About 10 percent of the 55 plus population from LaVallee Township enjoyed a meal of soup, bunwiches, and dessert at the Devlin Hall on Friday evening (October 27). A committee was formed to organize events in the community. Members are Lisa Gregory, Bob McTavish, Don Gerard, Fran Gerard, Pat Loshaw, […]
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By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondent
West End Correspondent
Devlin TOPS #3019 hosted a walk on September 18, as their way of celebrating TOPS Club INC. The walk saw about 25 active and previous members taking part. A delightful evening of walking, reminiscing, sharing goals and healthy living advice was shared. TOPS stands for Taking Off Pounds Sensibly. The […]
– Ken Kellar photo
Cadence Henderson, a floral designer at Fort Floral Shop in downtown Fort Frances pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s All-Cruise Trip of the Month draw for November this morning. Sylvia and Tim Rowe of Emo are the winners of a Panama Canal Cruise, valued at $4,300. […]
Fort William Historical Park
Press release
Press release
In celebration of 50 years of bringing life to history as a provincial attraction, Fort William Historical Park (FWHP), in partnership with the Thunder Bay Museum, present Fur Trade Fort William: A Chronology Through Art, 1805-1882. Curated by Shawn Patterson, FWHP Collections Team Leader, this exhibit encompasses 45 works of […]
Government of Canada
Press release
Press release
On October 31, many children will dress up and knock on your door asking for treats. Although Halloween is a fun holiday for kids (and even the not so young!), some costumes and decorations can pose a hazard, including a fire threat. The following tips can help you reduce the […]
By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
It’s not at this stage in the process that Canada should weigh in, the Standing Committee on Indigenous and Northern Affairs was told Oct. 26. It was holding its first hearing on Bill C-53, legislation that recognizes certain Métis governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan. The time to weigh in […]
By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Esports clubs are allowing First Nations students to play against peers from other on-reserve schools without the costly and time-intensive trips required for basketball, hockey and other traditional extracurriculars. For teacher Karl Hildebrandt, one of the many motivators to grow Manitoba’s online gaming community is giving youth in rural and […]
By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Winnipeg City Council has voted not to have a section of the former Bishop Grandin Boulevard to be renamed after former Manitoba Premier Edward Schreyer. The motion, which was originally brought forward by Coun. Russ Wyatt, and seconded by Coun. Ross Eadie, was asking that a newly-completed section of the […]
By Dean LaBerge
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Grizzly Gazette
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Grizzly Gazette
A recent survey commissioned by online mortgage marketplace ratefilter.ca has found that a significant percentage of Canadians are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet due to soaring housing costs. The survey, which garnered insights from 1,548 participants, paints a grim picture of the financial challenges homeowners and renters […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
O’Connor Township, Ont. — Some homeowners who live outside Thunder Bay and don’t have access to natural gas may not feel as pinched this winter when heating bills come due. Thursday’s surprise announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to remove the carbon tax from home-heating oil applies to the whole […]
By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Bill C-38, containing the latest amendments to the Indian Act, has come under fire from opposition members of Parliament for discriminating against the very First Nations women it purports to benefit. Nunavut MP Lori Idlout, who serves as NDP critic of Crown-Indigenous Relations, led the charge against the Bill when […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Former chief Simon Winnepetonga delivered a blessing prayer Monday at his First Nation’s electricity substation.Then he delivered a quip. The people of Wunnumin Lake First Nation don’t have to worry so much about electricity cutting out, he said. “We just have to worry about our hydro bills coming every month.” […]
