While the final shape of the thing remains to be seen, the Liberal Party of Canada will form the next federal government. According to the preliminary results coming in from closed polls to Elections Canada, the Liberal Party of Canada has secured enough ridings in the country to form the […]
Federal Election 2025
Staff
The Conservative Party of Canada would be leading a minority government today, if Canada’s youngest “voters” had their say. CIVIX Canada is a non-partisan Canadian Charity dedicated to strengthening democracy through civic education. The group partnered with Elections Canada to once again hold Student Vote Canada, a program that brings […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
KENORA – Eric Melillo has been re-elected for a third term in Kenora-Kiiwetinoong. With 132 out of 157 polls reporting late Monday night, the Conservative had just over 50 per cent of the 22,605 votes counted, well ahead of Liberal Charles Fox’s 34 per cent and New Democrat Tania Cameron’s […]
By Mike Stimpson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
THUNDER BAY – The NDP, Liberal and Conservative candidates in Thunder Bay–Superior North all say they want to see the rich Ring of Fire deposits mined in partnerships that include First Nations. The Ring of Fire is a crescent-shaped area 400-plus kilometres northeast of Thunder Bay, in the James Bay […]
By Mzwandile Poncana,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Mississauga.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Mississauga.com
Mehakdeep Singh says he can’t imagine going back to India. Since arriving in Canada at age 19, the now 26-year-old has spent his most formative years studying, working and laying the groundwork for a life here. But today, he’s living on a visitor visa, with no work rights and no […]
By Ken Kellar
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Editor
kkellar@fortfrances.com
With less than a week to go until Election Day, there’s still time to show your support for the candidate of your choice, but be sure to follow all the rules that are in place for installing your signs. Colourful political candidate signs are a given in any election, be […]
Dear Editor, It’s almost time to vote, and I’ll be voting for a lessening of anxiety, for the ability to leave the tough decisions to a leader who understands economics and trade and who is committed to keeping Canada safe. One thing I don’t want in a leader is a […]
I’ve proudly called Thunder Bay – Rainy River home for over five decades. This is where I’ve built my life, raised my family, and developed a deep understanding of the challenges we face as a community. I know what matters to the people here, and I believe it’s time for […]
Marcus was born in Fort William and raised in a family that believed in hard work and helping others. He learned early on what it means to be part of a community. His grandmother’s corner store, Annie’s Confectionery, on East Brock Street wasn’t just a business — it was a […]
I am a principled advocate for our community. From organizing student rallies for equal rights to championing real moral values, I have never shied away from standing up for my values & beliefs. Growing up on a family farm in the Thunder Bay area, I learned the importance of active […]
I am a labour litigator for OPSEU and a Negotiations instructor at Confederation College. I have built a career on finding solutions in complex, high-stakes environments. I have fought for workers’ rights, advocated for fair opportunities, and worked across differences to drive meaningful change. Navigating systems fraught with conflict, I […]
Staff
The Green Party of Canada has put forward a name in this year’s general federal election, bringing the total number of riding candidates to five. The Green party announced Eric Arner, an Atikokan-area teacher, would be their candidate in the Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding late last week, meaning that each […]
