Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY – Two weeks after the province’s Inspector General of Policing announced that he was launching a probe into the Thunder Bay Police Service (TBPS), officials have now commented publicly on the inspection. Deputy Chief Ryan Hughes responded to questions from news media at Thursday’s police service board meeting. […]
(ANNews) – First Nations leaders from across Canada voted down a $47.8-billion child welfare settlement with the federal government at an Assembly of First Nations (AFN) special chiefs assembly on Treaty 7 territory. The special meeting, which occurred from Oct. 16 to 18 in Calgary, focused on a draft agreement […]
A panel discussion on the impact of Indigenous business in Northern Ontario took place in Thunder Bay on Thursday, hosted by the Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA). The panel discussion was moderated by Peter Collins and Chi Mino Ozhitoowin, and featured panelists Jason Thompson of Superior Strategies, Jonathon Mamakwa of […]
A Ukrainian folk theatre group, Gerdan, is touring across Canada while five of their members fight on the front lines in Ukraine’s war. The 40-city tour, from Charlottetown to Victoria, aims to showcase Ukrainian culture and support the ongoing war effort through donations to the Ukraine-Canada Foundation. The two-hour event […]
According to a document on the Rainy River District School Board website, as of September this year, “all Rainy River District School Board elementary and secondary schools will be introduced to updated Student Dress Guidelines.” These guidelines were developed with students across the district, and, according to the school board, […]
NORTHERN ONTARIO—Public health agencies in the north are emphasizing the need for a new funding model that reflects the unique challenges faced by Northern Ontario. These agencies, including Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD), are advocating for “equitable” funding based on the specific needs of the region, rather than standard […]
Northwestern Health Unit is reminding everyone to stay safe this respiratory illness season and to prevent unnecessary hospital visits by staying up to date on vaccinations. All eligible people are encouraged to get their influenza and COVID-19 vaccines as soon as they are available. Everyone needs to do their part […]
Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is stealthily privatizing ever-larger segments of health care, according to a provincewide coalition of activists. To illustrate their point, the Ontario Health Coalition and the Ontario Council of Health Unions are touring a Trojan horse through Northwestern Ontario. The large equine model made a stop in […]
Families of two slain First Nations women believe they are one step closer to the answers they’ve been seeking for almost two years, as the third stage of the search for the women’s remains gets underway. On Wednesday afternoon, Premier Wab Kinew joined Indigenous leaders, and family and friends of […]
In response to rising hate-related incidents, the Ontario government is stepping up efforts to protect vulnerable communities. A new $12.5 million investment over two years will be directed towards organizations most at risk, such as places of worship, cultural centers, and community hubs. This initiative aims to enhance security, provide […]
Thunder Bay is facing financial challenges with the rate of inflation outstripping growth in the tax base, according to city manager John Collin. In a presentation on Monday, Collin updated council on his growth plan, which aims to create growth opportunities in the city. One way he plans to tackle […]
Months after the release of Red Fever, award-winning Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond is back with his latest documentary, So Surreal: Behind the Masks. Co-directed by Joanne Robertson, the film explores the fascinating connection between Indigenous ceremonial masks and the Surrealist art movement of the 1930s and 1940s. “The Surrealists were […]
