Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY – Economic professor at Lakehead University, Livio Di Matteo, says there is no need to fear a recession. “That could become a self-fulfilling prophecy if people start to believe they’re in a recession or think they are in one. At this point in time, people should conduct their […]
Intercity Shopping Centre has been sold, and it is now in the hands of Montreal-based Leyad, a privately owned real estate investment and development firm with its key focus on retail, multi-residential, industrial properties and hotel properties across Canada. Leyad will also become Intercity’s property manager, taking over the reins […]
While there is no doubt that pesticides severely impact the health of honey bees, the number-one threat to these creatures is actually a tiny parasite known as Varroa destructor. These mites are just as deadly as their name suggests and are the leading cause of death for overwintering colonies in […]
The bench staff that coached the Fort Frances Lakers to a regular season finish atop the division will return next season recharged and hungry to take a shot at winning it all. The Lakers announced on social media that Head Coach and General Manager Luke Judson will return to lead […]
As summer weather settles in to the Rainy River District, thoughts will turn to regular summertime activities like fishing, boating and off-roading with ATV’s, and the Ontario Provincial Police are warning riders to use their heads this summer to stay safe on the trails. This week, June 1-7, marks ATV […]
A partnership of local agencies and organizations is inviting the community to join in the Interagency Pride Event being held “in a spirit of inclusion and celebration” on Monday, June 8, at the 52 Canadians Arena ice surface at the Memorial Centre. The event will run from 2:00 p.m. to […]
A wildfire burning about 50 kilometres north of Thunder Bay got a bit smaller in size on Monday, but still remained classified as not under control, provincial officials said. The Smiley Lake blaze is located about 4.5 kilometres west of Highway 527, burning on the southeast side of the lake, […]
KENORA – Eight new Water Operators are ready to begin providing safe drinking water to their communities as Class 1 Water Operators, after graduating from the Drinking Water Internship Program on May 21. “Safe water should be a given anywhere. Having qualified operators are basically the last line of defence […]
Indigenous searchers are calling for the creation of a permanent search and rescue team in Thunder Bay, where the bodies of four missing persons have been found over the past two weeks. Meanwhile, Thunder Bay’s police chief and the region’s First Nations leaders traded barbs on social media, amid criticism […]
Seventy years after its publication, Ray Bradbury’s 1953 novel Fahrenheit 451 can still be found holding on with white knuckles to the required reading list of some grade 10, mid-level English classes. The copies that are handed out would fail to spark a flame of interest under students, even if […]
Shelly Nastor has made a point of spreading awareness and fundraising for Crohn’s and Colitis causes since her daughter was diagnosed with colitis at the age of 12. This Sunday, she’s organizing a “Gutsy Walk” with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada to do just that in town. Gutsy Walks are Canada-wide […]
As the campaign to bring advanced diagnostic imaging equipment to the district nears the finish line, local restaurants are stepping up to help it get there. The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is announcing The Great Burger Giveback fundraiser, an initiative bringing together several Fort Frances and Rainy River District […]
