Local News from Across the Rainy River District
TORONTO – It didn’t take long after the pandemic hit for Ali Khan Lalani to start thinking of his pizza restaurant as more of a tech company. Shortly after the first lockdown in 2020, General Assembly Pizza in downtown Toronto started selling pizzas to customers at home using an e-commerce […]
Peter Kawulia long time resident of Chicago Illinois passed away on October 5th 2021 at the age of 88.
With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beloved son Ryan John Dale Brunetta on October 1, 2021. He was born on September 24, 1979, and was such a joyful time in our lives. He was a son with a heart full of love and caring for his […]
Dwayne “Chief” Morrison passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at the age of 62 following a long battle with cancer. He is a warrior. Chief was born in Fort Frances, Ont. on January 19, 1959, to parents Joan Calder and Albert “Hat” Morrison. Chief’s passions were sports, music and […]
A public forum on the future of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) was told the newly formed, standalone NOSM University, has every intention of maintaining its academic relationships with hospitals and universities in both Sudbury and Thunder Bay. It might even be able to expand at some point […]
Hops crops harvested thanks to new machine, handed off to area brewers The Emo Agricultural Research Station (EARS) was abuzz in mid-September when area MPP and Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry as well as Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron Bruce and Minister of Agriculture, food and […]
TORONTO – The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) released the results of a survey they say was conducted regarding their transportation planning framework. Salima Virani, regional communications manager – Indigenous from the NWMO, said the data was gathered using engagement sessions on the draft transportation planning framework and a public […]
Lots of families made it out to The Spry Farm’s fall event on Saturday. The goats and miniature horses were special hits with the kids. This is the first event the farm has been able to hold in a long time. Owners Leanne and Tyler Spry were happy to be […]
Fertilizing always seems to stump even the most experienced gardener. This column will explain, in general, some techniques for applying fertilizers in your yard or garden. Broadcast Fertilizing Broadcast fertilizing means to spread your fertilizer evenly over your garden or lawn. A granular fertilizer is best spread out in this […]
The Muskies Football team is looking to repeat a win against the Beaver Brae Broncos on Friday, in its homecoming game. Kick-off it at 4 p.m., and spectators are welcome. The school is celebrating the game with a full week of spirit activities. To day is Jersey Day, tomorrow is […]
The Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29 held a general meeting on Sept. 8, at 7 p.m., brought to order by President Josie Miller. The meeting was attended by 17 members. The Charter was draped in memory of departed member Charlotte Calder, and the group’s Sept birthday – Alfreda Easton […]
Sitting under a stifling sun in a polluted central Mexico city known for manufacturing leather shoes, I leaned over to the woman who has been at my side for more than five decades now and uttered this unlikely and profound statement: “There is nowhere in the world I would rather […]
