Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The economic value of having a Costco in Thunder Bay has its merits, according to some local experts. Jamie Taylor, chief executive officer of the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission, says having a large retail warehouse helps to position the city as the hub for regional shopping. “Many people […]
The Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association Showcase, held in Thunder Bay this week, marked 30 years of highlighting exploration in Northwestern Ontario. The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) partnered with the Prospectors Association to host numerous prospectors, junior and major mining companies, suppliers, contractors, investors and government partners from […]
Two separate OPP traffic stops this week led to the arrests of multiple drivers who were determined to be driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. The province began cracking down more heavily on dangerous driving last November after new legislature was introduced as a response to the “Andrew’s […]
Thunder Bay and regional shoppers may soon be jumping for joy after wholesale giant Costco was confirmed to have purchased an eight-hectare plot of land in the city. According to reporting from TBnewswatch.com, the sale was confirmed by Toby Singlehurst, the Ontario division president for Forum Properties, who told the […]
THUNDER BAY — The idea of a Costco going up in Thunder Bay has been talked about for many years. Asked for his thoughts on the American-based wholesale club building its big box store along Golf Links Road and Central Avenue, Mayor Ken Boshcoff told Newswatch Tuesday evening that “when […]
The Township of Nipigon is now able to showcase its tourism destinations with the start of a new website. Earlier this year, the Township unveiled its five-year tourism marketing plan, which was developed through a partnership with Destination Northern Ontario and Superior Country, the arms-length, non-profit destination marketing organization overseeing […]
Rural residents who claim their mailboxes have been plowed by a passing snow plow, causing significant damage, may have some recourse, but any reimbursement likely depends on the plow’s operator. In Neebing, the maximum a complainant could receive is $35 following a review. Damage to mailboxes “does happen occasionally,” Neebing […]
THUNDER BAY – The city is moving ahead with three multi-residential projects despite concern from some councillors about the possible impact of high-density housing. On Tuesday, city council approved the sale of the city-owned lots at 144 Fanshaw Street, 300 Tokio Street and 791 Arundel Street to Terralux General Contractors […]
It appears that Canada Post is moving forward with its restructuring plan, which includes several proposed cost-saving measures, including the end of door-to-door mail delivery and the possibility of post office closures. Last week, the Crown corporation announced that it is moving forward with the transformation plan, as directed by […]
The Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts continues this week with 79 vocal performances over two days of competition today and Thursday at the Fort Frances Knox United Church. Today’s session of vocal competitions included performances from the Cornerstone Christian School Grade 3/4 Choir and the Soaring Eagles […]
A respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) outbreak has ended at the Special Care Unit (SCU) and West Wing at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home, although the outbreak remains active on the East Wing, Riverside Health Care said Wednesday. “Enhanced masking protocols remain in effect across all Riverside facilities as part of […]
A new program for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been launched by Kenora – Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services (KRRDCFS) to provide enhanced services designed specifically for the needs of people living on the spectrum. “A lot of clinicians felt inadequately prepared to work […]
