I love comedy and have a long list of comedians whom I watch repeatedly. Laughter has tremendous strength to reshape a day, to soften a difficult circumstance, to help heal a broken heart. Rick Mercer has always been a Canadian favourite, but his star is shining even brighter in these […]
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Lawrence Everett Carter passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, in Fort Frances, Ontario, surrounded by his beloved daughters and family. He was born on March 8, 1947, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to the late Maxine McNeill, and George Carter. As a young child, Lawrence was joined by four siblings and […]
On July 10, 2025, the family of Dominic “Allan” Cormack were informed of his passing on an outlaying island by Prince Rupert, British Columbia Allan was born in Hamiota, Manitoba, on September 23, 1969, to Henry Cormack and Brenda Cormack Angus (Curtis). Allan leaves behind to mourn his loss his […]
Zoongi gaaboweh Makwa – Wasisii dotem Strong Standing Bear We are sad to announce the sudden passing of our beloved son Jamie Kelly (J Darrk), age 33, on July 16, 2025. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 30, 1992. Raised in Onigaming First Nation. Deeply mourned by Mother Lori-Lee […]
On Thursday, October 26, 2023, Beverley Bentha (Bowman) Inoue, age 80, passed away in Mesa, Arizona. She was born to John and Fanny Bowman on July 11, 1943, in Devlin, Ontario, Canada. More precisely, Beverley came into the world in the backseat of a car on Highway 71 between Devlin […]
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 […]
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 […]
