The region’s health unit is expanding free access to the Hepatitis A vaccine as it monitors an ongoing outbreak of the virus in Manitoba that has made inroads into parts of Northwestern Ontario. The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) said it has confirmed two cases of Hepatitis A in the Sioux […]
News
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Community support for a Kakabeka Falls family who suffered an “unimaginable” loss when their house burned to the ground on the weekend continues to pour in. As of mid-afternoon on Tuesday, a Gofundme campaign set up for the Gunsinger family had topped over $21,000. In a post on the Gofundme […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The first international ocean-going vessel, BBC Kolding, arrived at the newly developed Midcontinent Terminal on Sunday, carrying four complete wind turbines destined for Saskatchewan. The ship is the second vessel to arrive at the Thunder Bay terminal after the partial demolition and repurposing of the iron ore dock trestle and is the first […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – After a lengthy discussion about a proposed subdivision in the Neebing Ward area, council is moving forward with the developer’s plan. City council unanimously approved a zoning amendment and draft plan for a 41-lot rural residential subdivision by BK Realty Inc. on lands located on 15th Side […]
By Meg Deak
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
What might look like destruction at first is a carefully planned reset for ecosystems like prairies in Ontario. Prescribed burns improve prairie health, reduce wildfire risk and restore habitat. In Woolwich, the Elmira Nature Reserve is home to one of the only tallgrass prairies in the area. The Rare Charitable […]
By Tahira Noor
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Abiodun Adetu, founder of Naija Markets is elated as her recent July 4 event at Winnipeg’s iconic Forks marketplace was a huge hit. She juggled countless responsibilities—from coordinating nearly 100 vendors and driving promotional efforts to overseeing every last detail behind the scenes—to ensure the lively market ran seamlessly. “What […]
By Meg Deak
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Woolwich Observer
A single breach can devastate an entire livestock operation. For pork producers, the threat of highly contagious swine diseases entering a barn is a cause for anxiety. It is a reality that makes rigorous preventative cleaning and strict entry protocols the bedrock of modern farmed animal management. Enter Farm Health […]
By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Concerned about injustice on their school jungle gym, St. Vital students spent months researching upgrades to make playgrounds more accessible for children in Manitoba. Darwin School is dismissed for the summer, but one of its teachers plans to resume an advocacy project after the break. “It’s not fair,” 12-year-old Selena […]
By Allan Bradbury
abradbury@fortfrances.com
abradbury@fortfrances.com
PRAIRIELINE is a Manitoba-based band that fuses Métis fiddle music with the nostalgia of ‘90s country and the energy of new country music, and they’ll look to bring that experience to the big tent on Thursday, July 16, at the Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship. Drummer Jonathan Peters, also known […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@gmail.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@gmail.com
The Fort Frances Lakers Junior A hockey club is looking for folks with available room in their homes to accommodate young hockey players coming from out of town to play with the team this coming season. The community-run team is looking for billets from September 2026 until as late as […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
A small store in Emo that offers a mix of regular variety, locally made goods and niche, hard-to-come-by products hit a 20-year milestone this year, and Mary and Naomi Martin, the sisters who own Misty River Alternatives, say a supportive community and customer loyalty have brought them this far. The […]
By Robin McCormick
Last month, Northridge Funeral Home celebrated serving the Rainy River District with compassion and professionalism for 20 years. The Times caught up with Northridge owners Jason and Rhonda Lilley to talk about their experiences over the past two decades. According to the Lilleys, “The busyness of the funeral home is […]
