It was craft time this past weekend, evidenced by pipe cleaners and cotton balls and paint and stickers and popsicle sticks and hot glue (of which I have an injury as proof). I watched my six-year-old granddaughter building her creations as she hummed her tunes, her little hands pushing her […]
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Shop for a Cause with the Alzheimer Society of Kenora and Rainy River District – An online auction, filled with nearly 100 amazing prizes supplied by businesses throughout northwest- ern Ontario, will go live from November 16 to 23. Check out the auction at: www.32auctions.com/Alz2023shoppingforacause Christmas Hamper Applications – The […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
Grandmother tells her grandson the story of the rain-bringing dragon king during the opening of The Dragon King puppet show presented by Kids & Company featuring Tanglewood Marionettes on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The show was a treat for all those in attendance. The skillfully manipulated puppets wowed kids and […]
From DRRSB
Press release
Press release
In recognition of National Housing Day on November 22, the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is hosting an open house at the Out of the Cold Warming Centre. The event is an opportunity for community members and stakeholders to tour the facility and learn more about the services […]
From the OPP
Press release
Press release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A search warrant executed in the Town of Fort Frances has resulted in two individuals being arrested and charged with numerous offences. On November 16, 2023, shortly after 12:00 p.m., the Rainy River District detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), along […]
Canada Border Services Agency
Press release
Press release
The Black Friday and U.S. Thanksgiving weekend is a busy time at the border. The Canada Border Services (CBSA) has a few tips you should know before you go. Across the country, CBSA front line employees are keeping harmful goods out of Canada, while ensuring travel and trade can continue […]
By Laura Stradiotto
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Sudbury Star
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Sudbury Star
Troy Moutsatsos doesn’t mind being the poster boy for testicular cancer. As long as it gets men talking about their health, it’s worth it, he says. “People don’t feel comfortable talking about it, especially guys, because it’s built into our system, especially as young boys,” said the 29-year-old Sudbury man. […]
By The Sudbury Star
Local Journalism Initiative
Local Journalism Initiative
Brenda Barrett has played an important if less-known role in helping train and shape Northern Ontario’s future doctors and other health-care professionals. For the past seven years, Barrett, of Sudbury, has been a so-called standardized patient for NOSM University – Northern Ontario’s school of medicine based in Sudbury and Thunder […]
By Rochelle Baker
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada's National Observer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada's National Observer
Paving the way to an Indigenous electric highway in Canada offers opportunities, but also includes navigating communities’ unique needs and potential obstacles, especially in rural and remote areas, experts say. Indigenous communities are well aware of the economic development and revenue opportunities tied to electric charging infrastructure, like boosting […]
By Dave Baxter
Local Journalist Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalist Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
The residential school system as an institution was a crime against humanity and should be investigated as such, a Manitoba grand chief says. Last week, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee said MKO was reiterating calls for the government of Canada to commence an investigation into the Indian Residential […]
By Miranda Leybourne
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Brandon Sun
A $9-million investment in Canada’s canola industry from the federal government will help to make the industry more sustainable, says Charles Fossay, the president of Manitoba Canola Growers. “It’s very nice to hear that the government recognizes the value of the canola industry and is prepared to invest in it,” […]
