Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY — First Nations say big investments are needed to address an “aviation infrastructure crisis” in Ontario’s remote northern communities. “Our people depend on these airports to get to medical appointments, bring food and supplies into their communities, and evacuate safely during emergencies,” Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) Grand Chief […]
THUNDER BAY – Epiroc, a company focused on developing and innovating the mining industry, has opened a new location in the city. The new facility, located at 1239 Amber Drive, is 9,862 square feet with warehouse space and a rock drill repair centre. The grand opening hosted many people from […]
More than 120,000 federal public service workers across Canada will soon vote on whether to go on strike. The Public Service Alliance of Canada announced the nationwide strike votes in an Oct. 21 news release. The union says contract talks with the federal government’s Treasury Board have broken down over […]
NIPIGON — The Township of Nipigon and the CPKC railway now have an “understanding” to swap lands for a proposed Parks Canada building in the community. A letter of understanding, signed by both parties, proposes the municipality transfer property at 1 Newton St. to the railway in exchange for land […]
Canada has begun its first-ever population count to determine the number of people who are in the country without legal status after having overstayed their visas and losing their right to remain in the country. The federal government conceded that there is no reliable estimate because getting to a specific […]
