Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -10 C (14 F). Tomorrow will see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries during the day and cloudy periods with a continuing chance of flurries overnight with a high of -6 (21) and a low […]
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–Allan Bradbury photo
The Fort Frances water tower was slowly unveiled after several months’ work on Monday. In addition to interior work, the water tower has been given a facelift. The scaffolding will be removed over next few weeks revealing a surprise new design, hinted at between floors of scaffold.
By Andrew Flynn
In a bid to inject some youthful enthusiasm into municipal politics, Fort Frances has established a new position for a Youth Councillor who will sit in regularly on council meetings. The new position, enacted at Monday’s council meeting, is open to any full-time student enrolled in Grades 9 through 12 […]
By Andrew Flynn
Town Council is considering the adoption of a new formal Public Art Policy that would help it choose, buy, install and maintain public works of art that would enhance the town’s beauty, providing opportunities for local artists to create meaningful and diverse artwork for the community. “Public art has been […]
By Times Staff
Correctional Services Ontario will hold a career day in town this Thursday to showcase jobs and opportunities in a wide range of careers across Northwestern Ontario. Recruiters from the provincial agency will be at Northern Community Development Services at 304 Scott St. for Corrections Day on Nov. 27 from 9:30 […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski will be maintaining his office in the western part of his riding after all. There was speculation that Powlowski would have to close the office after he was unable to find a part-time staffer, but someone will be stepping into the role and the […]
By Times Staff
An excessively long wait period associated with getting criminal record checks done has prompted The Northwest Catholic District School Board (TNCDSB) to temporarily change its requirements for criminal record and vulnerable sector checks to help fill staffing shortages. The issue was included on the agenda as a report at the […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – Northern Ontario’s living wage has risen from $20.30 to $21.10 per hour this year, according to a new study by the Ontario Living Wage Network. Craig Pickthorne, director of communications for the network, says the average living wage increased across the province from 3 per cent to […]
By Jon Thompson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Ricochet
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Ricochet
A northwestern Ontario First Nation that’s struggling through a decade-long social crisis has directed its leaders to blockade the highway if the province grants mineral extraction permits near its water source. Onigaming First Nation Chief Jeff Copenace says elders have instructed him to notify a partnership between First Mining Gold […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
An Indigenous political advocacy organization says the provincial government’s Buy Ontario Act fails to recognize and capitalize on the economic potential of First Nations procurement strategies. Anishinabek Nation criticizes the new act’s “narrow emphasis” on procurement policies. The Ontario government’s Buy Ontario Act is aimed at protect the province’s workers […]
By Maggie Macintosh
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Free Press
The Kinew government is drafting legislative changes to better track schoolchildren and ensure more of them attend classes regularly. Premier Wab Kinew revealed the “Reach Out, Reach Up” initiative is a priority for this session, but few details were included in the Nov. 18 throne speech. The program will address […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Anyone in rural areas near Thunder Bay wanting to gain some insight into the workings of their local police force, and how it deals with crime, may want to take a look at the organization’s latest operational review document. The Ontario Provincial Police last week released its annual report for […]
