Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The competition was as fierce as ever, and after an exciting night of top-tier local talent, a new winner of Quest for the Best has been crowned. Cynthia Vanuden took home the top prize during Friday night’s event, emerging victorious after going head-to-head with repeat Quest winner Jaykob Ryll during […]
Two charities, United Way of Thunder Bay and the Thunder Bay Community Foundation, have joined forces to create a fund in support of communities across Northwestern Ontario affected by the devastating wildfires that have raged across the region. According to its organizers, the Northwestern Ontario Wildfire Community Support Fund was created […]
The shuttering of Winnipeg’s Community Review means 200,000 households will no longer get the benefit of a free community newspaper delivered to their door. It also means that more than 800 people who deliver the paper and their families will be affected. This is an unforced error that never should […]
I’d like to think that when no one is watching, I morph into a model of productivity and discipline and for the most part, that is a true statement. I am a mission on a mission, and I can burn the pants off a project all by myself. When no […]
Spending decades at the nexus and intersection of cultural traditions and education can certainly conjure significant reflection. Lately, conjuring has been active. Lively, even. The last few decades in Canada have seen an emphasis on traditional education. On one level, I understand this focus due to damage, turbulence and aims […]
When leaders and philosophers travelled to Delphi to seek guidance from the Oracle at the Temple of Apollo, they would regularly see three stylized inscriptions that welcomed all who approached from near and far. “Know Thyself.” “Nothing in Excess.” “Surety Brings Ruin.” Individually and together, they express coherent ethical visions […]
Across the Rainy River District, tourist camps and outfitters are having a banner year. Camps are full of fishermen and families. Squeals of delight can be heard across the lake as children play and paddle on beaches and docks. Summer in Northwestern Ontario is beautiful and fun-filled. The majority of […]
We are now a week out from our big crop day in the district. Our final planning meeting is on Tuesday morning. Last week, many of our out-of-town guests were calling and texting with concern about travelling in our region with all the fires, road closures and lack of lodging. […]
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it is those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” -Desmond Tutu For the last two months we’ve been looking at the lives of people who have made significant differences in the world. Sometimes these people were doing […]
A previous column talked about what to look for when deciding on the ideal shrub for your landscape design. Once you have the shrub(s) planted, like many gardeners, you may have a question concerning a specific problem. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers, for your information.
The Emo Pioneer Women hosted their annual pie day on July 8. The event was held at the Emo Museum, which also gave those attending an opportunity to browse through the museum. 28 pies were baked and only three were left over at the end of the day. There were […]
Did you know? From 2017 to 2021, unintentional drownings tragically claimed 2,424 lives throughout Canada. This data—from the 2025 edition of the Canadian Drowning Report—reveals a consistent trend nationwide. National Drowning Prevention Week The Lifesaving Society has designated July 19 to 25, 2026, as National Drowning Prevention Week (NDPW). This […]
