Local News from Across the Rainy River District
TIMISKAMING – New lifesaving technology is stepping in to help paramedics administer CPR. Pierre Poulin, deputy chief for the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) EMS, shared how they’re addressing the opioid crisis. Poulin highlighted both technological advancements and public education efforts. “As paramedics we’re always there, or […]
Terry Jones’ Elders always knew wild cats roamed across Magnetawan First Nation lands off the shores of Waaseyaagami-wiikwed (Georgian Bay) in northern “Ontario.” But the province’s Ministry of Natural Resources wouldn’t acknowledge them due to “lack of documentation,” according to the species-at-risk and research technician with the community roughly 80 […]
Dorm rooms are filled, parents return home and orientation activities wind down as students head to class this week at Confederation College and Lakehead University. This week, Confederation College welcomed nearly 3,500 new and returning students, including more than 1,300 international students. Michelle Salo, Confederation College president said, international student […]
Canola producers near Thunder Bay are following the latest trade-related dispute between Canada and China with consternation, as they fear the situation will push down prices if it’s allowed to drag on through the fall. “Markets can change quickly, so it is a concern,” Ryan Jaspers said on Wednesday from […]
Blacksheep Mountain’s Trowbridge Forest Master Plan, which involves improvements and expansion of the Trowbridge Forest trail system, is moving forward thanks to a $250,000 investment from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor). An additional investment of $260,000, to be made in instalments towards the trail expansion at […]
Dagwaagin Colour Run is a free event hosted by Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre Today, September 5. Registrations will continue until the event. The run starts at the Sorting Gap Marina and there is a 5K run option starting at 6pm, and a kid’s 1k run option starting at 5:30pm. More […]
The Muskie football team will host the 2024/25 season opener on Friday, in a match against John Taylor Collegiate, from Winnipeg. Kick-off will be at 3 p.m., September 6, at the Fort Frances High School field. The public is welcome and encouraged to come out and cheer! Attendance is free, […]
On Wednesday the Town of Fort Frances issued a public notice regarding the connection of sump pumps to residential sewer pipes. “Due to some confusion regarding sump pit discharge, please take notice that under By-law 06/16 and the Ontario Building Code (2012), foundation drains and subsoil drainage pipes are not […]
Confederation College is hosting information sessions to inform local women about their options when it comes to joining the trades. There is funding available through the provincial government for women to join trade programs The college’s Women in Trades Program is designed to equip participants for successful careers in trades. […]
Starting today, September 5, all licensed convenience stores in Ontario can sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages, marking the largest expansion of consumer choice and convenience in provincial alcohol sales since the end of prohibition almost 100 years ago. As of September 5, 4,187 convenience stores across Ontario […]
KENORA – A “critical shortage” of physicians has the Lake of the Woods District Hospital’s emergency department on the brink of closure, hospital officials say. The hospital has gone from having 20 physicians who worked in emergency in early 2022 to just nine part-time ER docs today, according to a […]
