Local News from Across the Rainy River District
CN crews are responding to a train derailment that occurred this morning at approximately 7:32 a.m. on the west end of Emo. This incident involved 14 train cars transporting potash. CN, local first responders, Public Works Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent are attending the scene. There is no danger to the […]
According to a media release from the Canadian Federal Government, it failed to agree with the Government of Ontario about additional funding for homelessness and left the feds to work directly with municipalities on the matter. Moreover, this comes at a time when Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment, also known […]
A group of museums and cultural centres from across northwestern Ontario are looking to add to their list of indigenous veterans from the region’s First Nations. The Times spoke with Jessie Richard, Curator at Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre (Manitou Mounds), one of several institutions involved with the project. “It’s a partnership […]
$100 million increase to Risk Management Program will strengthen agri-food sector resilience during market instability The Ontario government is increasing annual funding for its Risk Management Program (RMP) from $150 million to $250 million to enhance support for farmers and the province’s $51 billion agri-food sector. The $100 million increase […]
According to Kathy Judson, Sales Representative for Re/Max covering Kenora, Fort Frances, Thunder Bay and other locations in between, the benefits of homeownership in the Rainy River District extend beyond simply gaining equity. Moreover, she described the low-risk and high-reward nature of gaining equity via property ownership due to the […]
While a 30-day postponement of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods has paused an escalating trade war, there is still concern in Northwestern Ontario. Thunder Bay-Atikokan MPP Kevin Holland said the proposed 25 per cent tariffs could have a devastating effect on the Canadian forestry industry. “I’m concerned,” Holland said. “We’re […]
Local, provincial and national chambers of commerce have been working together to map out the importance of Canada’s trade and economic partnership with the U.S. and the risks faced. This month, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab started the Canada-U.S. Trade Tracker — a website designed to illustrate […]
Some of the best cowboy boots in the world may very well be made in Texas, but the Texan variety many not be on the shelves in Brandon Postuma’s store for much longer. The veteran Kakabeka Falls retailer said he’s confident he can source a Canadian-made boot that’s nearly as […]
Operators of two Northwestern mines weighed in on the economic value of mining gold and gave a comprehensive view of the industry with a focus on job creation during the Prosperity Northwest Conference this week. Andrew Cormier, chief operating officer for Orla Mining, said gold is increasingly seen as a […]
A new company is expanding to Thunder Bay and aims to house 30 families in their own homes this year. Amy Ding, the founder and chief executive officer of Requity Homes, said their goal is to help more people achieve their home-ownership dreams through a modern rent-to-own program, including those […]
Brampton resident Sonia Maset was six years old when she first started biking, often referring to her cycle as her “baby.” She has biked everywhere for as long as she can remember. When she heard about legislation put forward by the PC government threatening the rights and safety of cyclists, […]
A provincial insurance program that helps farmers survive unforeseen financial hiccups, like unexpected price plunges for livestock and field crops, has been given a $100-million boost. The provincial funds announced this week are to be phased in over three years, which will bring the total amount available under the Risk […]
