Local News from Across the Rainy River District
An abundant food supply for black bears last year could explain why some bruins have emerged from their winter dens looking unusually plump this spring, provincial officials say. “Natural food conditions in the Northwest were excellent (in 2023), so many bears will be coming out of hibernation in better condition […]
April 22 is now recognized around the world as International Mother Earth Day (IMED) and this year marks the third anniversary of the United Nations (UN) designated observance. According to the UN, it’s a day intended to educate humanity on the environmental crisis we face, mobilize political will into action, […]
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples is calling for an immediate and in-depth investigation into the actions of the Thunder Bay Police, following the suspicious deaths of three Indigenous people – Corey Belesky, Mackenzie Moonias and Jenna Ostberg. Recently, the Ontario Provincial Police laid charges of obstruction and breach of trust […]
Effective Oct. 1, the Ontario government will increase the minimum wage from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, which will impact some employers, a business advocate says. The increase reflects a 3.9-per cent annualized wage increase based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index, bringing the province’s minimum wage to the second-highest […]
A $5-billion commitment for the long-awaited National Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program was announced in the proposed federal budget by the Liberal government last week, making an Indigenous loan company happy. The program aims to help foster economic empowerment and reconciliation by providing Indigenous communities with access to capital for ownership […]
THUNDER BAY – Residential school survivors gathered at a hotel on Highway 61 this week to discuss their experiences and how the Bringing Our Children Home Initiative should move forward. The initiative, also named Bikiiwewinig Nindawaashishiiminaanak, is investigating the possibility of unmarked graves where the Pelican Lake Indian Residential School […]
Newcomers in Canada are more than twice as likely to fall prey to scams compared to other residents, with more than one-third reporting they have been targeted by fraudsters, according to Scotiabank’s 2024 Fraud Poll. Some 38 percent of newcomers polled say they have been the victim to at least […]
Zach Whitecloud believes knowing what it takes to become a Stanley Cup champion could prove to be a key ingredient for the Vegas Golden Knights this season in their playoff run. Whitecloud, from the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in Manitoba, is a member of the Golden Knights and was with […]
Two rocking chairs. Two rockers. And something new – a friendly competition. Who better than Travis Green of Green’s Brandsource and Jill Howarth of Leon’s to have some ‘duel’n’? Who will be the most successful in earning pledges for LaVerendrye Hospital Auxiliary’s Rock’n for a Reason? Every year the Auxiliary […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police, (OPP) Detachment is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to a mischief that occurred on the 1300 block of Fifth Street East. Between April 13 at 6:00 p.m. and April 14 at 6:30 p.m. a red F150 parked at […]
In a recent social media post the Town of Fort Frances is reminding residents that they do indeed get grant funding to help pay for road repairs. The post says that the Town has received questions and comments about grants for road work. Part of the post goes into the […]
The 2024-25 federal budget is a plan to “unlock the door to the middle class for more Canadians – and renew the promise of our great country,” according to Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Kenora’s Conservative MP offered a different viewpoint Wednesday, saying the budget “keeps taxes high, builds bureaucracy instead […]
