Local News from Across the Rainy River District
In recognition of their excellence, going above and beyond their expected duties and getting along well with the students and their families, Maury Nielson and Tom Duchnicki were both awarded the Bus Driver of the Year award for the Rainy River District School Board. This is the first year that […]
EAGLE LAKE, ON — In a bold move to protect one of North America’s premier musky fisheries, Eagle Lake resorts and conservation partners are urging anglers to voluntarily avoid using Forward Facing Sonar (FFS) when targeting muskies. New signage posted at public boat accesses and local fishing resorts highlights growing […]
The non-profit Rainy River District Stewardship (RRDS) has been quite active this spring with their Annual Tree Sale, educational field trips to plant seedlings and helping to open the Cranberry Peatland Interpretive Trail (CPIT). This year RRDS again distributed over 10,000 seedlings to the public May 15th and May 17th […]
The United Beef Club held its first 4-H meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Angela and Neil Haw’s house. The meeting started with the club members reciting the 4-H pledge, followed by elections and the meeting’s roll call. After that, we watched a short video on injections, then got […]
Emo, ON — Momentum is growing for the Emo Seniors’ Centre as it begins welcoming participants and rolling out early programming. The centre, which offers a welcoming space and a variety of programs for individuals aged 55 and older, is now open with activities already underway for local residents. Current […]
To comply with the province’s Anti-Racism Act, the Ministry of Education mandates the collection of a student census. The voluntary, confidential survey data is compiled every other year, and this year, Jennifer McMaster, Superintendent of Education for The Northwest Catholic District School Board, shared the most significant changes and some […]
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture announced a second year of funding for its cost-share program promoting the purchase of local goods at participating farmers’ markets across the province. With an emphasis on locally produced food, fuel, fibre and flowers, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture aims to increase the visibility of […]
TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing nearly $7 million to protect seniors and older adults by supporting over 330 community projects that help them to stay fit, active, healthy and socially connected. The Seniors Community Grant Program (SCGP) is designed to help seniors increase independence, reduce social isolation and […]
MPP Kevin Holland’s James Street constituency office in Thunder Bay was the scene of a protest Thursday evening as almost 300 people turned out with placards urging the repeal of Bill 5. The bill, which the Ford government claims is in response to the U.S.-imposed tariffs that threaten the Canadian […]
The unusually chilly spring may cause the development of some Thunder Bay-area crops to be delayed by as much as two weeks, says one veteran area grower. “Most crops are looking pretty good right now, just behind schedule by seven to 14 days due to cool weather,” Kevin Belluz said […]
In the last six months, City of Thunder Bay’s administration has restructured and begun developing what city manager John Collin calls the Smart Growth Action Plan. The first draft of the plan was presented to city council and the general public at city hall on Monday. Matthew Pearson, the city’s […]
Canadian premiers and US governors are urging President Donald Trump to end his trade war with Canada, saying the tariffs are hurting local economies, threatening jobs and driving up costs for families and businesses on both sides of the border. At a joint meeting Monday in Boston led by Massachusetts Governor […]
