Local News from Across the Rainy River District
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. trade deficit narrowed to $67.1 billion in October, the lowest in six months, after hitting a record high in September. A big rebound in exports helped to offset a much smaller rise in imports. The October deficit was 17.6% below the all-time peak in September […]
BEIJING (AP) – China accused the United States of violating the Olympic spirit on Tuesday after the Biden administration announced a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Games over human rights concerns. Rights groups have pushed for a full-blown boycott of the Games, accusing China of rights abuses against ethnic […]
The Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU) is reporting that four residents in the Thunder Bay area have been confirmed as having the omicron variant of COVID-19. It is anticipated that an additional four individuals will be confirmed as having omicron in the coming days. All individuals are in the […]
TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 887 new COVID-19 cases today, as well as three new deaths from the virus. That’s up from 788 daily new cases a week ago, and pushes the seven-day average up to 940. Health Minister Christine Elliott says people who are not fully vaccinated account for […]
Local woodworker Ken Noble displayed some of the work he had for sale at the first Senior Craft Fair, held Sunday afternoon at the Fort Frances Senior Centre. The event was a way for local seniors to showcase their talents and hobbies, and raise funds. – Merna Emara photo
Pair had a brief stop in Fort Frances this summer, when Luna went missing in wilderness ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – A kilt-wearing Scotsman and his dog completed an 8,000-kilometre fundraising walk across Canada on Sunday by striding into an icy breeze atop Cape Spear on the eastern edge of Newfoundland. […]
TORONTO – Ontario’s foremost liquor purveyor is urging residents to stock up early this holiday season to prevent any supply chain-induced disappointments. The LCBO says transportation issues and the “ongoing considerations of COVID-19” – including changes to consumer demand – have led to a booze shortage. The Crown corporation’s chief […]
MONTREAL – Quebec announced $52 million in new funding geared towards the province’s youth on Sunday in a bid to stem a rising tide of gun violence and crime. Public Security Minister Genevieve Guilbault announced the funding on Sunday at a morning press conference, along with Indigenous Affairs Minister Ian […]
An Indigenous-led review of a massive wildfire that destroyed more than 100 homes in British Columbia’s southern Interior four years ago has produced 30 calls to action to improve wildfire management and recovery practices. The Elephant Hill wildfire scorched more than 1,900 square kilometres of land in the summer of […]
OTTAWA – Dominic Barton has tendered his resignation as ambassador to China after two tense years in which he was praised for helping secure the release of two Canadians from Chinese custody, and criticized for strongly pushing closer trade ties with Beijing. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Barton’s pending departure […]
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are expected to introduce a bill in the House of Commons today that would revive a legislative push to repeal mandatory minimum penalties for drug offences. On Friday the government gave the House of Commons a procedural heads-up that a bill to amend the Criminal […]
