Local News from Across the Rainy River District
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A 30-day focused patrol initiative for the downtown core of Fort Frances concluded with positive results for local businesses. On June 21, 2024, the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated project “The Core”. The project was developed to respond to community concerns […]
A person from the Brantford-Brant area is in hospital with the first case of human rabies in Ontario since 1967, according to the Brant County Health Unit (BCHU). The details surrounding the case are scarce. But the BCHU has said the virus was believed to be contracted through exposure to […]
Barbara Monaghan of Fort Frances took home the latest winnings from the Riverside Foundation 50/50. She took home $9,243 with the same amount going to the Foundation. The deadline for the next draw is just around the corner. Tickets for the next Riverside 50/50 are available now at www.riverside5050.ca or […]
TIMISKAMING – New lifesaving technology is stepping in to help paramedics administer CPR. Pierre Poulin, deputy chief for the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) EMS, shared how they’re addressing the opioid crisis. Poulin highlighted both technological advancements and public education efforts. “As paramedics we’re always there, or […]
Terry Jones’ Elders always knew wild cats roamed across Magnetawan First Nation lands off the shores of Waaseyaagami-wiikwed (Georgian Bay) in northern “Ontario.” But the province’s Ministry of Natural Resources wouldn’t acknowledge them due to “lack of documentation,” according to the species-at-risk and research technician with the community roughly 80 […]
Dorm rooms are filled, parents return home and orientation activities wind down as students head to class this week at Confederation College and Lakehead University. This week, Confederation College welcomed nearly 3,500 new and returning students, including more than 1,300 international students. Michelle Salo, Confederation College president said, international student […]
Canola producers near Thunder Bay are following the latest trade-related dispute between Canada and China with consternation, as they fear the situation will push down prices if it’s allowed to drag on through the fall. “Markets can change quickly, so it is a concern,” Ryan Jaspers said on Wednesday from […]
On Wednesday the Town of Fort Frances issued a public notice regarding the connection of sump pumps to residential sewer pipes. “Due to some confusion regarding sump pit discharge, please take notice that under By-law 06/16 and the Ontario Building Code (2012), foundation drains and subsoil drainage pipes are not […]
Confederation College is hosting information sessions to inform local women about their options when it comes to joining the trades. There is funding available through the provincial government for women to join trade programs The college’s Women in Trades Program is designed to equip participants for successful careers in trades. […]
Starting today, September 5, all licensed convenience stores in Ontario can sell beer, cider, wine and ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages, marking the largest expansion of consumer choice and convenience in provincial alcohol sales since the end of prohibition almost 100 years ago. As of September 5, 4,187 convenience stores across Ontario […]
KENORA – A “critical shortage” of physicians has the Lake of the Woods District Hospital’s emergency department on the brink of closure, hospital officials say. The hospital has gone from having 20 physicians who worked in emergency in early 2022 to just nine part-time ER docs today, according to a […]
MORRISBURG – Back-to-school means new restrictions are in place for students when it comes to cell phones and smoking. Announced last spring, the provincial government is restricting cell phone use by students during school hours. This includes access to certain websites and applications on school internet networks like Facebook, Instagram, […]
