By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

A Parry Sound, Ont.-area man who obstructed conservation officers following an illegal moose hunt two years ago in the Red Lake area has been fined $12,000. According to a provincial investigation, McDougall resident Gordon Chaput was hunting with two other men north of Red Lake on Oct. 7, 2023 when […]

By Steven Sukkau,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun

In many rural Manitoba towns, where a single coffee shop, hardware store or family-run boutique can anchor the local economy, small business owners are heading into the holidays facing one of the most uncertain sales seasons in years. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is calling on Manitobans to […]

By Brenda Sawatzky
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Niverville Citizen

Gift-giving season is upon us and the internet is ablaze with unique gift ideas to entice every shopper. Add to that the ease and convenience of online shopping and it becomes a preferred option for many. With that in mind, the Manitoba RCMP want to remind everyone to demonstrate an […]

By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

Tourism Thunder Bay is joining today’s grand opening celebration for the Kisselgoff Motorcycle Museum in the former Odeon Theatre on Victoria Avenue. When physician David Kisselgoff isn’t on duty at the Regional Health Science Centre, you’ll find him with his motorcycles. For the past 12 years, Kisselgoff has been a […]

– Ken Kellar photo

CIBC Community General Manager Ben Norton pulled the winning ticket for the final 2025 Kiwanis Trip of the Month draw yesterday, December 2, 2025. Nikki Bagacki is the winner of a trip to Spain – Canary Islands, valued at $4,100. Tickets are now sold out for next year’s draws. January […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

The Memorial Sports Centre is ready to make the most of sunny days in the Rainy River District. MP Marcus Powlowski announced the Town would receive funds to help make the Memorial Sports Centre (MSC) near self-sufficient for electricity according to the Town. Powlowski said on a call with the […]

By Times Staff

A Fort Frances resident has been arrested and charged following an investigation by local police organizations. According to a press release from the OPP, the arrest was made after a joint operation involving the Rainy River District OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Kenora OPP CSCU, Kenora OPP Organized Crime […]

By Mike Stimpson,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source

THUNDER BAY — Mushkegowuk–James Bay MPP Guy Bourgouin and his northern NDP colleagues, including Thunder Bay–Superior North’s Lise Vaugeois, are trying again to make it illegal for motorists to cross double yellow lines when passing another vehicle. First introduced in 2023, when it didn’t get past first reading in the legislature, his private member’s bill proposes an […]

By Matt Prokopchuk,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com

KENORA — Improving access to housing for people with more complex needs is an ongoing priority for the Kenora District Services Board, its acting CEO says. “Constantly,” Sarah Stevenson said of the KDSB developing plans for more supportive housing in Kenora. “It is a primary focus of our work.” Stevenson said the Kenora District Services Board […]

By Carl Clutchey,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

Provincial police are urging anglers to think twice about drilling holes on inland lakes this weekend, even though some popular spots may already be ice-covered — including a few just outside Thunder Bay. “Early and mid-season ice can be extremely unpredictable,” a provincial police news release warned on Thursday. “No ice is […]