The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) says it has tracked a person with contagious measles travelling out of Winnipeg on March 28, through Toronto and further on to Orlando, Fla., on March 29 and is recommending that those travelling long the same routes at that time confirm whether they or their […]
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By Times Staff
An outbreak of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) at the East Wing of Rainycrest Long Term Care Home has been declared over, and all resident and visitor restrictions at the home have been lifted, according to Riverside Health. Enhanced masking requirements are still in effect at all Riverside facilities for […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
When the Fort Frances Lakers hit the ice Friday night against the Thunder Bay North Stars they’ll be up against a team that took out the second overall Dryden Ice Dogs in five games. The Lakers won all four home games against the North Stars but lost three of four […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Staff writer
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
lneilson@fortfrances.com
The Regular town council meeting for Fort Frances’ mayor and council was held Monday afternoon. Some agenda items brought to the floor were the 2025 OPP report, efforts to recruit a youth councillor and an amendment to a bylaw banning certain snake species to be kept in captivity. The meeting […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The first road win of the series came at the perfect moment as the Fort Frances Lakers toppled the Kam River Fighting Walleye 5-2 Sunday night in Oliver Paipoonge to advance to the Bill Salonen Cup Finals, where they’ll take on the Thunder Bay North Stars starting Friday night at […]
By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com
Salary changes taking effect in 2027 for new and potential returning members of mayor and council were a key discussion point during Monday evening’s regular town council meeting. Present salaries for positions in the affected staff are as follows: $31,454 for mayor; $22,018 for deputy mayor, 70 percent of the […]
By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY — City residents got the chance to put their questions about nuclear safety directly to Canada’s Nuclear Waste Management Organization this week. Staff with the NWMO to their time in one-on-one discussions with community members during an information session at the Superior Inn on Thursday. “We’re here all day and […]
By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – “The Port of Thunder Bay is summed up in a word: gateway.” Chris Heikkinen, chief executive officer of the Thunder Bay Port Authority, tells a crowd of nearly 100 people at the Thunder Bay Port Authority’s annual Navigation luncheon event on Wed. April 8. “Thunder Bay is […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The economic value of having a Costco in Thunder Bay has its merits, according to some local experts. Jamie Taylor, chief executive officer of the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission, says having a large retail warehouse helps to position the city as the hub for regional shopping. “Many people […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association Showcase, held in Thunder Bay this week, marked 30 years of highlighting exploration in Northwestern Ontario. The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) partnered with the Prospectors Association to host numerous prospectors, junior and major mining companies, suppliers, contractors, investors and government partners from […]
– Ken Kellar photos
Above, even the Fates can’t blame Eurydice (Cassandra Armstrong, centre) for making her choice when the chips are down, and above right, Orpheus (Ethan Brown) creates the song that will bring Spring back to the world in Fort Frances High School’s production of Hadestown, a Tony award-winning New Orleans- and […]
By Connor McDowell
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
The chief of Keeseekoowenin Ojibway First Nation issued a statement last week saying he did not consent to the return of motorboats at Clear Lake. Chief Dwayne Sonny Blackbird, responding last Wednesday to Parks Canada’s boat policy announcement earlier in the day, said the decision did not reflect a collaborative […]
