Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has published its latest policy report, titled “Analysis of Ontario’s Efforts to Boost Housing Supply,” examining the Government of Ontario’s advancements in response to the recommendations made by the Housing Affordability Task Force (HATF) to enhance housing supply in the province. The report evaluates […]
This bevy of trumpeter swans was captured during a mid-morning meal down at the Point earlier today, taking advantage of the unseasonable open waters. Trumpeter swans are some of North America’s largest birds, and with males weighing in at an average of more than 26 pounds, they are certainly one […]
Tonight will see clearing skies and a low of -5 C (23 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy throughout the day with periods of rain or snow overnight and a high of 5 (41) with a low of 2 (36). Thursday will see cloudy skies with periods of rain or snow […]
Another chunk of the Black Bay Peninsula — widely regarded as one of the most majestic wetland and forested areas in the world — has come under permanent protection from development. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announced this week it has acquired 191 hectares of the 50,000-hectare woodland located […]
A free beaded lanyard and keychain workshop will be held February 5 from noon to 3 p.m. and again from 4-7 p.m. at the SGEI Makerspace. Create a beaded lanyard and keychain for your work or home keys! Decorate them in your own style with thousands of beads to choose […]
Northern Policy Institute, in partnership with organizations across Northern Ontario, is launching its third annual Measurement Month. Measurement Month is an effort to collect consistent, comparable data to inform decision-making at the local, regional, provincial, and national level for Northern Ontario, by collecting data through online surveys. Four surveys will […]
ATIKOKAN – The 195-kilometre drive to Thunder Bay can be awfully risky, Atikokan Mayor Rob Ferguson says. “This year we’ve been lucky with the amount of snow, but it seems like every day I see on the news an accident on the highway,” he told NWO Newswatch. “I know a […]
IGNACE – The Willingness Engagement Team is in town, and they’re looking for a little conversation. Six team members from consulting firm With Chéla Inc. are in Ignace to talk with residents about the deep geological repository (DGR) that might eventually be built nearby. With Chéla owner Chéla Breckon said […]
Culture is at the core of everything Kelsey Borgford creates. Her newest work, a children’s book called What’s in a Bead?, is set to be released by Second Story Press March 12. It is heavily influenced by watching and learning traditional Indigenous art forms, the author said. “Without that influence, […]
Feeling the bleak mid-winter bummers? Scouts Canada (the country’s leading co-ed youth organization) is here to help kids kick their post-holiday ‘blah’ syndrome. Now that the festivities of the season are over and kids are back at school in their ho-hum routines, Scouts Canada has created the ‘Kidtastic’ Activity Generator as […]
After 13 years in the role, B.C.’s Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe is retiring. Her final day in office is Feb. 18, marking 30 years in public service. A lot has happened over the course of Lapointe’s tenure. Fentanyl arrived in 2012. The unregulated toxic drug supply became the leading cause […]
