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Fort Frances · Fort FrancesAn abundant food supply for black bears last year could explain why some bruins have emerged from their winter dens looking unusually plump this spring, provincial officials say. “Natural food conditions in the Northwest were excellent (in 2023), so many bears will be coming out of hibernation in better condition […]See the Story
Plentiful food last year bodes well for bears
Education · Fort FrancesApril 22 is now recognized around the world as International Mother Earth Day (IMED) and this year marks the third anniversary of the United Nations (UN) designated observance. According to the UN, it’s a day intended to educate humanity on the environmental crisis we face, mobilize political will into action, […]See the Story
Recognizing International Mother Earth Day through education and action
Fort Frances · Fort FrancesThe Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is calling for an immediate and in-depth investigation into the actions of the Thunder Bay Police, following the suspicious deaths of three Indigenous people – Corey Belesky, Mackenzie Moonias and Jenna Ostberg. Recently, the Ontario Provincial Police laid charges of obstruction and breach of trust […]See the Story
Politicians and First Nations advocates calling for investigation and reform of Thunder Bay Police Service
Minimum Wage · Fort FrancesEffective Oct. 1, the Ontario government will increase the minimum wage from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, which will impact some employers, a business advocate says. The increase reflects a 3.9-per cent annualized wage increase based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index, bringing the province’s minimum wage to the second-highest […]See the Story
Rising minimum wage could bring hard choices, says business advocate
Fort Frances · Fort FrancesA $5-billion commitment for the long-awaited National Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program was announced in the proposed federal budget by the Liberal government last week, making an Indigenous loan company happy. The program aims to help foster economic empowerment and reconciliation by providing Indigenous communities with access to capital for ownership […]See the Story
Loan guarantee pledge brings welcomed ‘flexibility’
Fort Frances · Fort FrancesTHUNDER BAY – Residential school survivors gathered at a hotel on Highway 61 this week to discuss their experiences and how the Bringing Our Children Home Initiative should move forward. The initiative, also named Bikiiwewinig Nindawaashishiiminaanak, is investigating the possibility of unmarked graves where the Pelican Lake Indian Residential School […]See the Story
Initiative ‘led by survivors to uncover the truth’
Scotiabank · Fort FrancesNewcomers in Canada are more than twice as likely to fall prey to scams compared to other residents, with more than one-third reporting they have been targeted by fraudsters, according to Scotiabank’s 2024 Fraud Poll. Some 38 percent of newcomers polled say they have been the victim to at least […]See the Story
New to Canada? Beware, you’re twice as likely to become a fraud victim, survey reveals
Indigenous · Fort FrancesThe road to awareness is paved with authentic stories – the type of story Tony McGuire captures with his documentary, Bridges to the North. Produced by Theymedia in partnership with Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation, Bridges to the North premiered in Toronto on April 2 at the […]See the Story
