Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A new report finds that Ontario needs five times more hospital beds than the provincial government has planned — and that the province faces a 13,800-bed shortfall by 2032. Doug Allan, a researcher with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), met with the press on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, […]
(NORTH WEST REGION) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in the North West Region (NWR) is proud to announce the launch of Footprints Northwest, a pivotal initiative aimed at strengthening support for victims of crime. The OPP remains steadfast in its commitment to fostering Safe Communities…A Secure Ontario and supporting victims […]
The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) has recognized the growing discussions from communities in Northwestern Ontario with concerns about the safe transportation and long-term storage of spent nuclear waste. In August, a deputation made to Thunder Bay city council by members of Ontario Nuclear Free Thunder Bay and Environment North resulted in council agreeing to review […]
Two arrested and 3 Arrest Warrants Issued Members of Ontario’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) have arrested two individuals and Canada-wide arrest warrants have been issued for three others following a criminal investigation linked to a door-to-door sales fraud which victimized over 200 people across Ontario. In summer 2021, Collingwood OPP […]
Paramedic Andrew Wood asks a patient receiving end-of-life care at Hankinson House hospice in Brantford: “What would you like to do?” Whether it’s a concert, kayaking or skydiving that they have in mind, he can make it happen right then and there, with virtual-reality (VR) headsets. Since many of the […]
(Fort Frances, ON) – Investigation of a collision leads to impaired charges. On September 18th, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m. members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were advised of a motor vehicle collision on Kings Highway 600 in Lake Of The Woods Township. Police […]
THUNDER BAY – In a seven to five vote, Thunder Bay council has decided to recycle the James Whalen Tugboat and save the entire deck at the request of the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay. Wally Peterson, Chairman of the Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay, told Newswatch they are happy that council had voted in favour of recycling the […]
Walleye is a mild, flaky fish that lends itself well to a variety of cooking methods. Here are a few delicious walleye recipes to try: Pan-Fried Walleye A classic and simple way to prepare walleye. Ingredients: Instructions: Grilled Lemon Herb Walleye This recipe is great for summer grilling, with fresh […]
Local rock band Kings of None has had a busy summer with shows across the Rainy River District. One of the highlights being opening for Helix at the Rainy River 120 celebrations, they return to Rainy River as the main event for Saturday night under the big tent. Lead singer […]
A network of community organizations across Ontario are using their platform to amplify the critical health care situations being faced by municipalities in the Rainy River District and call for action from the provincial government. In a video press conference held via Zoom on Friday, September 13, 2024, the Ontario […]
The people of Emo are concerned about recent announcements from the District of Rainy River Services board, and they filled the Emo-La Vallee arena on Monday to have their displeasure noted. At a special meeting of Emo town council held at the arena on Monday, September 16, 2024, dozens of […]
THUNDER BAY – Newly minted Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products Kevin Holland announced a new five-year contract between Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to support nearly 400 direct and indirect jobs in the region. “Biomass is gonna play a critical role in sustaining the […]
