Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, and Timmins now top the list of cities in Ontario with the highest rates of opioid deaths. Greater Sudbury ranks seventh. The numbers are grim: Thunder Bay lost 80 people in 2024—69.14 deaths per 100,000 residents. Sault Ste. Marie recorded 38 deaths, a rate of 48.36. Timmins followed with […]
Canada’s internal trade barriers remain under scrutiny as the federal, provincial, and territorial governments take steps to reduce the red tape limiting labour mobility, economic growth, and cross-border cooperation. In interviews with The Review, federal and provincial representatives explained their priorities for harmonizing interprovincial trade and significantly reducing economic losses. Québec Minister for […]
June is Italian Heritage Month, bringing Thunder Bay’s Italian community together with dance, traditional food, and friendship. Tony Tarsitano, the public relations chairman for the Italian Cultural Centre, welcomed the large gathering, which included members of the Italian Society of Port Arthur and several other groups, and opened the ceremony […]
It was 2003, and the general public had their elbows up with local bars and restaurant owners on two sides of the controversial proposed Tobacco Free Thunder Bay bylaw. A plebiscite in 2003 determined that almost 90 per of the citizens said, ‘yes, we want a bylaw to protect non-smokers,” particularly employees who […]
Whether you’re a real estate agent, potential homebuyer, or real estate speculator, one fact is clear about Manitoba’s current housing market: there are not enough homes in the province to meet demand—not even remotely so. According to the Fraser Institute, a Canadian watchdog for government policy, Manitoba’s housing prices have […]
Fish for free across Ontario on June 14 and 15 TORONTO — This Father’s Day weekend, the Ontario government is offering all Canadian residents the opportunity to fish for free across the province on June 14 and 15. “This Father’s Day weekend, take the opportunity to head outdoors, cast a […]
In December 2024, council requested staff to research the possibility of creating a naming rights policy in an effort to increase Town revenue. That policy was brought to council at Monday night’s meeting and formally adopted. The report, which includes a draft policy, was brought to council by CAO Marcel […]
Just days after Donald Trump took office, Borderland Pride issued a statement cautioning the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Borderland Pride characterized President Trump’s stance on trans and gender non-conforming people as a hostile, condemnable, and “despicable attack.” So, Borderland Pride’s members unanimously decided against having its annual border crossing pride march […]
Fish for free across Ontario on June 14 and 15 TORONTO — This Father’s Day weekend, the Ontario government is offering all Canadian residents the opportunity to fish for free across the province on June 14 and 15. “This Father’s Day weekend, take the opportunity to head outdoors, cast a […]
Thankfully we have received a worthwhile amount of rain and even though I am complaining about being cold, the temperature will help to allow the rain to soak in. This will help with pastures, hay and for those that have been watering their lawn. I am still feeling nervous about […]
The Emo and District Auxiliary Strawberry Social takes place this Friday, June 13, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Emo Hospital. Admission is $5 at the door. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the afternoon and support the Auxiliary. After a complete renovation, the Dance Hall is up […]
The province can’t sit on its hands while at least five rural fire departments near Thunder Bay face the prospect of shutting down due to a volunteer shortage and the difficulty of meeting training requirements, NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois says. “What can be done to make (firefighter) training more accessible, […]
