Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce wants federal candidates to pay attention to several economic opportunities for the region. Charla Robinson, President of Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, said “we know that different parties have different priorities but the number one strategy is we want parties to […]
bookstore braces for U.S. tariff fallout NEW LISKEARD – Inside Chat Noir Books, the scent of fresh coffee mingles with the crisp pages of new books. Nestled in the heart of New Liskeard, the independent bookstore has been a community staple since 2003, offering a carefully curated selection of books, […]
Ontario rolled out an $11-billion support package Monday to help businesses and workers under pressure from US tariffs — but industry experts and new polling suggest the relief may not be enough for a crisis expected to drag on well beyond the six-month window the Ford government has proposed. The relief plan, […]
As spring migration brings thousands of birds back to Northern Ontario, concerns over avian influenza are on the rise. Lawrence Martin, director of the lands and resources department at Mushkegowuk Council, is urging hunters to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions while hunting geese and ducks this season. Martin, who […]
The Town of Fort Frances Operations and Facilities Division, at 08:00 on April 2, 2025, declared a significant weather event. At 16:00 on April 2, 2025, The Town of Fort Frances declares the end of the significant weather event. We would like to thank the residents for working with the […]
(Fort Frances, Ont.) – Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a vehicle of interest related to a fail to remain collision. On March 27, 2025, at approximately 4:30 pm, an unknown person collided with a parked vehicle in the Safeway parking lot located at 417 Scott Street in […]
Juanita Lawson fidgeted with two scraps of paper as she wound down a meeting with Thunder Bay media on Monday. The interviews marked the official end of her consumption and treatment program, as well as the closure of the only safe supply site in northern Ontario. The NorWest Community Health […]
The City of Thunder Bay has received more than $2.7 million from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) as part of a hosting agreement for Gateway Casino Thunder Bay in the 2024 fiscal year. For nearly 25 years, the City has hosted the casino, which supports local employment and contributes to the local economy. It […]
A measles outbreak in Norfolk County appears to be slowing down, mirroring a trend being seen around the province. The outbreak had seen at least 116 people infected in the area bound by Grand Erie Public Health — three cases in Brantford-Brant, the rest in Norfolk — as of the March 27 update from Public Health […]
Though the elimination of Canada’s supply-management system for milk production has been touted in some circles as a way of placating U.S. President Donald Trump in the ongoing Canada-U.S. trade war, at least one veteran producer believes doing so would end on a sour note. Bernie Kamphof, who operates an […]
The University of Winnipeg is touting the rollout of its first doctoral program as a way to recruit and retain more public-minded scientists in Manitoba. Starting this fall, U of W is introducing a PhD in bioscience and policy — a major milestone for a campus that has long been […]
With a federal election day less than a month away, the Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding is heading towards a full complement of candidates who will be fighting to be the voice of the region. As of time of writing on Monday, March 31, 2025, just over a week after Liberal […]
