We have had a warmer than expected winter to date. It has also brought less snow than one might expect, and I hope that I am not jinxing our spring. My side yard now has a skating rink thanks to the rainfall of Sunday afternoon and evening. The sidewalks are […]
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Masking measures in long-term care homes updated to ministry guidelines Riverside Health Care is pleased to provide you with the latest update regarding temporary enhanced masking protocols in our long-term care environments, including Rainycrest LTC, and at the Emo and Rainy River Health Centres, which went into effect on November […]
From Riverside Foundation for health Care
Press release
Press release
The Riverside Foundation for Health Care is proud to announce the overwhelming success of the Rainy River ultrasound campaign which has raised a total of $150,000, to support the acquisition of vital medical equipment for the Rainy River Health Centre. Launched in June 2023, the campaign garnered significant attention and […]
Tonight will be cloudy with periods of snow or rain ending after midnight with a low of -6 C (21 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy during the day with cloudy periods and a chance of flurries overnight with a high of -1 (30) with a low of -12 (10). Friday […]
By Robin McCormick
West End Correspondant
West End Correspondant
On February 28 and 29, Weechi-it-te-win Family Services(WFS) hosted the first annual Gikendamok Onowen (Things You Must Know) Youth Gathering at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre. The two-day event, focusing on life-skills and traditional Anishinaabe Teachings, welcomed over 40 Youth from local First Nations between the ages of 13 to 26 years old. […]
Have you heard of Swedish Death Cleaning? I’m probably late to the party as the concept has been around since 2017. When I first heard of it my response was: “yikes”. But it is a sensible idea, me thinks. In Sweden it is called döstädning, which translates simply from death […]
By Carl Clutchey
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Grassy Narrows First Nation Chief Rudy Turtle has said “no” to the nuclear waste storage site proposed in the Wabigoon River watershed near Ignace. This week, Turtle sent a fourth letter to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization opposing the proposed development citing fears of contamination. He said three letters of […]
By Kevin Jeffrey
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com
THUNDER BAY – Officials with Lakehead University are happy to see the province following the recommendations of the Blue-Ribbon Panel to address the financial challenges that face post-secondary institutions. The province unveiled $1.3 billion in new funding on Feb. 26, while holding the line on the tuition fee freeze that the Conservative […]
By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal
The Canadian Housing Accelerator Fund has arrived in Thunder Bay and was personally delivered by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Smart Modular Canada on Thursday. Trudeau said the investment of $20.7 million in Thunder Bay will allow the area to grow faster, build more homes and be better able to […]
By Natasha Bulowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada's National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada's National Observer
Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathon Wilkinson reaffirmed his government’s support for the nuclear industry with a $50-million investment to expand nuclear power generation in Ontario. The federal funding will help Bruce Power, the private entity that manages and operates one of the largest nuclear power plants in the […]
By David Briggs
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
BayToday.ca
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
BayToday.ca
“The leafy greens are nearly at perfection, and all of our customers, I think would agree.” So explained Makenzie Jones, who although admittedly a little biased – he’s the head grower of those greens, after all – is honest in his assessment. The produce coming out of the Mnogin Greenhouse […]
