COVID-19 has placed a heavy strain on many local businesses. To help keep the local economy afloat, the Rainy River Future Development Corporation is launching a webinar, to help business owners navigate emergency funding options available to them. The webinar is scheduled for Monday, July 27 from noon to 1 […]
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(DRYDEN, ON) – On July 2, 2020 at approximately 8:00 p.m. officers from the Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crime Unit, Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, and Northwest Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a residence in Machin Township. As a result of the investigation and related […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO – A former Progressive Conservative legislator ousted from the party caucus for voting against a sweeping new law that extends pandemic emergency orders said she opposed the measure because it gives Premier Doug Ford’s government too much power. Belinda Karahalios said Bill 195 removes key […]
TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) with $110,000 from the Ontario Together Fund to deliver online tools and resources that will support Indigenous businesses as the province implements its made-in-Ontario plan for renewal, growth, and economic recovery. “We are actively working with […]
The Associated PressTim Booth SEATTLE – The NHL’s newest team finally has its name: the Seattle Kraken. The expansion franchise unveiled its nickname Thursday, ending 19 months of speculation about whether the team might lean traditional or go eccentric with the name for the league’s 32nd team. “The Kraken is […]
The Associated Press CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Indians will consult with Native American groups as they consider changing the name of their franchise for the first time since 1915. Owner Paul Dolan gave more details on the steps the team is undertaking on a potential name change amid a national […]
With summer heat in full swing, and fewer air conditioned public spaces open, due to COVID-19, it’s important to know the risks of heat-related illness. The NWHU monitors temperatures throughout the summer and will issue a heat alert if the weather is greater than 29oC, or if the humidex is […]
Crystal Smith Crystal and Liam Smith have been enjoying the beautiful weather and social distancing by spending time on the lake. Liam charts the course for the pair’s excursions. What has your family been doing to stay busy? Take a photo and send it to us, so we can share […]
The fire hazard is mainly high across the Red Lake, Sioux Lookout, Dryden, Thunder Bay and Nipigon sectors. The southern areas of the region including the Minnesota border, and the north shore of Lake Superior feature a low to moderate hazard.To see the fire hazard near you, consult the interactive […]
Robin Roper stands behind his booth that displays his array of different hand-forged knives. Roper was making his exhibit on Thursday in Rainy Lake Square. Roper also makes custom knives and provides private showings upon request.
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(ORILLIA) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is releasing Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) collision data as it prepares to join North American road safety partners to support Operation Safe Driver, a traffic enforcement campaign aimed at enhancing CMV safety. Last year marked the highest number of CMV collisions and fatalities […]
The RailRoad Daze committee is preparing a drive-in movie event. The previously scheduled event was postponed due to weather. Keep an eye on the RailRoad Daze Facebook page for details and showtimes. The Riverside Foundation for Healthcare is selling 50/50 tickets to raise funds for medical equipment and other critical […]
