Local News from Across the Rainy River District
On Thursday, Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson accepted the Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste, paving the way for a deep geological repository and multiple near-surface disposal facilities. Justin Roy, a councillor for Kebaowek First Nation, an Algonquin First Nation opposing a low-level nuclear landfill site beside the Ottawa River, calls […]
A proposed project to develop a heavy cargo port in Red Rock was presented to area residents last week. Members of the public were invited to commemorate the opening of a new shop at the mill site, followed by site tours, an open-house discussion event, and a community barbecue on […]
Parents and caregivers are making noise about the struggles they face caring for someone with autism. A full-fledged protest is happening over two days at Queen’s Park in Toronto, and locally a small collection of parents were camped outside of Thunder Bay-Atikokan PC MPP Kevin Holland’s office on James Street North. Adrianna […]
A temporary exhibit at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) will allow guests to view an original copy of Treaty #3, on the 150th anniversary of that treaty being signed. CMHR said in a media release that a community copy of Treaty #3 from 1873 is on display this […]
Manitoba’s next premier pledged on Saturday to work closely with Métis citizens and leaders, and promised there will be Métis representation at the highest levels of the provincial government once the NDP are sworn in. “This coming Wednesday, we are going to be sworn in to government and we are […]
Avalon Advanced Materials Inc. has unveiled future plans for a new lithium-hydroxide processing facility on Lake Superior, with federal representatives in attendance. Representatives from the Toronto-based lithium company were on site to greet Innovation, Science and Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and Thunder Bay-Superior North MP Patty Hajdu as well as […]
It is with hearts broken we announce the peaceful passing of our beautiful mother Karen Johnson. Karen was born August 9, 1946 to parents Raymond and Myrtle Loveday. She was tiny at birth and they were told she may not survive the night. Her fight to live defied the odds […]
TORONTO — Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business, issued the following statement to mark Small Business Week: “Small Business Week is a time to recognize and celebrate the more than 400,000 small businesses in Ontario and their two million hard-working employees. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 8 C (46 F). Tomorrow will continue to see cloudy skies with a chance of showers throughout the day and overnight with a high of 12 (54) and a low of 5 (41). Thursday will see a […]
Scare in the Square – Come see some horror movies in the Rainy Lake Square to get you in a spooky mood for Halloween. Wed. Oct. 18 featuring Scream. Snacks available cash only, Alcohol for purchase through Flint House. Other Vendors on site. Both films are Rated R and not […]
Spirits were high and the glow was real on Thursday, October 5, 2023, as the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association held their eighth annual Steps Against Stigma Glow Walk along the riverfront. Beginning at the Sorting Gap Marina, participants were treated to hot drinks and music […]
