Local News from Across the Rainy River District
(La Vallee, ON) – A report of a vehicle in the ditch on Highway 611 turned into a criminal driving investigation with two arrests and multiple charges. On August 11, 2024, at approximately 8:30 pm, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Fort Frances Detachment was called to a vehicle in the […]
Six regional First Nations have filed a case with the Ontario Superior Court to challenge the province’s Mining Act as an unconstitutional violation of their treaty and Charter equality rights. A news conference was held at Queen’s Park on Monday morning to publicly announce the case and address questions from […]
The province is putting millions of dollars to train more people for jobs in the trades, specifically in Northwestern Ontario. Premier Doug Ford and David Piccini, minister of labour, immigration, training and skills development, made an appearance in Thunder Bay at Ironworkers Local 759. The pair announced the province’s nearly […]
(ORILLIA, ON) – A sharp increase in motorcyclist fatalities in recent weeks has the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) urging motorcyclists and motorists to be alert, cautions and avoid all manner of risky driving when sharing the road. Thirty six (36) motorcyclists have died on OPP-patrolled roads so far this year, […]
Ten years ago, the body of a teenage girl was discovered in a Winnipeg river, sparking a national conversation about the safety of Indigenous women in Canada, and ultimately leading to what would become the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Tina Fontaine was just 15 […]
THUNDER BAY — Getting a resolution for water protection passed at a recent Assembly of First Nations general assembly was a big win for the Ojibways of Onigaming community, Chief Jeffrey Copenace said recently. “To be able to have that support and to have our delegation acknowledged by the delegates […]
TIMISKAMING – An animal rescue in Northern Ontario is on the brink of closure amid economic pressures and a lack of financial assistance from municipal and federal sources. Jennifer MacKewn, the founder and president of Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary located in New Liskeard, said they are spending upwards of […]
The Town of Fort Frances is hosting a public open house, tonight, August 8, regarding our New Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review. The open house will run from 6-8 p.m., with a presentation at 6;15 p.m., at La Place Rendez-Vous, 1201 Idylwild Drive The Official Plan is a […]
The 22nd Annual Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts’ Ride for Memories is ready to go and roaring through the district this weekend. Set to begin at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, 2024, the riders will make their way through the district before ending in Fort Frances for dinner […]
Owning your place of business brings both freedom and risk. To help business owners and owners-to-be navigate the pros, cons and potential pitfalls of one of the most critical decisions of entrepreneurship, the Rainy River Future Development Corporation is offering a free seminar, called “Unlock the Secrets to Successful Commercial […]
A website dedicated to Northern Ontario food production — “identifying who is producing what and where” — could help link up local growers with large-scale consumers like hospitals and schools, says a northern agricultural think-tank. “We have unique products to offer in Northern Ontario, and it’s easy to find farmers […]
We live in an age of fast-charge technology where speed is king. Today, the lithium-ion battery is responsible for charging most personal electronic devices. But without proper use, it can pose grave risks. The lithium-ion battery is currently the coolest kid on the technology block. It’s compact and light and […]
