Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A resident of East Gwillimbury and three others are facing charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) after nearly two kilograms of suspected cocaine was seized in connection with a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay. On December 10, 2024, three search warrants were […]
An in-depth study released by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) – a non-profit organization representing 444 municipalities in the province – details the growing toll of homelessness on individuals, families, communities and governments. Here’s some things to know. ONTARIO’S HOMELESSNESS CRISIS The study, called Municipalities Under Pressure: The […]
What a difference one weekend makes — with a little help from Mother Nature. Sleeping Giant Loppet organizers say they’re feeling more optimistic about this year’s March cross-country skiing event following Sunday’s decent dump of snow in Thunder Bay and areas to the east. “There is more snow at Sleeping […]
Anyone who enjoys a hot, spicy lunch on a chilly winter afternoon probably likes kidney beans, or at least is willing to tolerate them if the chili is good. It would be a bonus if the red beans in the chili were locally grown. But that’s unlikely to be the […]
The salt spread on roads during the winter is an environmental concern, particularly in this area that depends on groundwater sources. Municipalities have been adjusting how they use road salt for a number of years. That pursuit extends to academia, as well. Researchers at the University of Guelph, for instance, […]
January marks Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to one of the most pressing health challenges of our time: Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This year, The Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts is dedicating its efforts to highlighting the critical role of research in improving […]
Nearly 100 residents showed up to help rebuild Brantford’s Bird Path on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Chris Wilson and his daughter Taylor first began walking the trail every morning back in 2020 after she was sent home from college due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Taylor’s an avid bird watcher so […]
Enjoy the “excellent” outdoor skating trail at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park just east of Thunder Bay, but don’t forget to bring your wallet. Provincial officials are reminding park users that even in winter, all “vehicles entering the park are required to purchase a daily vehicle permit either at the park office, or […]
(NORTHWEST REGION, ON) – With winter road maintenance in full swing, local plow operators are reporting an increase in dangerous driving behaviour, including vehicles following too closely or attempting to pass plows while they operate in echelon formation. Echelon formation allows plows to clear multiple lanes efficiently, ensuring safer travel […]
Talks between Fort William First Nation and Ontario Power Generation (OPG) are continuing regarding the provincial utility’s proposed upgrade to its Kakabeka Falls hydroelectric station. A Fort William First Nation spokeswoman didn’t provide details this week, but confirmed discussions between the community and OPG are “ongoing.” On Jan. 23, OPG […]
A Winnipeg entrepreneur is going global with the online reporting tool she created to empower people to report sexual harassment, misconduct and assault on post-secondary campuses and other public spaces. Five years ago, Mary Lobson founded a customizable platform that allows users to anonymously report incidents of sexual violence and […]
With only a few things left to do this spring, the two-year Waterfront Streetscapes Renewal Project in Thunder Bay has mostly been completed. The result is a walkable, modern, and beautified district that is meant to be welcoming to both locals and tourists. Kara Pratt, executive director of the Waterfront […]
