Local News from Across the Rainy River District
(Jan 24, 2023) – With Bell Let’s Talk Day this year focused on creating real change for mental health, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branches in northern Ontario are joining colleagues across the province to remind Ontarians to include addictions in the conversation. While the yearly conversation by Bell Let’s […]
Ziibi Anishinabe Investments Inc. was one of several businesses in the Rainy River district to benefit from Northern Ontario Heritage Fund grants, in a recent round of investments. The economic development arm of Rainy River First Nations was awarded $36,239 to hire an Operations Analyst Intern to assist the CEO […]
THUNDER BAY — The Lakehead Social Planning Council made an immediate call to action on Monday night – for the City of Thunder Bay to jump on board with the Living Wage Campaign. The call to action came while the LSPC presented its poverty reduction strategy 2023 annual report to […]
You’ve likely heard a lot about book bans or challenges recently, and we have a few of those books in our library! If you want to discuss ideas of censorship, intellectual freedom, and other issues with your child, you can take out a backpack full of books that have been […]
THUNDER BAY — The mental health of youth and residents living in First Nations communities is an ongoing battle. Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler will attend an emergency meeting with the Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Patty Hajdu, this afternoon in Ottawa – along with several other federal ministers […]
Ice fishing is a popular past time for many of Ontario’s anglers and the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) urges anglers to use caution when heading out this winter. “Warm temperatures have caused many lakes to freeze slowly or not at all in many parts of Southern and Central Ontario,” […]
First Nations in Ontario are calling for a one-year pause on online mining claims, saying the system infringes on their right to proper consultation. Ontario has a constitutional duty to consult Indigenous Peoples before allowing mining on their land. But on Wednesday, the Chiefs of Ontario said the province’s Mining […]
As part of National Non-Smoking Week, Weedless Wednesday takes center stage, offering Canadians an opportunity to focus on their health and well-being by abstaining from smoking, vaping, use of e-cigarettes, and cannabis use for 24 hours. This initiative goes beyond traditional anti-smoking campaigns, encouraging a holistic approach to wellness that […]
Police Briefs (FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple charges in mail theft investigation reported December 4, 2024. On January 22, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., members from the Rainy River District Crime Unit have arrested and charged […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of slurries and a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy throughout the day and overnight with a high of 2 (36) and a low of -2 (28). Saturday will once again see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries […]
The family of Raymond Wilson, 88, of Manitou F.N. is greatly saddened to announce his passing on January 22, 2024. Full obituary to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Northridge Funeral Home Ltd., Emo, Ontario.
