Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Staff at Ryden’s Border Store in Minnesota waited for the May long weekend to gauge the amount of business that is passing through after the U.S. government imposed tariffs on goods. Lori Boomer, co-owner of Ryden’s, said as of 5:45 a.m. Friday, there was a lineup at the door. “Saturday […]
A Thunder Bay construction company has been given the nod to build a $1.58-million decontamination facility for Neebing’s fire department. Neebing council voted this week in favour of awarding the contract to Kamlodge Services. Kamlodge’s offer was the lowest among seven bidders for the project, said Neebing clerk-treasurer Erica Kromm. […]
THUNDER BAY – Patty Hajdu is the new jobs and families minister, but she said Thursday that she’s already familiar with much of her federal cabinet portfolio. The Thunder Bay–Superior North MP became minister of jobs and families on Tuesday. She’s also the minister responsible for FedNor, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern […]
Liana Frenette, lead shareholder of TBT Engineering Ltd., was surprised to receive the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year award on Thursday evening. She summed it up in one word: “Wow.” The chambers’ 31st annual Business Excellence Awards were presented to entrepreneurs and businesses in 12 categories […]
The Ontario government has announced the craft cider makers in the province will get equal tax treatment. The provincial budget announced on May 15 included a change to how Ontario’s craft cider makers are taxed. Starting on August 1, the government will harmonize the taxes levied on craft cider with […]
Even as cooler temperatures arrive in the northwest, much of the region is still under high to extreme wildfire conditions, with five new fires reported yesterday, bringing the total number of active wildfires in the region to 14, according to the Ontario government’s Forest Fire Info Map. Currently of note […]
The end of a lease agreement has created tension in the relationship between Thunder Bay Public Library and Anishinabek Employment and Training Services (AETS). In March, the Thunder Bay Public Library announced the expansion of its children’s area as part of a restructuring of the Waverley and Brodie Street facilities. […]
Several rural fire departments just outside Thunder Bay are “stretched thin” in terms of available firefighters and equipment, just as “dangerously dry” ground conditions set the stage for more wildfires. The departments, which rely on volunteers, warn that firefighter burnout has become a serious concern since fire season heated up […]
Fifty-six paddlers were among the 131 people who lost their lives in boating incidents on Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-patrolled waterways in the last five years. Between 2020-2024, 34 of those who died in marine incidents were canoeists, 17 were kayakers and five were using stand-up paddleboards. Whether you and […]
Over the last two days the Fort Frances Lakers Junior A hockey team has announced two players who will join the team next season. On Tuesday the Laker announced local talent, Alex Booth will play for the team next season. The defenseman has played four games for the Lakers as […]
In the midst of recent extreme temperatures and high winds, out of control wildfires are now moving through some parts of eastern Manitoba where cottages and campgrounds abound. A wildfire update was delivered this morning by the assistant Kristin Hayward, deputy minister of Manitoba Wildfire Services. According to Hayward, a […]
Spring means that local food is coming online across Ontario at farmers’ markets and roadside stalls, making it an important time to buy local, says the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. With the fresh season upon us, the OFA and its Home Grown project are promoting the more than 200 different […]
