Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Post-secondary institutions across the province are feeling the pinch from the significant changes announced by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) earlier this year. Lakehead University saw a 15-per cent decline in new first-semester international student enrolment this fall compared to 2023 and Confederation College saw a 39.2-per cent decrease. […]
The 56th edition of the Festival du Voyageur is just around the corner! From February 14 to 23, Parc du Voyageur will be (fingers crossed) glistening with beautiful white snow ready to welcome thousands of festivalgoers to celebrate joie de vivre and to discover Francophone and Indigenous cultures. “While we […]
While considered rare, outbreaks related to the Listeria bacteria have been identified in several food products this year in Ontario, underscoring the need for inspection, say officials. Up to September 1, 73 cases of Listeriosis were reported in the province, up dramatically compared to the five-year average of 50 reported […]
THUNDER BAY — After a highly successful summer accommodating 17 cruise ships at the port, Embark Port Services Ltd gives thanks to the province for their support. With the $25,664 in Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) funding, Embark Port Services Ltd. was able to purchase a specialized mobile baggage […]
Applications are now open for the next councillor of the Town of Fort Frances. At last night’s meeting of town council, it was officially decided that the process to appoint a councillor to fill the seat vacated by Mandi Olson would begin today, and be concluded with a Special Council […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Police are investigating a fatal single motor vehicle collision on Highway 11. On November 12, 2024, just after 2:30 p.m., emergency services including Rainy River District Emergency Medical Services, Halkirk Fire Team and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Rainy River District Detachment responded to a report […]
Although she was bullied about her appearance while growing up, 21-year-old Keisha DeBungie always had an interest in beauty and fashion, leading to her candidacy with Miss Indigenous Canada. Despite her anxiety about public speaking at the upcoming event and her existing educational commitments, she finds reassurance in the supportive […]
The holiday season is fast approaching, but the time to step up and help those in need in the community is already here. The Salvation Army is officially kicking off its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign in the Rainy River District. Kettles will be running throughout the months of November and […]
A team skipped by Kim Beaudry out of the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre (CFFCC) will head south to Barrie to participate in the Canadian Club Curling Championship starting Monday. Many gathered at the CFFCC on Monday evening to send off Team Beaudry after their usual Monday evening game. Coming […]
The head coach of the Fort Frances High School Muskie Boys hockey team hopes the return of several seniors and players from past years will be key to the team’s return to OFSAA this year. When high school hockey tryouts took place in September, many of the players had had […]
Half the people in the district that have diabetes are completely unaware of their condition, according to Amanda Roy, Communications Lead for the Rainy River District Ontario Health Team. That’s why the health team, along with their community partners, is hosting a diabetes awareness campaign, with plans to distribute thousands […]
This morning, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers issued a “72-hour strike notice” to Canada Post for both the RSMC and Urban bargaining units. The notice puts the union in a legal strike position as early as Friday, November 15, if negotiated settlements have not been reached. In a release […]
