Local News from Across the Rainy River District
(FORT FRANCES , ON) – Rainy River District Detachment (Fort Frances) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested three individuals following an investigation of a Break and Enter into a residence. On January 26, 2025, just after 01:00 a.m. members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police […]
Population, economic and agricultural growth are some of the reasons for an increasing demand for electricity and Ontario Energy Minister Stephen Lecce says Northern Ontario simply needs more hydroelectric power. “The average in Ontario is 75 per cent more power by the year 2050, but here up north, it’s 81 […]
The OPP responded to a sudden death call at a residence on Kings Hwy, on January 22. While specific details cannot be released at this time, the police investigation is ongoing. There is no threat to public safety, but officers have been active in the area conducting a canvass and […]
THUNDER BAY — Conservative MPPs are backing their leader’s decision to call an election more than a year before the end of their four year term, while the NDP opposition accuses the premier of political opportunism. Thunder Bay–Atikokan MPP Kevin Holland and energy minister Stephen Lecce were in Thunder Bay […]
Science North’s ability to deliver new and innovative projects was given a boost last week with a significant commitment of federal funding. Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe announced more than $2.3 million for Science North to expand programming at its Ramsey Lake site as well as Dynamic Earth. Calling Science North […]
Former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has weighed in on the future of carbon pricing if she becomes the next Liberal leader, but what she said raises more questions than answers. In an interview with French-language TVA last week, Freeland said climate action is a major issue for her and she […]
First they lit up Jarvis. Now the committee behind Haldimand County’s premier Christmas festival wants to light up Canada by showing what a little kindness can do. Jarvis, a small town southwest of Hamilton, was named “Canada’s kindest community” after a nationwide search for “communities that embody kindness” led by […]
In a Facebook post Monday the Town of Fort Frances announced that it is partnering with the Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) to offer electronics recycling in Fort Frances. Manager of operations and facilities for the Town of Fort Frances Travis Rob says the partnership was an idea that came […]
Riverside Health Care is excited to announce the launch of a new online bill payment option to its website, providing a more accessible and user-friendly experience for patients, clients, residents and families. The online payment platform allows users to pay their bills conveniently using major credit and VISA debit cards. […]
DISTRICT – Northern MPPs are seeking input from anyone with an interest in making Highway 11 and Highway 17 safer to drive. Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof, Mushkegowuk-James Bay MPP Guy Bourgouin, and Thunder Bay-Superior North MPP Lise Vaugeois have initiated virtual town hall meetings, and held the first one January 20. More are planned, […]
THUNDER BAY — City officials want to see the former Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital property put to use. They’re asking the province to demolish the building and transfer the land to the municipality in order to develop multi-unit dwellings like townhouses and apartments there, said coun. Kristen Oliver, chair of the inter-governmental affairs […]
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission has partnered with the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce to compile a list of local businesses that export to the U.S. as part of an economic defense preparation strategy. Chamber president Charla Robinson said emerging tariffs are the most pressing challenge for businesses on both sides of the Canada-U.S. […]
