Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa opened its doors May 17 for the Radical Stitch exhibit. It features 101 beadworks by 44 First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists. The exhibit, which runs until Sept. 30, focuses on beadwork that connects viewers with the past by showcasing artwork of the […]
The Chanterelle has been chosen as the new food and beverage service provider for Fort William Historical Park and will begin welcoming patrons on June 1. Patrick Morash, the park’s general manager, said they have had a great relationship with the Superior Inn Hotel, formerly called the Victoria Inn Hotel, […]
Residents sniffing around for a new dog park to explore might be surprised to find the answer in another person’s backyard. Similar to the Airbnb process but for backyards, some people in Guelph and Wellington County have started using a website and app called SniffSpot to rent their backyards as […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware of a viral social media post referencing a potential abduction of multiple individuals in the Fort Frances area earlier this week. The Rainy River District OPP Detachment recognizes that conversation is continuing across social […]
KENORA – The ongoing mercury woes besetting Grassy Narrows First Nation are yet another failure of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government, according to Kenora’s Conservative member of Parliament. “After nine years of Trudeau, everything he touches is broken and full of delays,” Eric Melillo told NWOnewswatch in an email […]
More than 9,000 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada working for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have secured an overwhelming strike mandate which could lead to significant disruptions to the flow of goods, services and people at Canadian ports of entry as the busy summer season approaches. Members […]
The Sunset Country Palliative Care Committee hosted their second Pushing Up Daisies work fair on May 15th. It was an educational event with 12 booths set up and professionals sharing their knowledge and expertise for caregivers, clinicians, or someone living with a life limiting disease . Booths from Riverside Health […]
The Management and Staff of The Window & Door Store are proud to announce the successful delivery of 75 Chemo Bags to the Chemo Department at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. This generous initiative, supported by numerous businesses and individuals within the community, marks a significant step in providing […]
