Local News from Across the Rainy River District
TORONTO — Today Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, released the following statement regarding the incoming 30th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario: “On behalf of the people of Ontario, it is an honour to congratulate Edith Dumont on being installed as the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and the first ever Francophone […]
First Nations leaders broke ground Monday on a project that will see the site of the former Kapyong Barracks transformed into the country’s largest urban reserve, and released ambitious plans for the first phase of the massive development project. “We’ve dealt with a lot of negativity and naysayers with the […]
(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Members from the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment are requesting assistance from the public identifying a suspect involved in a string of break and enters at multiple seasonal properties in the Pass Lake area, within the Municipality of Shuniah. Between the evening of September […]
As the air turns brisk and festive decorations start to appear in retailers and public spaces across Canada, it’s a sure sign that the holiday season is approaching. For Canada Post, this time of year signifies the onset of their peak season. From October 30, 2023, until January 14, 2024, […]
Partisan politics in Ottawa continues to stymie any chance of rural Canadians receiving a break on the cost of home-heating — if they don’t fire up their furnaces with oil. An NDP plan to remove the GST on home-heating — regardless of the source — was voted down in the […]
Chapter One focuses on transforming children’s futures through a program that aims to provide one-on-one support to children struggling with reading. Chapter One began in the United States, but in 2018 they came to Canada, and while they aren’t in every province yet, the organization is primed for expansion to […]
They’re “sneakier” than mosquitos, and undeterred by a bit of cool, pre-winter weather. When it comes to ticks, public health officials are advising hunters, hikers and other outdoorsy types who like to tromp around in the bush during fall to stay alert. Ticks are not just a summer concern. “If […]
Manitoba’s largest university will welcome its inaugural cohort of candidates working simultaneously towards law and business degrees in 2024-25. On Wednesday, the University of Manitoba announced plans to rollout a joint-degree program combining its juris doctor and master of business administration. Typically, it would take five years to earn a […]
Eras Night with the Fort Frances Lakers, Border Skating Club, and Best for Kitty – Come to the Lakers game on Saturday, November 11, against the Dryden Ice Dogs. There will be attendance prizes, Best for Kitty displays, Taylor Swift music, two amazing ice shows, and of course – hockey! […]
The Muskies football team will be taking on the Beaver Brea Broncos in the WHSFL Championship, tomorrow, Friday, November 10 at 3 p.m. at IG stadium – home of the Blue Bombers. The game will be livestreamed over Youtube at LRSDTV, or watch with other fans at Boston Pizza.
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an incident at a local residence. On November 5, 2023, shortly before 11:00 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment responded to an incident at a local residence on Sixth […]
