Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY – The city’s finance and administration standing committee unanimously endorsed city staff’s recommendation to lower the large industrial tax ratio from 2.73 to 2.61, while the commercial ratio remains at the provincial threshold of 1.98, and the multi-residential ratio remains at 1.99. “I’m happy to see a phased-in […]
Nearly 300 members of the new Toronto Tenant Union gathered this weekend to finalize the vision for its work in the city and to bring in new leadership. The York South-Weston Tenant Union and Climate Justice TO recently merged to form TTU, which provides city-wide resources and advocates for all […]
A North End warehouse has been converted into a multi-purpose design studio where students can sew ribbon skirts, print 3D models and launch businesses. The Winnipeg School Division celebrated the grand opening of its Waabishkaa-Makwa Lab last week. The first-of-its-kind “cultural learning lab” embeds Indigenous teachings into project-based learning activities. […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Rainy River Festival of the Performing Arts runs from March 26 to Apr. 24 for the full schedule visit ff-festival.com. The Fort Frances Public Library is hosting a reading of Don’t you Dare Run Away a new comedic play by Robin Taylor Wright featuring local talents Darren […]
THUNDER BAY- The city’s road manager says crews are working on filling potholes, but the weather is imposing some challenges. “We do have crews out, four to six each day, along with the Python trying to fill those holes best we can right now. It is a challenge because there […]
That’s the view of George Pirie, Timmins MPP and Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth, who is excited about the economic boom in his part of the province. “Northern Ontario’s got everything the world needs right here,” he said in an interview with the Temiskaming Speaker while attending the […]
Murillo’s long-time meat-processing plant is staying open, contrary to recent speculation that it is set to close, the operator said on Wednesday. “We’re booked right through to (next) January,” Paul Vellinga said from the Oliver Road plant. Vellinga, who operates the business with his wife, Eleanora, confirmed the operation remains […]
With the rising cost of living, food security remains a problem for many in Waterloo Region. To help support community members in need, the Woolwich Community Services (WCS) launched its spring food drive this month. Community members can drop off non-perishable items at Foodland Elmira, Food Basics Elmira or Woolwich […]
