Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Group circulating petition to bring the matter back before council A local sports group is fighting to keep what it sees as its home following a decision made in the Fort Frances council chambers. The Borderland Skating Club, a long-running figure skating group operating in Fort Frances, has been sounding […]
(ATIKOKAN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Atikokan have arrested and charged a driver after responding to a public complaint about an erratic driver. On July 30, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Atikokan OPP received a 911 call from a concerned driver reporting a possible impaired driver […]
From the Superior International Junior Hockey League Thunder Bay, ON – [July 24, 2025] – The Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) ushers in its 25th Anniversary Season with high expectations and anticipation. The 2025-2026 season will see seven teams compete for the Bill Salonen Cup. The league’s oldest and […]
From the Superior International Hockey League The Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) has officially partnered with GameStrat to bring a league-wide in-game replay system to all arenas, enhancing officiating accuracy and supporting competitive integrity across the board. As part of the partnership, all seven SIJHL arenas will be outfitted […]
The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) and the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce are calling on the Canadian and Ontario governments to step up efforts to prioritize the softwood lumber dispute. The two groups are concerned about a significant increase in anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber to 20.56 per […]
Transportation advocates are celebrating after an Ontario judge has ruled that the Ford government’s plan to remove bike lanes from three major Toronto roads is unconstitutional, citing risks to public safety and a lack of evidence to support the province’s claims. In a decision released Wednesday, Superior Court Justice Paul […]
TEMISKAMING SHORES – Just over two weeks ago, a small group of First Nations youth protesters set out on foot from Timmins for Queen’s Park. They’re calling for the repeal of provincial and federal legislation aimed at speeding development of major infrastructure projects in response to the trade dispute with […]
WASAGAMING — A legal threat convinced Parks Canada that its promise to reintroduce motorized boats on Clear Lake this season would not be viable, a Parks Canada spokesperson told a crowd of about 600 people at a town hall Tuesday night in Wasagaming. Andrew Campbell, senior vice-president of operations for […]
Manitoba’s education minister says her office has issued clear guidance to better support school staff who have been forced to confront a rise in student outbursts and related workplace injuries. Tracy Schmidt said “concerns about health and safety” have been relayed to her office by both the Manitoba Teachers’ Society […]
NIPIGON — Federal officials are receiving new proposals to site a multi-million dollar tourism and administrative centre for the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area. The project, which had been valued at $37 million, was slated to be built on a site at the Nipigon marina, but the property was disqualified once excavation uncovered […]
Peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston, Kathleen Robinson (nee Alexander) at the age of 83 years passed into glory. She was the beloved wife of 59 years to Brian Robinson. Loving mother to Mark, David (Eva), Peter (Barbara), and Leah Zeidler (Glen). Sadly missed […]
