By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

A wildfire burning about 50 kilometres north of Thunder Bay got a bit smaller in size on Monday, but still remained classified as not under control, provincial officials said. The Smiley Lake blaze is located about 4.5 kilometres west of Highway 527, burning on the southeast side of the lake, […]

By Maya Ekman
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NWOnewswatch.com

KENORA – Eight new Water Operators are ready to begin providing safe drinking water to their communities as Class 1 Water Operators, after graduating from the Drinking Water Internship Program on May 21. “Safe water should be a given anywhere. Having qualified operators are basically the last line of defence […]

Few things can upset an otherwise beautiful and relaxing day spent in an outdoor living space more quickly than insects and pests. Whether it’s mosquitoes trying to bite homeowners and their guests, flies looking to land on food, or wildlife leaving trails of excrement throughout a yard, these unwelcome guests […]

By Ashley Bocheck
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The World-Spectator

Mady Kennedy of Manitoba is biking across Canada to fundraise for the Canadian Cancer Society and raise awareness for families and individuals who have struggled with cancer. Kennedy started biking across the country by plunging into the Atlantic Ocean April 27 at Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia and plans to end […]

– Ken Kellar photo

Vanessa Hebert of Solutions Bookkeeping Services in Fort Frances pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club’s Trip of the Month draw for June yesterday morning. Bob and Mary Beth Tkachuk of Fort Frances are the winners of a Quebec Charm and Montreal Vibe trip, valued at $4,100. Next month’s […]

By Liam Oliver Neilson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
lneilson@fortfrances.com

Shelly Nastor has made a point of spreading awareness and fundraising for Crohn’s and Colitis causes since her daughter was diagnosed with colitis at the age of 12. This Sunday, she’s organizing a “Gutsy Walk” with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada to do just that in town. Gutsy Walks are Canada-wide […]