Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The never-ending cycle of forest fires gets some ‘rare good news’ from first-of-its-kind data on the phenomenon occasionally called ‘zombie fires.’ A new study from Wilfrid Laurier University examined the impacts of overwintering fires, also known as zombie fires. Jennifer Baltzer, Canada research chair in forests and global change, published […]
An association that advocates for duty-free shops in is calling political attention to a crisis facing what they call vital Canadian businesses. According to a release from the Frontier Duty Free Association, duty-free businesses are “vital to rural border communities.” and is calling on political leaders to “adopt urgent measures […]
Canada is fighting back against automotive tariffs imposed by the U.S. Government. The Canadian Department of Finance released a statement on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from minister François-Philippe Champagne on “countermeasures against auto imports from the United States” which begin today, April 9, 2025. Champagne called the U.S. imposed tariffs […]
Howl at the Moon, Thunder Bay’s first dry saloon and late-night coffee bar, is celebrating its second anniversary by thanking all the organizations and patrons that supported the establishment that is vital for so many people. “We’re still here,” said Jody Loos, founder and owner of the dry bar. He […]
Canada officially eliminated measles in 1998, but recent outbreaks of the highly contagious virus have public health officials urging people to get vaccinated. Dr. Gerald Evans is the Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC), and a professor at Queen’s University with decades of […]
The Sunset Country Metis Council hosted a Spring Feast last Friday, April 4. The feast was held at the Metis Hall. The well-attended event was enjoyed by all. A delicious meal was served, followed by live music, dancing and lots of fun. To add to the special quality of the […]
IGNACE — This township along the Trans-Canada Highway may be Canada first host municipality for an underground nuclear waste facility, but it might not be the only one – eventually. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization, which plans to build a deep geological repository (DGR) west of Ignace, is in the […]
A small group of Shebandowan Lake camp owners just west of Thunder Bay who are challenging a portion of the route of a new high-voltage power line have learned they can’t make an appeal to the Ontario’s Land Tribunal. The group says it plans to exercise another option in their […]
After a long night in the city council chamber, members of the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay left deflated after councillors voted to entirely demolish the James Whalen Tug. The decision will be back in front of council next week for ratification, and Dave Muir, a museum board member, said […]
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, […]
