Local News from Across the Rainy River District
An awareness walk for will be inviting everyone, regardless of ability level, to head to the Sorting Gap Marina next week to support and raise awareness around stroke prevention and recovery, as well as those living with the effects of stroke. The event, titled the “Walk & Roll” With Us […]
THUNDER BAY – Motorists in Thunder Bay may need to be more cautious when passing through a traffic light, as city council has voted unanimously to create a business case for implementing a red-light camera program that operates under the administrative penalty system. “Administration has completed another business case study on the red light camera […]
Thunder Bay businesses are breathing a sigh of relief after Thunder Bay city council approved changes to the Parking Authority Financial Plan on Monday. Drivers can now enjoy complimentary two hours of on-street parking throughout Thunder Bay, with an option to purchase an additional two hours at the same space. […]
TORONTO – A coalition of Northern Ontario MPPs and community leaders is calling on the province to take immediate action to improve safety on the region’s most critical roadways. On Tuesday (June 4) morning at Queen’s Park, Mushkegowuk-James Bay MPP Guy Bourgouin introduced the Northern Highway 11 and 17 Safety Act, 2025, […]
The Ford government introduced legislation Tuesday that would open Ontario’s public clean energy fund to support nuclear power — a move critics say redirects resources away from faster, cheaper renewable options such as wind and solar. The Protect Ontario by Securing Affordable Energy for Generations Act proposes expanding eligibility for […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been used for a long time to make life as a farmer easier, but it does come with some risks, says a University of Guelph professor. Dr. Rozita Dara told The Observer that AI has been used in agriculture in at least some fashion for a […]
Chirps and calls carry through the trees and across the fog-covered water at Hunter’s Bay. “We can hear the birds all around us,” said Dale Wenger, a local naturalist and birder. It’s early on a quiet Monday morning at Avery Beach Park in Huntsville, and Wenger is leading a small group […]
Artificial intelligence technology can be a boon for farmers, but producers should approach the systems with caution, says one University of Guelph expert. “Reliability and accuracy of (artificial intelligence) systems can vary, and farmers may be hesitant to rely heavily on new technology until they are confident it works well […]
One week has already flown by and Patty Hajdu, the newly appointed minister of jobs and families, and minister who continues to be responsible for FedNor (Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), has hit the ground running. “It’s an incredible honour to be re-elected as the member of Parliament […]
Travis Green, left, and Alex McQuarrie are the new owners of Hometown Furniture and Appliance, the store taking over the former Howarth’s / Leon’s location on Scott Street in Fort Frances. The new store aims to provide excellent customer service while expanding on the options shoppers have available for furniture […]
River Heights teens want their high schools to embrace technology — the possibilities of artificial intelligence, in particular — rather than ban it. Grade 11 student Salina Lupu uses AI-powered chatbots to help her strategize how best to manage her time when she’s working on a major project. Matias Lastra, […]
As wildfire evacuees continue to arrive in Portage la Prairie, city officials are calling on the community to donate essential supplies to help support displaced individuals and families. In a message shared on social media, Mayor Sharilyn Knox encouraged residents to show compassion and care by donating new, unopened items to assist […]
