Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The future of forestry in northwestern Ontario is bright, green and growing, according to information presented to Fort Frances council by Mike Willick, president of Boundary Waters Forest Management Corporation. BWFMC is a board of industrial, municipal, Anishnaabeg and Metis interests, supported by a small administrative staff, which works collaboratively […]
Quest for the Best 2023 is a wrap, and organizers have said it was the highest attended show on record. Local talent took to the stage, and offered up an amazing show, full of variety and talent. “The show the performers put on was nothing short of amazing!” said organizers. […]
Northwestern Ontario will continue to have the same number of federal ridings, but the number of constituents in Thunder Bay-Superior North is growing. The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario announced this week they have concluded their process, which has resulted in a proposal to reshape the electoral map across […]
Almaguin Community Economic Development (ACED) is creating a housing task force to help alleviate the housing shortage in the region. Dave Gray, ACED’s Director of Economic Development, says since announcing the initiative, five area town councils have voiced their support for the Almaguin Regional Housing Task Force. They are Sundridge, […]
The Ontario government has taken a significant step towards streamlining the vehicle buying and selling process by expanding the online Digital Dealership Registration (DDR) system to include used cars. This move aims to enhance convenience and efficiency for dealerships and consumers across the province. With the latest expansion, new and […]
Mine exploration companies that have zeroed in on Northern Ontario for its critical mineral abundance have turned Thunder Bay into a hub for the northern mining sector with many area businesses now contributing to the industry. One of these businesses is Northstream Safety and Rehab which provides essential testing for […]
Senate Standing Committee on Indigenous Peoples chair Senator Brian Francis calls a report released July 19 a “road map” to help survivors of Indian residential schools and their families. Honouring the Children Who Never Came Home: Truth, Education and Reconciliation is a 30-page report that examines the progress made—or lack of […]
Goaltender Carter George is one of 24 players invited to represent Canada in the men’s summer Under-18 Team that will skate in the Hlinka Gretzky Cup in Slovakia and Czechia. “[I remember] getting the call from our goalie coach Justin Pogge [while I was on break at work]. I was […]
The Fort Frances Business Improvement Area (BIA) is looking for your input on what should go on top of Scott Street’s new lampposts. Since the old lampposts and the stars on top of them had run their course, the BIA was given two options — refurbish the stars, or get […]
If you are looking for a job to better discover a career in policing, why not consider becoming a cadet? The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is hiring cadets across the province. The OPP Cadet Program focuses on enhancing the career development and experience of future OPP police constable candidates. Cadets […]
A new federal bill formally recognizing the Metis Nation was introduced by federal Crown-Indigenous Relations minister late last month – but not everyone is on board. The federal government introduced Bill C-53 in the House of Commons in late June, otherwise known as ‘An Act respecting the recognition of certain […]
Members of Ontario’s Public Service Pension Plan want clarity on how the province’s largest pension fund manager is actually implementing its climate commitments. The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO), which manages over $73 billion in assets, released a climate action plan last year detailing its plan to cut or cancel out […]
