Local News from Across the Rainy River District
When Barb Rickards, a Regional Food Distribution Association (RFDA) volunteer, watched empty beer cans being tossed in the rubbish at the Fort William Gardens in 2019, she began a fundraising journey that would take six years to reach her goal. This month, Rickards has successfully raised $10,000 from collecting empty […]
The United Beef Club funday meeting was held on Saturday, July 26, at the Leblanc residence. The meeting was scheduled to begin at 9 but due to a rain delay, it got pushed back an hour. At 10 a.m. the meeting was called to order by president Kennah Leblanc, followed […]
(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 […]
MANITOULIN—“We’ve passed too many boundaries,” David Suzuki said last week—not with thunder, but with the hush before a storm. After decades urging Canada to listen—to science, the land, ancestors—he no longer hedges. “It’s too late,” he told iPolitics. “We’re not going to do it.” The Earth has already warmed past […]
It’s time again to start the engines for the 26th annual Superior Classics Car Club Drag Fest in Terrace Bay. Vendors, racers and spectators have come together at the former air strip in the town for the event that draws visitors from across Ontario, Manitoba, and the U.S. According to […]
KENORA — The worlds of medicine and theatre have more in common than one might think. That’s according to Dr. Lisa Habermehl, who has worked as a rural family physician in the Kenora and Red Lake areas. She’s also an assistant professor at NOSM University. Outside of the medical world, […]
In the rubble of a hotel fire, the outline of a blessing. The Quality Inn in Winkler recently suffered a catastrophic structural fire. But amidst the gutted rooms and scorched carpets, there remained usable coffee tables, nightstands, and TVs. Schinkel Properties, the hotel’s owner, called Nathan Elias with an offer: […]
