The Ontario government is providing nearly $550,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to IISD Experimental Lakes Area Inc. (IISD-ELA) for an aquaculture research project exploring the use of fish waste as fertilizer and its impact on freshwater in cultivated wild rice paddy areas. This investment will support […]
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By Shari Narine
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Windspeaker.com
Just the other day, said a young woman from the Peepeekisis Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, she was assaulted while attending the Assembly of First Nation’s annual general assembly in Halifax. The statement was made before the assembly July 12, the second day of the three-day meeting and after a committee […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Sections of popular recreational lakes a short drive from Thunder Bay are continuing this summer to become partially covered by an unsightly green slime that can be toxic to humans and fish. Recent samples taken from two lakes near the city have confirmed the presence of blue-green algae, public health […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Development of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program between Lakehead University and the University of Guelph is progressing, with much to be done before the program turns out new veterinarians. Moira McPherson, Lakehead University’s outgoing president, says the last two months were the most crucial towards moving forward on […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 14 C (57 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers during the day with cloudy periods and a chance of showers overnight […]
The following is the most recent listing of Fires of Note in the Northwest fire region. Fires of Note are selected for a variety of factors, including size, growth rate and proximity to population centres:
–Allan Bradbury photos
Young cyclists tackle the obstacle course at a bike safety rodeo – helmet was akey lessons at the Point Park event on Monday. Safety and fun were top of mind as UNFC, Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre and The Northwestern Health Unit came together for the event. Bike adjustments and minor […]
– Robin McCormick photos
There were all sorts of activities on offer for Barwick’s Canada Day Celebrations on July 1, 2023, like a tug of war, money pit and baseball tournament. Below, Jill, Owen and Stella MacDonald enjoyed a bouncy castle.
—Daniel Adam photo
Though they are not yet operational, Teranorth Construction from Sudbury erected the new streetlights across from Cloverleaf Grocery in Emo on Tuesday after almost a month of prep work. A spokesperson from the Township told the Times the lights will take 20 business days to complete. Teranorth began construction on […]
Staff
On Thursday, July 6, members of Parliament Patty Hajdu and Marcus Powlowski announced a combined investment of over $5 million for the construction and ongoing operational support for a new Indigenous shelter in Fort Frances.The Wiidookodaadiwin Healing Lodge, run by Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services, will be located on Couchiching First Nation […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
As part of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 3, Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre (Manitou Mounds) is inviting members of all Treaty 3 communities to participate in a canoe trip from the Mounds to the signing location of the treaty in Northwest Angle. The trip has […]
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Pool users in the town of Fort Frances are hoping to see renovations that will make the Memorial Sports Centre pool more accessible and welcoming. Nicole LePine, a wheelchair user since 2016, said she and a group of pool users are worried the pool will be forgotten amid conversations regarding […]
