Although the sudden resignation of Premier Mike Harris yesterday may change the battle field, the fight at Queen’s Park will continue for NDP leader Howard Hampton and other opposition members. “The real step for us is to move from third place to first place in the polls and do it […]
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Following numerous incidents involving anthrax in North America, and even investigations in Sioux Lookout and Sioux Narrows/Nestor Falls, the North-western Health Unit has released information regarding the bacteria apparently being used as a biological weapon. “The Northwestern Health Unit has been receiving several calls regarding potential exposure to anthrax,” it […]
Less than two weeks before competing in their first meet, a dozen Aquanauts headed to Kenora last weekend for a seminar featuring the technical director of Swim Ontario. Cliff Barry, former coach of the late Victor Davis, a Canadian Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer, said the main emphasis of the three-hour […]
Dear sir: The horrific events of Sept. 11, 2001 will always be imprinted on our hearts and souls. North America has lost its sense of safety and security. We are vulnerable. It is interesting to see how these horrible events moved nations. In response to Sept. 11, the United States […]
Dear editor, The grade 10 literacy test has arrived and it is imperative that students, parents, and teachers brace themselves for this historic event. This will be the first time in the history of Ontario that a high-stakes standardized test is used to deprive some of our children of a […]
Dear sir: When I see the snow falling, I get into a serious snowmobiling mode. This mode, though, has been severely dampened by many items that are not under my control. First of all, we snowmobilers are buying fuel that has a high road tax in the price. Second, the […]
Dear sir: I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the dedicated and caring foster parents we have in Rainy River District in conjunction with Canadian Foster Family Week (Oct. 15-19). We currently have 28 foster families in Rainy River District. Foster parents are a very important part […]
District farmers are still searching for a way to have a large-animal veterinarian located here. The vet committee will meet tomorrow (Thursday) to discuss its options after the provincial government turned down an application for veterinary designation and funding here. “We’ve been denied on our regional application for budgeting reasons,” […]
It was a memorable weekend for the Borderland Thunder as they played their first home games at Memorial Sports Centre–signalling the return of junior level hockey in the district in almost 30 years. But Thunder head coach Wayne Strachan said it would have been even more memorable had the team […]
News last week that the province will give more money to those in Northwestern Ontario who have to travel for medical treatment has been greeted by mixed reviews. “The changes announced [Thursday] to the Northern Health Grant Program will greatly improve our ability to provide access to our current citizens […]
News last week the provincial government will give more money to those in Northwestern Ontario who must travel for medical treatment warrants polite applause, but certainly not a standing ovation. On paper, it looks good. Starting Nov. 1, people going to Toronto from Thunder Bay, for instance, would get $941.88–up […]
