Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Theatre kids are rallying to convince the principal of their Winnipeg high school to approve their “dream musical” — a production based on the 2004 cult classic Mean Girls. Grade 11 student Katelyn Riel launched an online petition this week to garner support for her choice for next year’s performance at […]
THUNDER BAY — Despite tariff threats from the U.S., the Port of Thunder Bay is looking to have another great year, according to Chris Heikkinen, chief executive officer of the Thunder Bay Port Authority. He said 95 per cent of the port’s cargo moves east-west, not south. During their opening of navigation celebration on Wednesday, Heikkinen said the […]
The never-ending cycle of forest fires gets some ‘rare good news’ from first-of-its-kind data on the phenomenon occasionally called ‘zombie fires.’ A new study from Wilfrid Laurier University examined the impacts of overwintering fires, also known as zombie fires. Jennifer Baltzer, Canada research chair in forests and global change, published […]
The mayor of Fort Frances is one of 169 other municipal leaders who will see their capabilities grow come May 1, 2025. In a press release from the Government of Ontario this morning, the province announced it was proposing an expansion to the strong mayor powers that it says allow […]
The Muskie Girls Hockey team officially wrapped up their season last Thursday with their annual awards night, hosted at the Emo Legion. Over the course of the evening players were recognized for their contributions to the team throughout the season, which saw them reach their season goals of winning a […]
Canada is fighting back against automotive tariffs imposed by the U.S. Government. The Canadian Department of Finance released a statement on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from minister François-Philippe Champagne on “countermeasures against auto imports from the United States” which begin today, April 9, 2025. Champagne called the U.S. imposed tariffs […]
Howl at the Moon, Thunder Bay’s first dry saloon and late-night coffee bar, is celebrating its second anniversary by thanking all the organizations and patrons that supported the establishment that is vital for so many people. “We’re still here,” said Jody Loos, founder and owner of the dry bar. He […]
Canada officially eliminated measles in 1998, but recent outbreaks of the highly contagious virus have public health officials urging people to get vaccinated. Dr. Gerald Evans is the Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), and a professor at Queen’s University with decades of […]
The Sunset Country Metis Council hosted a Spring Feast last Friday, April 4. The feast was held at the Metis Hall. The well-attended event was enjoyed by all. A delicious meal was served, followed by live music, dancing and lots of fun. To add to the special quality of the […]
IGNACE — This township along the Trans-Canada Highway may be Canada first host municipality for an underground nuclear waste facility, but it might not be the only one – eventually. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization, which plans to build a deep geological repository (DGR) west of Ignace, is in the […]
A small group of Shebandowan Lake camp owners just west of Thunder Bay who are challenging a portion of the route of a new high-voltage power line have learned they can’t make an appeal to the Ontario’s Land Tribunal. The group says it plans to exercise another option in their […]
