Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY — Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government has released a draft regulation proposing criteria for designating “special economic zones” under the Protect Ontario legislation it passed in June. The proposal was “informed by consultations with Indigenous communities across Ontario,” and its release is intended “to support ongoing consultations,” according to the government. […]
The Devlin Senior’s Committee is hosting a catered Philippine supper on October 18, at 5p.m. The meal is catered by Ging Taylor. The meal takes place at the Devlin Hall. To make a reservation call Pat at 276-3042 or Lisa at 276-7555. The next Senior’s Coffee Gathering is October 14, […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of 4 C (39 F). Tomorrow will see increasing cloudiness during the day before becoming cloudy with a chance of showers overnight and a high of 19 (66) with a low of 8 (46). Friday will continue to see cloudy skies with a […]
I proudly wore my orange jersey most of September. Don’t worry, I have a collection of orange t-shirts. Today is, as I write this, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. I was out and about early, and I didn’t see many orange jerseys and…. it got me thinking. This statutory […]
THUNDER BAY — A number of stakeholders, largely from the forestry and energy sectors, got to provide regional input into a series of ongoing cross-province talks about energy policy. The Vaughn and Thunder Bay Chambers of Commerce held a roundtable discussion in the city on Oct. 2. The goal, said […]
(THUNDER BAY, ON) – One individual from Hamilton is facing several charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) following a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay. In September 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) began an […]
Kap Paper could soon be coming out of idle thanks to the provincial and federal governments agreeing to a path forward that provides near-term stability to the mill while partners continue working on a long-term solution. Last week, hundreds of people from the towns of Kapuskasing, Hearst, Cochrane, and Chapleau […]
GREENSTONE — Dozens of Nakina residents are pressing Tbaytel to better the infrastructure they say will allow for prolonged cell service during power outages. And those lobbying efforts are being backed by, and will get some extra weight from, Greenstone’s municipal council and city staff. “Unfortunately, when power outages occur, […]
Craig Baird’s new book takes readers for a ride along the Trans-Canada Highway, and there is much to discover along the way. Canada’s Main Street: The Epic Story of the Trans-Canada Highway, published by Sutherland House, marks Baird’s debut as an author. Baird is known by many as the creator […]
For the first time since passing its contentious Bill 5, the Ford government is proposing rules for how Special Economic Zones will work and asking for public comment. The move comes after months of pushback from municipalities, experts, First Nations and advocates who warned the law is one of the […]
MANITOULIN—Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, has issued a stark warning: the province’s patchwork vaccine record system is no longer fit for purpose. His 2024 annual report, ‘Protecting Tomorrow,’ calls for sweeping modernization—both within Ontario and across Canada—after the country’s worst measles outbreak in decades left more […]
KAPUSKASING – When the Kap Paper mill announced it was idling operations, Jessica Lallier had to do more than just follow the news. On Wednesday (Oct. 1), she closed the doors of Namaste Studio, her downtown Kapuskasing shop, and joined hundreds of others at a community rally. For her, the […]
