Local News from Across the Rainy River District
On Wednesday, July 30, Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski presented Brent Tookenay and Sheila McMahon with the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their service to the local community. King Charles III was crowned on May 6, 2023, and 30,000 medals are being distributed to eligible individuals […]
The Township of Emo is warning municipal residents to restrict their water usage due to low raw water flow. In a press release posted to its Facebook page this morning, the Township of Emo, along with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) is cautioning residents who draw from the municipal […]
The last full week of July saw local hockey standout Annalise ‘C.C.’ Hayes host the first ever CH27 Hockey Camp at the Memorial Sports Complex, an event that saw the accomplished player help local athletes develop crucial skills for the game. Hayes, a well-known player from her time with the […]
Singer-songwriter scheduled to play Hallett Brewing on August 20, 2025 After six [mostly] quiet years, Jack Pine is back on the road. The Ottawa/Gatineau alt-folk singer-songwriter — known for his fiery mandolin work, heartfelt lyrics, and live-wire performances — is hitting the highway solo this summer for a long-awaited tour […]
KENORA — A new dedicated initiative based in Kenora will aim to protect vulnerable young people from being sexually trafficked and help those who have been victimized. Alicia Rogerson, the executive director of Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services, told Newswatch in an interview that the new Kenora Children at Risk of Exploitation (or CARE) […]
THUNDER BAY — Coming from Port Coquitlam, B.C., the same hometown as Terry Fox, Tyler J. Ashton said he expected to “feel something” when he reached Thunder Bay on his first cross-country bicycle tour, “ I don’t think it’s till this second time through that it is finally hitting me.” […]
(Dryden, ON) – Members of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating a drowning incident that claimed the lives of two children. On Thursday, July 31, 2025, at approximately 4:10 pm, officers responded to a report of two youths observed entering the Wabigoon River in the […]
The Northwestern Innovation Centre is providing small and medium-sized Northern Ontario enterprises with a funding opportunity aimed at expanding technology to enhance business operations. The Northern Technology Accelerator Program (NTAP) is a non-repayable grant program that will cover up to 50 per cent of eligible technology costs to a maximum […]
THUNDER BAY — “Do not roll over, hit that guy back as hard as we possibly can.” That was Doug Ford’s message to Prime Minister Mark Carney, firing back at U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs during a press conference at Thunder Bay city hall. “President Trump taking direct aim at […]
THUNDER BAY – Premier Doug Ford came to Thunder Bay on Thursday to announce that his government is “spreading the wealth across the region.” The announcement was made at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 402 office and training centre, where Ford announced a total of $4 million to six organizations in the […]
EAR FALLS — Musicians and music lovers will soon be filling up Ear Falls Waterfront Park for the latest instalment of the Trout Forest Music Festival. This year’s all-Canadian lineup features performers like King Cardiac, Big Dave McLean, Rube & Rake and the teaming up of two prolific songwriters, Kris […]
An Ontario Superior Court decision striking down Premier Doug Ford’s plan to remove bike lanes in Toronto was a major blow to his government’s pro-car agenda. But for Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe, the ruling was more than just a win for one city — it reinforced municipal authority and supported […]
