The Chronicle-Journal

The Chronicle-Journal serves as the daily newspaper for Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Notably, it stands out from many other Canadian newspapers as it does not feature the city's name in its title.

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City construction projects begin Tuesday

5 days ago | chroniclejournal.com | Sandi Krasowski

With spring in full swing and snow quickly melting, construction season is beginning. The City of Thunder Bay has a full slate of projects this season beginning Tuesday with the completion of the final phase of the Reimagining the North Core Streetscapes project.
Fighting Walleye make impact on city, district at grassroots level

6 days ago | chroniclejournal.com | Reuben Villagracia

As the Kam River Fighting Walleye prepare for the Superior International Junior Hockey League Bill Salonen Cup final, there will be plenty of fans, namely elementary school students, who are aware of their exploits. That’s what making appearances across the community can do for a profile of a hockey team.
Wildfire prevention urged even as conditions remain damp

1 week ago | chroniclejournal.com | Carl Clutchey

As the snow melts and grassy areas begin to dry out, Neebing's fire department is recommending residents prepare early for the potential of spring wildfires. The department posted this week fire-prevention tips to the municipality's website "to get this important information out to the community . . . to raise awareness at this dry time of year," Neebing Emergency Services spokeswoman Fawn Kellar said on Wednesday.
Inter Milan reaches Champions League semifinals after eliminating Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate

1 week ago | chroniclejournal.com | Daniella Matar

Milan (AP) - Former Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard scored against his old club to help Inter Milan to a 2-2 draw against the German team on Wednesday, sending the Nerazzurri through to the Champions League semifinals 4-3 on aggregate. It was Pavard's first goal for Inter, after the France international joined from Bayern in 2023. "There's certainly a lot of emotions as it's my first goal, moreover it's at San Siro," said Pavard, who last scored almost exactly two years ago to the day.
Neebing draft budget expected next month

1 week ago | chroniclejournal.com | Carl Clutchey

Neebing property owners should have an idea by the end of next month how much they’ll pay this year in municipal taxes. Council is expected to vote on the municipality’s 2025 draft budget on May 21, clerk-treasurer Erika Kromm said this week. Neebing’s 2024 budget came in at $7.2 million, with overall taxes rising by about four per cent. So far this year, Shuniah and Oliver Paipoonge have approved budgets that included tax increases of about three per cent.
Toronto seeking to turn over a new Leaf under Berube after clinching 1st Atlantic Division title

1 week ago | chroniclejournal.com | John Wawrow

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — For everything he’s done since his celebrated arrival in 2016, Auston Matthews can’t change the Toronto Maple Leafs’ history of early round playoff collapses. Perhaps, a better future lies directly ahead for a team playing a more responsible defensive style under new coach Craig Berube, and after Toronto secured several individual and franchise achievements in clinching its first Atlantic Division title with a 4-0 win at Buffalo on Tuesday night.
Reports of gun going off follows trend in area

1 week ago | chroniclejournal.com | Doug Diaczuk

Police are investigating a weekend shooting incident at a south-side Thunder Bay apartment complex where residents have spoken out about recent violent incidents. Officers with the city police service responded to the 1000 block of Lincoln Street at 6:30 a.m. Saturday morning for reports of a gun being discharged. The area was secured by police and there were no reports of any injuries. A police presence remained in the area as the investigation continued.
Farmers remaining eternal optimists

1 week ago | chroniclejournal.com | Carl Clutchey

When he's working in the barn at his farm on Thunder Bay's outskirts, Jason Reid tries not to think about the latest utterance from the American president. Donald Trump's obsession with tariffs could very well negatively impact Canadian agriculture. But for now, Reid says, it's pointless to fret. "We keep hearing that (Trump) changes his mind a lot, so we hope he'll move on to something else," Reid, who has a beef and sheep operation, said on Friday.
Regional firms eyed for nuclear waste project

1 week ago | chroniclejournal.com | Sandi Krasowski

The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is putting local and Northwestern businesses first when it comes to procurement opportunities for the development of Canada's deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. The nuclear waste group wants to connect with local and Indigenous businesses and suppliers to broaden its supplier base and emphasize such businesses in the Northwest.
Regional shuttle for medical appointments began this week

1 week ago | chroniclejournal.com | Doug Diaczuk

People in parts of Northwestern Ontario who have medical appointments in Thunder Bay can now take advantage of a new transportation service. Riverside Health Care started the Rainy River District and Regional Specialty and Diagnostic Transportation Program earlier this week.