Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Indigenous communities throughout Northwestern Ontario could have better opportunities for economic growth and new business development thanks to a $2.5-million investment from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, (FedNor). Patty Hajdu, minister of Indigenous Services and minister responsible for FedNor, made the funding announcement Tuesday in Thunder Bay […]
Staffing a new truck inspection just east of Thunder Bay around the clock may not be realistic in the short term, but some sort of regular shift would be a good place to start, some provincial-election candidates and truck-safety advocates say. “Even eight hours per day, with irregular day and […]
Science North is again hosting a LEGO exhibition, this time called Sean Kenney’s Brick Masters Studio: Build with LEGO bricks like a pro, which opened this Family Day Weekend. Kenney, a world-renowned LEGO artist, developed the Brick Masters Studio with science content from Science North. Imagine produced the show, which […]
TIMMINS – Following a recent autism diagnosis, an Indigenous youth is speaking out to advocate for others with similar experiences. Katherine Jeremiah-Génier, a 24-year-old member of Missanabie Cree First Nation, has been selected to join the National Youth Advocacy Council with the Child-Bright Network. Jeremiah-Génier, who uses they-them pronouns, applied […]
Trump’s tariff threat provides convenient cover to accelerate the expansion of fossil fuels and raises alarm bells about First Nations rights tied to mining, say critics. The B.C. government announced it is fast-tracking an “initial” mix of 18 energy, mining and fossil fuel projects, valued at $20 billion, that have business cases […]
A growing deer colony has created problems for a Russell neighbourhood, including thousands of dollars in stolen horse feed and a two-car collision that totalled a vehicle. Sherisse Ziprick of Ziprick Thoroughbreds tells the Sun she is frustrated with a deer colony that returns to her property every winter and […]
A rescue operation to get a growing number of rabbits off the streets of Selkirk has saved dozens of animals intentionally set free from “certain death,” the city said this week. In November the City of Selkirk began a “large scale” capture operation for a growing population of domesticated rabbits […]
With Saturday, February 15, 2025 marking the 60th anniversary of the Canadian Flag, all of Canada’s living former prime ministers have called on Canadians to show pride in their country by flying the flag in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats and insults. In a letter to Canadians […]
Canada’s privacy commissioner is investigating a cyberattack involving a popular education technology software vendor used by the majority of Manitoba’s 38 public school boards. PowerSchool recently informed its local clients — many of which pay for its student information system — that an unauthorized third-party had accessed their data over […]
WARNING: This article contains distressing content. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or 9-8-8 for the Suicide Crisis Helpline. NORTHERN ONTARIO — The region is grappling with a harrowing crisis, one that is devastating families and communities at an […]
A house fire can be one of the most devastating things that can happen to you. You can lose everything you own, and you may end up scrambling to find a place to live. Many home fires are preventable, but you need to be aware of the risk factors. Smoking […]
THUNDER BAY — For the right price, businesses in Thunder Bay could now put their names on major city-owned facilities, including the Fort William Gardens. Council voted unanimously to move ahead with a plan to sell naming rights to several recreational sites. Administration recommended 3-year implementation plans for naming right […]
