Local News from Across the Rainy River District
On Thursday and Friday, Neskantaga First Nation will face off in court against the Ontario government over what the nation argues was a flawed consultation on a road that will link the province’s road infrastructure with the Ring of Fire mining region. Neskantaga First Nation, a remote, fly-in community located […]
In Canada, the vast majority of visible minorities live in areas that get too hot, and there are over 400 wildfires burning across the country, raising questions about the health impacts people of colour may deal with from inhaling smokey air. Studies from the U.S. show that health impacts from breathing […]
Sections of a major Tbaytel high-speed internet expansion currently rolling out in half a dozen communities just outside Thunder Bay are up and running and already have some subscribers signed up, the utility said Thursday. “The project is ongoing, however, we do have some customers currently subscribing to fibre (optic) […]
Ontarians are quickly running out of space to dispose of things they no longer want or need. The province’s landfills only have the capacity to support 10 to 13 more years of waste, according to Ontario’s 2023 State of the Environment Report. While Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk noted the […]
With the prevalence of natural disasters, like wildfires, tornadoes and floods, making an emergency plan for yourself and your family is a great way to keep everyone safe. But when you’re making that plan, don’t forget to include a plan for your pets, says the TurfMutt Foundation. Here are six […]
The Restricted Fire Zone in place for the entire Fire Region of Ontario is now lifted, effected July 11. The fire ban for Fort Frances is also lifted, but fires must be limited to a small, contained fires for cooking or personal use. Burning brush or grass still requires a […]
Fort Frances town council voted Monday night to create an ad hoc committee, made up of the mayor and two councillors, supported by the human resources department, to launch a search for a new CAO. Travis Rob has been serving in the role on an interim capacity since the departure […]
The Rainy River District Transportation Services Consortium (RRDTSC) is hoping to ensure a smooth start to the school year by reminding families to get their transportation change requests in on time. Anyone attending schools in the Rainy River District School Board or Northwest Catholic District School Board should send in […]
The Ontario government is providing nearly $550,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to IISD Experimental Lakes Area Inc. (IISD-ELA) for an aquaculture research project exploring the use of fish waste as fertilizer and its impact on freshwater in cultivated wild rice paddy areas. This investment will support […]
Just the other day, said a young woman from the Peepeekisis Cree Nation in Saskatchewan, she was assaulted while attending the Assembly of First Nation’s annual general assembly in Halifax. The statement was made before the assembly July 12, the second day of the three-day meeting and after a committee […]
Sections of popular recreational lakes a short drive from Thunder Bay are continuing this summer to become partially covered by an unsightly green slime that can be toxic to humans and fish. Recent samples taken from two lakes near the city have confirmed the presence of blue-green algae, public health […]
Development of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program between Lakehead University and the University of Guelph is progressing, with much to be done before the program turns out new veterinarians. Moira McPherson, Lakehead University’s outgoing president, says the last two months were the most crucial towards moving forward on […]
