Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY – Two weeks after the province’s Inspector General of Policing announced that he was launching a probe into the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS), officials have now commented publicly on the inspection. Deputy Chief Ryan Hughes responded to questions from news media at Thursday’s police service board meeting. […]
(ANNews) – First Nations leaders from across Canada voted down a $47.8-billion child welfare settlement with the federal government at an Assembly of First Nations (AFN) special chiefs assembly on Treaty 7 territory. The special meeting, which occurred from Oct. 16 to 18 in Calgary, focused on a draft agreement […]
A panel discussion on the impact of Indigenous business in Northern Ontario took place in Thunder Bay on Thursday, hosted by the Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA). The panel discussion was moderated by Peter Collins and Chi Mino Ozhitoowin, and featured panelists Jason Thompson of Superior Strategies, Jonathon Mamakwa of […]
According to a document on the Rainy River District School Board website, as of September this year, “all Rainy River District School Board elementary and secondary schools will be introduced to updated Student Dress Guidelines.” These guidelines were developed with students across the district, and, according to the school board, […]
NORTHERN ONTARIO—Public health agencies in the north are emphasizing the need for a new funding model that reflects the unique challenges faced by Northern Ontario. These agencies, including Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD), are advocating for “equitable” funding based on the specific needs of the region, rather than standard […]
Northwestern Health Unit is reminding everyone to stay safe this respiratory illness season and to prevent unnecessary hospital visits by staying up to date on vaccinations. All eligible people are encouraged to get their influenza and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they are available. Everyone needs to do their part […]
(FORT FRANCES) The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), has charged an individual following a traffic stop. On October 22, 2024, at approximately 7:20 p.m. the Provincial Communications Centre received reports of a impaired driver leaving a licensed establishment in the Town of Fort Frances. Police […]
Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is stealthily privatizing ever-larger segments of health care, according to a provincewide coalition of activists. To illustrate their point, the Ontario Health Coalition and the Ontario Council of Health Unions are touring a Trojan horse through Northwestern Ontario. The large equine model made a stop in […]
Families of two slain First Nations women believe they are one step closer to the answers they’ve been seeking for almost two years, as the third stage of the search for the women’s remains gets underway. On Wednesday afternoon, Premier Wab Kinew joined Indigenous leaders, and family and friends of […]
In response to rising hate-related incidents, the Ontario government is stepping up efforts to protect vulnerable communities. A new $12.5 million investment over two years will be directed towards organizations most at risk, such as places of worship, cultural centers, and community hubs. This initiative aims to enhance security, provide […]
Fort Frances town council has lost another sitting councillor, the second resignation to rock council so far this term. Former councillor Mandi Olson announced her resignation in a letter posted to Facebook on Friday, October 18, 2024. The resignation was officially accepted by Town of Fort Frances municipal clerk Gabrielle […]
The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is moving ahead with its plans to reshuffle paramedic services in the region in order to ensure as high a standard of service as possible, while keeping as many ambulances on the road where staffing allows. In a press release issued on […]
