It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Karl Lipinski on July 15, 2025, with family by his side. Karl was born September 13, 1935, to Ignace and Mary (Wisniewski) in North Norfolk, Manitoba. The family then moved to Fort Frances […]
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The family of Sheila June Manty, 87, sadly announce her passing on Friday, July 18, 2025. A full obituary to follow.
Glenn Lloyd Shine passed away peacefully at CAMA Woodlands Long Term Care Home in Burlington, Ontario, on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the age of 90. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary Joan (née Deir), with whom he shared 41 loving years of marriage. He will be dearly […]
“Ninum” DOB: June 1, 2019 Date of passing: July 9, 2025 He will be lovingly remembered by his parents Rosaline (Lucii) David and Elijah (Dida) Smith; his siblings Summer, Kaden, Matthew, Ashton, Iris, Bella and Jamie; his grandparents Kathy (Allan) Sandra (Justin) Roger; his great-grandfather Wilbur; his best friends Kyro […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Rainy River Future Development Corporation will be holding a free seminar called ‘Made Right Here.’ We will explore, Ontario Made, a free branding program for Ontario manufacturers of any size to raise more awareness of their locally made goods. The cost to attend is free. Email charles@rrfdc.on.ca […]
From the OPP
(THUNDER BAY, ON) – The Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has arrested and charged multiple people in connection with drug trafficking. The arrests were the result of a four-week investigation into the trafficking of illegal drugs and substances in northwestern Ontario. With assistance from […]
From Riverside Health Care
Press release
Press release
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared a Respiratory Outbreak on the West Wing of Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home. Enhanced visitor restrictions and masking protocols are in place. Only two (2) visitors or caregivers may visit at a time, and visitors should only visit […]
By Matt Prokopchuk
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
RED LAKE — National weather officials say they’re expecting heavy smoke that’s causing poor air quality throughout much of the far north to remain, especially closer to the Manitoba border. As of Monday morning, the weather office had air quality warnings in effect for areas north of Red Lake and […]
By Matt Prokopchuk
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO — The mayors of the nine municipalities in Northwestern Ontario who have been granted strong mayor powers overwhelmingly say they are choosing not to use them. While some mayors have formally delegated some or all of the expanded authority granted to them by the Ford government back to […]
By Matt Prokopchuk
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
WARNING: this story contains references to suicide. ONIGAMING — “We just don’t want to be left behind.” Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation Chief Jeffrey Copenace said he feels he was able to bring to federal leaders his concerns about what the government’s Building Canada Act and stated focus on economic and infrastructure […]
By Pam Fedack
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative
Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
In a field as complex as neurology, groundbreaking solutions rarely start with cardboard and mirrors. However, for Dr. Neda Anssari and Dr. Behzad Mansouri — a pair of Winnipeg-based neurologists, married co-founders of Neuroptek, and co-inventors of a medical device called Eye Mirage — their quest to reshape vision and concussion […]
A local house cat that went missing a month ago recently returned home after being found almost 100 kilometres away. Guelph couple, Emily Rutledge and Crystal Chilvers, were celebrating their second anniversary on May 21 when they noticed one of their pets, a five-year-old black cat named Ruby, was missing. […]
