’s attributes of Honest, dedication, positive attitude, perseverance, work ethic, desire to excel and strong playing ability. -Klyde Laplante Bert Egan Award for […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
The ladies of the Goodman family enjoy a Victorian inspired high tea at Cornerstone Christian School in Emo last Saturday. Many ladies (and a few gentlemen) enjoyed tasty baked goods and tiny sandwiches while supporting the school. The tea was sponsored by C-Tech Mechanical and Smashing Tea.
