Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Rising costs and economic uncertainty are slowing Ontario farm business growth, according to the latest Farm Business Confidence Survey released this week by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). Compared to the previous year, Ontario farmers are focusing on maintaining the status quo and dialing back expansion and investment in […]
A growing number of Manitobans are avoiding American-made goods and travel south of the border, a new poll found, as tough talk and threats of tariffs from the U.S. appear to be shifting consumer habits here in Manitoba. “With a trade war imminent and even talk in the air of […]
It’s time to get to know your local symphony, North Bay. The North Bay Symphony Orchestra (NBSO) is hosting a “Meet the Orchestra” concert this Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Capitol Centre at 150 Main Street, North Bay. It’s a family-friendly event, designed to help introduce children to the world […]
The North West Company (NWC) has been accused of misusing federal subsidies that were supposed to bring down grocery prices in the north, which the company said isn’t true. Last week lawyers representing multiple current and former residents of Nunavut filed documents in Manitoba’s Court of King’s Bench asking that […]
An additional five measles cases have been reported in the Grand Erie Public Health region as of Wednesday, bringing the confirmed total to 53 cases. The outbreak is largely concentrated in Norfolk County, with one case in Brant County, according to Sarah Titmus, the health unit’s program director. Nearly all of the […]
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared an end to the Influenza A outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home affecting the West Wing. Visitor and resident restrictions are no longer in place. We would like to remind everyone that we remain a mask-friendly […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) reports a rise in respiratory illnesses, including influenza cases, hospitalizations, and institutional outbreaks in the region. To help prevent the spread of infections and reduce unnecessary emergency room visits, NWHU urges everyone to take precautions this season. Rather than visiting the Emergency room the health […]
According to a news release from the Ontario Medical Association, survey data from Ipsos suggests most Ontarians think the “health-care crisis” is worse now than it was last year. While the release does mention a shortage of family doctors, it claims “the cracks in our health system run much deeper.” […]
Sacred Heart School in Sioux Lookout received a recognition of excellence on two counts from the Northwest Catholic District School Board (TNCDSB) The school was recognized at the TNCDSB board meeting on Tuesday February 18, 2025. Moreover, Keri Nazvesky, Technology Embedded Learning Teacher for The Northwest Catholic District School Board, […]
Major investments in “Indigenous-led economic development” are coming to Northwestern Ontario according to a news release from the federal government. The largest sum of the various initiatives funded by the feds was announced for Mishkeegogamang First Nation to fund the construction of a “business development and training centre.” Moreover, the […]
THUNDER BAY — Mayor Ken Boshcoff said Canadian border cities shouldn’t be too quick to break ties with neighbours south of the border. After a conference call with some of the province’s big city mayors about the potential trade war between Canada and the United States, Boshcoff said that U.S. mayors along […]
A prime real estate spot in Thunder Bay will be available to rent in the entertainment district along Red River Road after the closure of Cathy’s Discount Gift Centre. Matthew Bressmer, owner of Cathy’s Discount, and neighbouring Creations Body Piercing, said he decided to close the business and make it […]
