by Tim DavidsonAn historic win for Frances Kavanaugh. He’s been re-elected for the third consecutive time, and fourth time overall as Ogichidaa (Grand Chief) of Grand Council Treaty #3. He was re-elected during a traditional vote on the Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation Monday. Treaty #3 say this is the first time...
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by Randy ThomsRecruiters with Ontario’s Colleges are hitting area high schools for prospective students. They are on a six-week tour, promoting their colleges and programs. Confederation College Recruiter Erin McRea says it is an opportunity to meet face-to-face with students. “It’s a really great opportunity...
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by Evan TaylorA tragic incident unfolded in the summer of 2021, resulting in the untimely death of Kenneth Savory. Terry Richard Johnson, a 60-year-old resident of Bayport in Lunenburg County, found himself entangled in a complex web of relationships that ultimately culminated in the demise of Kenneth Savory...
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by Joe ThomsonThere’s a new service ran by the provincial government that helps New Brunswickers get unclaimed funds that have been waiting for them for years. The Funds Finder website is the latest program from the Financial and Consumer Services Commission with the goal of putting more money back in people...
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by CJ GoaterThunder Bay and Oliver Paipoonge citizens have an opportunity to submit a review of their satisfaction with the Thunder Bay Police Service. The Thunder Bay Police Services has released a citizen satisfaction and trust survey with the help of Lakehead University. The main goal of the survey is to...
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by Joe ThomsonNew Brunswick has been trying to improve the healthcare system lately by announcing new programs and expanding services. But physicians say they need to invest more money to make a real difference. Over the summer, the Angus Reid institute released a survey that showed about 75 percent of New...
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by Randy ThomsOntario’s NDP leader, Marit Stiles, is offering her congratulations to Manitoba Premier-elect Wab Kinew. Kinew and his NDP party won a majority government Tuesday night in Manitoba’s provincial election. Stiles says she watched the results late into the night and then celebrated. “I think it was...
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by Randy ThomsThe Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association will be taking Steps against Stigma. Its annual Glow Walk takes place Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Sorting Gap Marina. Director of Services Pauline Hyatt says it is their awareness walk as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week....
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by Brad PerryA European stainless-steel water heater manufacturer has established a subsidiary in New Brunswick. OSO Hotwater Group has selected Saint John to headquarter its Canadian subsidiary, the company announced Wednesday CEO Roy André Magnussen said it is an ideal choice given their longstanding...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay Public Library hosted its first community conversation, allowing citizens an opportunity to submit questions to prominent leaders within the community. As noted by moderator and TBPL CEO Dr. Richard Togman this was a bit of an experiment for the Library but they hope it is the...
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