The nominees for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce Business Awards has been released. The winners will be announced at the Business Awards Dinner, September 27 at La Place Rendez-Vous. Tickets are $65, and include a multi-course dinner. To order tickets, call 807-274-5773 or e-mail thefort@fortfranceschamber.com Customer Service Award (Individual) […]
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By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
All five candidates in the race to become the next leader of the Ontario Liberal Party did their best to tackle issues that are exclusive to Northern Ontario. Bonnie Crombie, Nate Erskine-Smith, Ted Hsu, Yasir Naqvi and Adil Shamji were all in Thunder Bay Thursday night engaging in the first of five total […]
By Yuriy Umansky
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media
As politicians grapple with finding a solution to Canada’s housing crisis, newcomers are facing a nearly impossible task of securing suitable places to live. For Ukrainians fleeing the hostilities in their home country, it’s an especially difficult process. Most prospective renters need references and permanent, well-paying jobs, something the immigrants […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Seine River First Nation resident Janet Johnson says she’s on the fence — “about 50 per cent, I’d say” — about the nuclear waste repository that might be located in the Ignace area. The Northwest Nuclear Exploration Event being held this weekend at the Ignace Recreation Centre has given her, […]
By Matteo Cimellaro
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Kevin Schofield is no stranger to Parliament Hill. He visited the seat of the Canadian government 10 years ago as part of the Idle No More movement that challenged Ottawa’s erosion of Indigenous rights. Now, Schofield, who is a musician working under the moniker Tennessee Cree, is on the Hill […]
By J.P. Antonacci
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Hamilton Spectator
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Hamilton Spectator
Ambrea Chambers cries every time her children leave home — all 80 of them. The Waterford woman raised seven dozen monarch butterflies this summer, collecting their tiny eggs from rural roadways and then watching in wonderment as the endangered pollinators spread their bright orange wings for the first time inside […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of 12 C (54 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny during the day before seeing cloudy periods with a chance of showers overnight and a high of 27 (81) with a low of 13 (55). Thursday will continue to see a mix of […]
- Allan Bradbury photo
The Fort Frances Muskies Football team got the season off to an impressive start, with a 47-7 win over the Dryden Eagles last Friday. The team hits the road for the next two weeks, taking on Tec Voc tomorrow, in Winnipeg, and St Norbert in Winnipeg on September 22. Homecoming […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas and Sunset Country Métis president Brady Hupet prepare to raise the flag of the Métis nation, with the help of CBO John Burrows at the Civic Centre on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The raising of the flag at the town hall represents a partnership between the […]
Press release
With the cooler temperatures approaching, fall time is an important time to be aware of bears. There have been many sightings in the Rainy River district recently as the bears are starting to bulk up for winter. With bears preparing for winter hibernation, fall is when people need to be […]
Staff
The Senior Games organizers are looking to expand into winter sports – but they’ll need a little help to pull it off. The region is a long-time participant in the Senior Games during the summer, but organizers feel that winter is a great time to enjoy activity, too. “There are […]
Staff
The Terry Fox run has been a beloved Canadian tradition for four decades. Every September, Canadians from coast to coast continue the Marathon of Hope in Terry Fox’s memory, and raise money to run cancer outta town. The Fort Frances Terry Fox Run will take place this Sunday, September 17, […]
