The annual Volunteer Appreciation Potluck Dinner, was held at the Emo Legion, Saturday, January 20. Mavis St. Hilaire welcomed all volunteers and shared that we were all there to celebrate the volunteers. There are currently over 75 active volunteers, and throughout the Emo Legion’s history the people that have volunteered […]
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– Ken Kellar photo
Several town officials, including mayor Andrew Hallikas, were on hand at the Fort Frances Senior Centre on Saturday, January 20, 2024 to officially unveil the new expansion wing added to the centre over the past year. The expansion adds a considerable amount of new space to allow for a workout […]
From the Government of Ontario
Press release
Press release
TORONTO — The Ontario government is taking continued action to emphasize back-to-basics learning by introducing mandatory learning through clear and direct instruction in reading, writing and math for kindergarten students. Combined with hands-on and play-based learning, this new kindergarten curriculum will ensure students entering Grade 1 across the province have […]
Manitoba Health has noted a recent increase in cases of Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) and Invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) infections in Manitoba. This increases the risk in northwestern Ontario due to frequent travel between our region and Manitoba. The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) area does regularly have higher iGAS […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared a Respiratory Outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. Enhanced visitor restrictions and masking protocols are in place. Only two visitors or caregivers may visit at a time, and visitors should only visit one resident per visit. […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — Several local representatives will soon make the case for Thunder Bay issues in front of provincial members of parliament and ministers. Mayor Ken Boshcoff will head to Toronto this week along with councillors Shelby Ch’ng, Kristen Oliver and Kasey Etreni – for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The City of Thunder Bay has lined up an exciting list of events for 2024 and is calling for food and entertainment vendors, buskers, street performers, artisans and community groups to sign up and participate. The 2024 lineup of events has more than a dozen dates and includes the Live […]
By Kelsey Bent
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Listowel Banner
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Listowel Banner
HURON-PERTH – Customers may have noticed a new nicotine product, Zonnic, for sale across the region. “Health Canada has approved the sale of flavoured nicotine pouches by Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. in such a way that the products can be legally sold to children of any age,” Dr. Miriam Klassen […]
By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
A Manitoba Chief Justice admitted this week the criminal justice system in this province has a lot of work to do if it is to become a system that is fair and equitable for everyone. “We know that a disproportionate number of Indigenous Manitobans are jailed younger, are denied bail, […]
By Carly Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The province has offered its “understanding” about the prospect of Thunder Bay-area farmers being without an abattoir for processing livestock, but won’t say if it would step in and provide the service should it ever become unavailable. “We understand the concern of local producers with respect to the availability of […]
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
This is a partial listing of nominees, for full listing visit oscars.org The awards will be presented on March 10 at 6 p.m. Central time on CTV. Jimmy Kimmel will host the 96th edition of the show Best picture Best actress in a leading role Best actor in a leading […]
– Facebook photos
Progress on upgrades and repairs at the Memorial Sports Centre pool are continuing, as viewed in these photos originally posted to the Memorial Sports Centre Facebook page. The photos include in progress shots form November 8, 2023 and January 8, 2024, with the post noting that the new air ventilation […]
