Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Two and a half years have flown by since Cameron Penney began his work in one of the most fast-paced and exciting industries as manager of social media at True North Sports Entertainment, the company that owns the Winnipeg Jets. Similar to the players on the ice, Penney and his […]
The Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) has been making strides to prepare students to work in a changing cultural landscape. Around 40 per cent of RRDSB students identify as Indigenous, calling for a more concentrated effort to ensure that there are resources and opportunities for teachers to embed Indigenous […]
From Jan. 10-14 the Northern Ontario Mixed Doubles Curling Championship was held at the Stratton Curling club. The event featured a team from Stratton, one from Fort Frances and another from Sudbury. The tournament was a double round robin in which each team played each other twice with the team […]
TORONTO — The Ontario government is taking continued action to emphasize back-to-basics learning by introducing mandatory learning through clear and direct instruction in reading, writing and math for kindergarten students. Combined with hands-on and play-based learning, this new kindergarten curriculum will ensure students entering Grade 1 across the province have […]
Manitoba Health has noted a recent increase in cases of Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) and Invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) infections in Manitoba. This increases the risk in northwestern Ontario due to frequent travel between our region and Manitoba. The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) area does regularly have higher iGAS […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared a Respiratory Outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. Enhanced visitor restrictions and masking protocols are in place. Only two visitors or caregivers may visit at a time, and visitors should only visit one resident per visit. […]
THUNDER BAY — Several local representatives will soon make the case for Thunder Bay issues in front of provincial members of parliament and ministers. Mayor Ken Boshcoff will head to Toronto this week along with councillors Shelby Ch’ng, Kristen Oliver and Kasey Etreni – for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal […]
The City of Thunder Bay has lined up an exciting list of events for 2024 and is calling for food and entertainment vendors, buskers, street performers, artisans and community groups to sign up and participate. The 2024 lineup of events has more than a dozen dates and includes the Live […]
HURON-PERTH – Customers may have noticed a new nicotine product, Zonnic, for sale across the region. “Health Canada has approved the sale of flavoured nicotine pouches by Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. in such a way that the products can be legally sold to children of any age,” Dr. Miriam Klassen […]
A Manitoba Chief Justice admitted this week the criminal justice system in this province has a lot of work to do if it is to become a system that is fair and equitable for everyone. “We know that a disproportionate number of Indigenous Manitobans are jailed younger, are denied bail, […]
The search for a new CAO has broadened its scope. The ad hoc search committee charged with the task of finding a new CAO has hired a professional recruitment firm, Leadership Source, to aid in the search. Fort Frances has been without a permanent CAO since parting ways with former […]
Looking for a boost from the January blahs? New Year’s resolutions needing a reboot? Wanting to make a difference in our community? The LaVerendrye Hospital Auxiliary’s Women’s Wellness Workshop is the place for you. With a theme of “Inform, Indulge, Inspire”, the workshop will bring together women to learn about […]
