Local News from Across the Rainy River District
At a rate of 50-70 meteors per hour, and with the pleasant weather of the summer months, the Perseid meteor shower is a popular viewing for amateur and expert astronomers alike. The Perseids peak in activity on the 12th and the 13th of August this year, and are best viewed […]
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared that the Respiratory Outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home’s East Wing has ended, with all units resuming normal operations. Restrictions are no longer in effect for visitors and residents. Our detailed safety procedures and infection prevention control […]
The Board of Directors for Community Living Fort Frances and District (CLFFD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robyn Melville as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 14, 2025. Robyn brings over 13 years of experience in the developmental services sector and has been a valued member of the CLFFD […]
Provincial police are asking the public for tips following Wednesday morning’s discovery of the body of a 48-year-old Ignace man lying on a local highway. Police said they received reports from motorists just before 6 a.m. that the man — who has not been identified — was lying near town […]
Supercom Industries, a manufacturing company headquartered at Fort William First Nation, has received $195,946 from the Ontario government to build and market an innovation that improves railway foundations. Thunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Kevin Holland made the announcement at the facility on Thursday and said the funding, which comes through the Northern […]
THUNDER BAY — Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN), which represents 49 First Nations across northern Ontario, added to debate on Métis claims in the province with a statement on recent historical research. A report published last month by Wabun Tribal Council, an organization for six First Nations in northeastern Ontario, says […]
THUNDER BAY — Indigenous consultations relating to the controversial Bill 5 were scheduled for Friday in the Lakehead, but who was consulted and where the sessions took place are unclear. Newswatch contacted several First Nations chiefs who said they were not aware of the sessions. Aroland Chief Sonny Gagnon and […]
Water is the lifeblood of agriculture, but climate change and shifting weather patterns are straining access. Longer droughts, heavier downpours, and greater competition for resources are forcing producers to rethink irrigation, crop choices, and land management. Farmers Maggie Winchester and Mattson Griffiths of Parachute Farm in Vankleek Hill are working […]
The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame 5th induction ceremonies are being held this Saturday evening at La Place Rendez-vous. The event starts at 5 p.m. with a Social Hour, dinner at 6 p.m., followed by the induction ceremonies. The Hall of Fame is grateful to Cassandra Armstrong for agreeing […]
(THUNDER BAY, ON) – The North West Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) completed the Civic Holiday long weekend traffic campaign from Friday, August 1 to Monday, August 4, 2025. Focusing on the “Big Four” – impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive driving (including speeding), and seatbelt compliance, the OPP […]
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO — Regional representatives from all levels of government are applauding a recently-announced federal stimulus package for the softwood lumber industry and agree that collaboration is key to the sector’s survival and growth. Ottawa announced on Tuesday a series of measures potentially totalling about $1.2 billion as part of […]
SIOUX LOOKOUT — Officials with the Meno Ya Win Health Centre say they intend to submit preliminary design documents for a new long-term care facility to the province on or before September 1. The hospital in Sioux Lookout received a $2.5 million planning grant from the province in late 2024; […]
