Local News from Across the Rainy River District
KENORA — Nearly 150 employees at the Weyerhaeuser TimberStrand Plant in Kenora have voted to join the United Steelworkers union. In a media release issued Friday, the union said it has added 147 workers, who voted 97 per cent in favour of joining the Steelworkers. Prior to the vote, those […]
OTTAWA — The Ontario government wants to go fast on connecting the Ring of Fire to the highway system, but conservation scientist Adam Kirkwood cautions that haste carries risk. “There are definitely quite a few risks,” Kirkwood, a research associate with Wildlife Conservation Society Canada, told Newswatch. Financial risks are […]
THUNDER BAY — Kaveh Lozoomi-Garmroodi’s cell phone was connected to the blue Dodge Ram truck that was tracked to the scene where Samatar Warsame’s body was found, according to testimony heard in court this week. Information gathered during the first 24 hours following the homicide of Warsame in Thunder Bay […]
GRASSY NARROWS — “Dogs really are man’s best friend,” says Jason Cherry, who led the efforts to rescue Caesar, a husky mix dog, from a rock crevice in Grassy Narrows earlier this week. On April 14, Caesar sadly passed away after three days of community members and travellers from as […]
While welcoming the removal of federal and provincial taxes on newly built homes, Stouffville Mayor Iain Lovatt says significant questions remain around a new push from Ottawa and Queen’s Park to reduce municipal development charges (DCs) across Ontario. Announced March 30 by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford, […]
Fort Frances convenience store Ski’s Variety is changing hands and will soon become Rosey’s Convenience, Janice Neurinski, one of the outgoing owners, said. The announcement first came to the public light on Monday afternoon when Neurinski posted on social media, informing customers of the change and thanking the community for […]
The Fort Frances Lakers head coach is being recognized as the top coach in the league with the announcement coming Thursday morning as the team prepares to play in the league finals. “As a first year coaching, I couldn’t have asked for a better year,” Judson said shortly after the […]
THUNDER BAY- The city’s road manager says crews are working on filling potholes, but the weather is imposing some challenges. “We do have crews out, four to six each day, along with the Python trying to fill those holes best we can right now. It is a challenge because there […]
That’s the view of George Pirie, Timmins MPP and Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth, who is excited about the economic boom in his part of the province. “Northern Ontario’s got everything the world needs right here,” he said in an interview with the Temiskaming Speaker while attending the […]
Murillo’s long-time meat-processing plant is staying open, contrary to recent speculation that it is set to close, the operator said on Wednesday. “We’re booked right through to (next) January,” Paul Vellinga said from the Oliver Road plant. Vellinga, who operates the business with his wife, Eleanora, confirmed the operation remains […]
With the rising cost of living, food security remains a problem for many in Waterloo Region. To help support community members in need, the Woolwich Community Services (WCS) launched its spring food drive this month. Community members can drop off non-perishable items at Foodland Elmira, Food Basics Elmira or Woolwich […]
TORONTO — Ending a year of speculation as the province took over direct administration of several school boards, Education Minister Paul Calandra announced sweeping changes to the education system Monday (April 13). The legislation announced, if passed, will restructure school board senior administration and strip financial accountability duties from trustees. […]
