Local News from Across the Rainy River District
TORONTO — Today Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, released the following statement regarding the incoming 30th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario: “On behalf of the people of Ontario, it is an honour to congratulate Edith Dumont on being installed as the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and the first ever Francophone […]
First Nations leaders broke ground Monday on a project that will see the site of the former Kapyong Barracks transformed into the country’s largest urban reserve, and released ambitious plans for the first phase of the massive development project. “We’ve dealt with a lot of negativity and naysayers with the […]
(THUNDER BAY, ON) – Members from the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment are requesting assistance from the public identifying a suspect involved in a string of break and enters at multiple seasonal properties in the Pass Lake area, within the Municipality of Shuniah. Between the evening of September […]
Chapter One focuses on transforming children’s futures through a program that aims to provide one-on-one support to children struggling with reading. Chapter One began in the United States, but in 2018 they came to Canada, and while they aren’t in every province yet, the organization is primed for expansion to […]
They’re “sneakier” than mosquitos, and undeterred by a bit of cool, pre-winter weather. When it comes to ticks, public health officials are advising hunters, hikers and other outdoorsy types who like to tromp around in the bush during fall to stay alert. Ticks are not just a summer concern. “If […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating an incident at a local residence. On November 5, 2023, shortly before 11:00 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment responded to an incident at a local residence on Sixth […]
Remembrance Day in Canada is a time-honoured tradition, a day of reflection, gratitude, and solemn commemoration of the sacrifices made by the nation’s veterans. While the essence of this day remains deeply rooted in tradition, the methods of commemoration have evolved with the times. In today’s digital age, technology and […]
It’s time municipalities across Ontario declare intimate partner violence an epidemic. That’s the message Norah Kennedy, the executive director at Orangeville’s Family Transition Place, brought to council when it met Oct. 30. And it had a particular gravity given murders that had happened in Sault Ste. Marie in late-October. In […]
Thunder Bay, Ont. — Since its beginnings, Fort William’s deep-rooted history as one of the first trading posts during the fur trade in the early 1800s provided the nucleus of what would become Thunder Bay. The Thunder Bay Museum and Fort William Historical Park have collaborated to present what life […]
As the air turns brisk and festive decorations start to appear in retailers and public spaces across Canada, it’s a sure sign that the holiday season is approaching. For Canada Post, this time of year signifies the onset of their peak season. From October 30, 2023, until January 14, 2024, […]
Faces of Canada Today features poppies crafted by Indigenous makers in a major art installation In honour of National Indigenous Veterans Day, the Juno Beach Centre (JBC) is pleased to announce that its newest exhibition, Faces of Canada Today, will include a major art installation that features poppies crafted by […]
Around 400 members of the Métis community gathered in Sault Ste. Marie this week to take part in a rights conference that had an eye on the past as well as the future. This four-day affair, which began Sunday and wrapped up Wednesday, served as a major milestone for the […]
