Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY — New Democrat MPP Lise Vaugeois says the government’s proposed changes to the Election Act are good for the governing Tories but bad for democracy. The government, for its part, says the changes would “strengthen and increase public trust in the province’s electoral system.” Among the reforms proposed this week […]
Visitors to the Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home are being warned of an outbreak of respiratory illness in the facility’s west wing. Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, declared the outbreak Thursday, immediately implementing visitor restrictions and masking protocols. Residents may only have two visitors or […]
Fort Frances is weighing whether or not to increase insurance deductibles, but at least one councillor believes a possible increase should be held off a little longer. During Monday night’s meeting of Fort Frances Town Council, Councillor Wendy Brunetta said council should reconsider the idea of increasing insurance deductibles. A […]
The Ontario government is spending $3.2 million to launch the next intake of funding applications under the Indigenous Economic Development Fund (IEDF). Applications for funding under the fund will be open until Dec. 1 and must be submitted through Transfer Payment Ontario at www.tpon.gov.on.ca. “Our government is continuing to make […]
TORONTO — Ontario’s premier and Indigenous affairs minister say support for mental health in First Nations is not tied to signing resource development deals. Doug Ford and Greg Rickford were among those on hand at Queen’s Park on Oct. 29 to sign a new partnership agreement with Webequie First Nation […]
THUNDER BAY – Without an increase in larger-scale housing projects, the city won’t meet its 2025 housing target of 675 units, according to the city’s director of development services, Joel Depeuter. “We are currently not on track to meet that target, though we expect to meet, to exceed last year’s performance,” Depeuter […]
TORONTO — Ontario’s mines minister says its new streamlined permitting process for the resource sector is necessary, but that’s not how North Spirit Lake Chief Brandon Rae sees it. To the contrary, he told a news conference Wednesday at Queen’s Park, “what it really does is weaken consultation” and silence […]
If you didn’t get a Tour De Fort Passport and are hoping to hear some live music right here at home, you have a chance coming soon. Canadian blues musician Jesse Roper is making a special appearance on the Townshend Theatre stage next Tuesday, November 4, 2025, as an extra […]
RRDSB Youth Outreach Worker discusses the importance of making mistakes From a Librarian Assistant to an Educational Assistant, and now to her current role as a Youth Outreach Worker, Rebecca Tolen has 25 years of experience across her various roles in education. She encourages students to make mistakes and learn […]
Staff go above and beyond expectations in the service they provide to Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) students, and the board makes sure to recognize it. One of the most recent staff members to be recognized is Robert Murphy, received a recognition of excellence for 25 years of service […]
Riverside Health is once again inviting trick-or-treaters to bring the Halloween magic to long-term care homes this Friday night. “For many residents, this annual event is one of the highlights of the year,” Riverside Health said in a press release.“A joyful opportunity to see the smiles, excitement, and creativity of […]
After spending a long time away from family living in Toronto, Jessica Shute and Jol Smith moved back to the Fort Frances area. One of the big things they missed was specialty coffee and something they saw a market for was high quality men’s and short hair grooming, so they […]
