Local News from Across the Rainy River District
One week has already flown by and Patty Hajdu, the newly appointed minister of jobs and families, and minister who continues to be responsible for FedNor (Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario), has hit the ground running. “It’s an incredible honour to be re-elected as the member of Parliament […]
River Heights teens want their high schools to embrace technology — the possibilities of artificial intelligence, in particular — rather than ban it. Grade 11 student Salina Lupu uses AI-powered chatbots to help her strategize how best to manage her time when she’s working on a major project. Matias Lastra, […]
As wildfire evacuees continue to arrive in Portage la Prairie, city officials are calling on the community to donate essential supplies to help support displaced individuals and families. In a message shared on social media, Mayor Sharilyn Knox encouraged residents to show compassion and care by donating new, unopened items to assist […]
Jon Elliott had worked on film projects focusing on residential schools, but his short film Ohskennón:ten Owí:ra (Little Deer), which will be screened at the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival on June 5, has more of a personal touch. That’s because the film is based on a pair of young […]
The City of Thunder Bay is inviting proposals for high-value, quality development projects, for development on city-owned “opportunity sites” which are now available for potential purchase. Developers, investors, housing providers, and other visionary community builders are being invited to help shape the city’s next phase of growth. Joel DePeuter, the […]
Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree introduced the Bill, the Strong Borders Act to strengthen applicable laws and keep Canadians safe. According to a press release from the federal government the bill aims to give law enforcement agencies the powers they need to keep the border secure. “The bill will […]
While the Ford government announced its support for those on the Ontario Disability Support Program and other income support programs by preventing tax-collecting clawbacks of the Canada Disability Benefit, advocates are saying the changes don’t go far enough. “In a time of unprecedented economic uncertainty brought on by US tariffs […]
THUNDER BAY – Gull Bay First Nation (Kiashke Zaaging Anishinaabek) Chief Wilfred King has a straightforward answer when asked what he hopes will come out of proceedings in Courtroom 206 this week. “We’re hoping that Justice Hennessy will agree with our position,” King said Tuesday from Toronto as legal arguments […]
Wildfire season is here and if the last few years are any indication, Canadians will spend the summer sorting through a firestorm of disinformation. People searching for good information in times of crisis are up against a slew of broken systems. Social media algorithms promote misinformation and disinformation and bury […]
As wildfires continue to burn across Manitoba, First Nations leaders say their communities remain “defenceless” due to a lack of proper firefighting equipment and resources. The province is experiencing one of its most severe wildfire seasons in decades, with 25 active fires. There have been a total of 106 already […]
This story was originally published on Monday, June 2, 2025. About 70 people gathered before MPP Vic Fedeli’s office on North Bay’s Main Street today to protest the province’s proposed Bill 5. Nipissing First Nation (NFN) organized the event. Bill 5, the Unleashing Our Economy Act, is designed to fast-track […]
Wildfires raging across western Canada have contributed to smoky days with no end in sight in the Rainy River District. Residents have dealt with smoky, hazy days for most of a week as the fallout from significant wildfires in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta is felt in the district. According to […]
