Local News from Across the Rainy River District
NIPIGON — The township is looking at alternative locations for the Lake Superior Administration and Visitor Centre. Nipigon Mayor Suzanne Kukko said they are working on “plan B” locations and looking into next steps after human remains were found earlier this year at a site where Parks Canada had started […]
Having worked as a First Nations advisor for the past 30 years, Michael Jacobs has garnered his share of experiences. And Jacobs, a member of Curve Lake First Nation in Ontario, does not mind doling out some valuable advice from the wealth of knowledge he has acquired over the years. […]
According to the Yukon Coroner’s Service, overdose deaths from toxic and illicit drugs are decreasing in the territory. In an Aug. 14 update, coroner Heather Jones said the coroner’s service has investigated the overdose deaths of six people from toxic drugs so far in 2024. However, by this time of […]
In what has been called an “unprecedented humanitarian crisis,” municipal leaders across Ontario are rallying the provincial and federal governments for more funding to better address homelessness and mental health issues. Representing 230 municipalities and more than 2.6 million people across Ontario, the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), Western Ontario […]
A new peer-reviewed study has raised alarm about the deteriorating conditions faced by Ontario’s hospital workers, most of whom are women and many of whom are from racialized communities. The report, titled ‘Running on Empty,’ highlights the severe staffing crisis that is undermining both the well-being of healthcare workers and […]
Supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship and business growth is one of the pillars of the Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) and for that reason, the Miinikaanan Badakidoon Grant Program has grown into its own entity. Beginning as a funding stream of the CEDC’s successful Starter Company Plus Program, it has now become […]
KENORA — The cat shelter at 725 Railway St. is filled to capacity, with many more felines on a waitlist to get in. “We’re in a state of emergency,” shelter volunteer Lisa Lyle says. The shelter, which runs on volunteer labour and donations, has instituted an “intake freeze” as it struggles […]
THUNDER BAY — Local police have charged several drivers with impaired over a very short period of time. Const. Tom Armstrong with Thunder Bay Police said 10 people were arrested for impaired driving over a 10-day period, which demonstrates that the problem has not gone away despite prevention efforts from […]
The Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre has hosted a series called Meet the Funders, which showcases organizations that help businesses with funding and mentoring. The innovation centre itself is a funder that is a non-profit organization, funded by the provincial and federal governments and is focused on helping Northwestern Ontario businesses […]
A small but important freshwater fish threatened by urban sprawl is finally getting federal protection after 15 years of delays. The release of the finalized protection strategy for the endangered redside dace averted an impending court battle; environmental groups including Ecojustice were close to taking the federal government to court […]
CN Rail has issued notice to the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) formally advising them of its intention to lockout Canadian TCRC-represented employees on Aug. 22 at 00:01 ET unless an agreement or binding arbitration is achieved before that time. The lockout, if it takes place, will include locomotive conductors […]
A new academic study released in Peterborough on Thursday outlines the impact of working conditions on the mental health of health-care workers in publicly funded facilities. The study stresses the need for investment, legislation and support according to the study’s lead author James Brophy, a professor at Athabasca University, whose […]
