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Mayor looks for infrastructure funding eligibility to be broadened

Mayor looks for infrastructure funding eligibility to be broadened

Fort Frances Mayor asks the Ontario government to expand the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund to help address aging recreation facilities.
Man charged in Eabametoong First Nation death found unfit to stand trial

Man charged in Eabametoong First Nation death found unfit to stand trial

Ethan Waboose, who was charged with second-degree murder in connection to the December 2022 death of 48-year-old Brian Sagutch, has been found unfit to stand trial
Province announces funding for northern fire safety

Province announces funding for northern fire safety

Province announces $35 million dollars for 17 new fire trucks and firefighting equipment, along with two new mobile live fire training units
Hajdu touts success of immigration pilot

Hajdu touts success of immigration pilot

The Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot is set to expire in February 2024
Calandra touts new housing policies and doesn't rule out removing more Greenbelt land

Calandra touts new housing policies and doesn't rule out removing more Greenbelt land

One housing expert poured cold water on the proposed policies
Burn victim overcame critical injuries to become a world champ

Burn victim overcame critical injuries to become a world champ

After almost dying from severe burns and a fall, a Thunder Bay man has found success as a speaker and as an athlete
Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Good morning, Northwestern Ontario!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices.
Suspect faces multiple assault charges after OPP officers attacked

Suspect faces multiple assault charges after OPP officers attacked

Two officers were taken to hospital with serious injuries that were not considered life threatening and both have since been released from hospital, while a third had minor injuries.
Northwest Nuclear Exploration Event to be held in Ignace this month

Northwest Nuclear Exploration Event to be held in Ignace this month

The two-day event will feature 24 exhibitors
Ignace leaders express disappointment over credit union closure

Ignace leaders express disappointment over credit union closure

Statement from mayor and town council calls the decision to close the credit union branch 'disappointing and perplexing'
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