On April 8th, 2024, residents of northwestern Ontario will experience a partial solar eclipse and watching the event without special eye protection can do serious damage to your vision. From approximately 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm CST people in the northwest will see the moon block a portion of the […]
News
By Matteo Cimellaro
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Gabe Jules is pulling back on his deer hunts. He has witnessed a drop in both the numbers and health of the deer population in his territory, which has been ravaged by two devastating wildfire seasons in three years. “We’re seeing some really skinny deer,” Jules, rights, title and wildlife […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
IGNACE – Canada’s approach to nuclear waste has the world’s attention, according to a regional spokesperson for the Nuclear Waste Management Organization. “I think one of the exciting things for Canada is, we really are world leaders in this area – which is why we do have, really, the eyes […]
By Michelle Gamage
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Tyee
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Tyee
Due to the toxic drug crisis and later the COVID-19 pandemic, life expectancy for First Nations people in British Columbia decreased by 7.1 years between 2015 to 2021. The largest drop happened between 2019 and 2021 when life expectancy shortened 5.8 years, says Dr. Nel Wieman, chief medical officer at […]
From the OPP
(ORILLIA, ON) – It is important to be aware of techniques used by fraudsters, which will help Canadians combat cyber enabled frauds. We’re exposing some of the top tricks and tactics fraudsters use to victimize Canadians that will help prevent victimization. Here are some different uses of technology that fraudsters […]
From: Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers of what to expect when crossing the border over the Easter long weekend. Everyday, the CBSA works hard to protect Canadians, support the economy, and ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across our borders. In 2023, we welcomed […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
By Carl Clutchey Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The Chronicle-Journal While Tuesday’s prolonged spring storm was snarling road traffic, shutting down university classes, cancelling municipal meetings and generally making life miserable in Thunder Bay, Peter Aalbers had a different perspective at his dairy operation outside the city. In more than 40 […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
In a double bill that is sure to shake the stage at the Townshend Theatre, two great bands will bring soul and rock and roll to the area. Johnny Max Band is a staple of Blues and Roots festivals for over 25 years, according to their bio. “We started out […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
International Falls hasn’t had an amateur baseball team since the early 1960s. That will change this summer as a team of both American and Canadian players comes together to form the Rainy Lake North Stars. Dieter Humbert is among those spearheading the effort, he says amateur baseball has been a […]
From Agency One
Press release
Press release
Agency One First Nations Lands LP is honoured to provide an update on the St. Margaret’s/Fort Frances Indian Residential School Reclamation. In December 2023 we advised that we had received some initial results from some of the areas where ground search activities were conducted in the 2023 field season. Those […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The Ontario Government is stepping up efforts to attract and retain wildland firefighters as warmer summer months approach, along with a concern of increased forest fire activity throughout the province and beyond. In an announcement made on Thursday, March 21, 2024, the province announced it was investing more than $5-million […]
Staff
Nominations for the 2024 Ontario Senior of the Year Award are now open. This award provides municipalities across the province the opportunity to honour one of their local seniors, who after age 65, have made outstanding contributions to enrich the social, cultural, and civic life of their community. “Our government […]
