Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Calls for ambulances are increasing province wide and so are recruitment efforts, but the Kenora District is having a hard time keeping up with demand. Recruitment numbers have been suffering since the Covid-19 pandemic and the closure of Confederation College’s paramedic program in Kenora and Dryden, explained Derek Hamilton, the president […]
THUNDER BAY — Wrapping up her first year as president and vice-chancellor of Lakehead University, Gillian Siddall took time to reflect on the accomplishments of the institution on Friday. Participating in three convocation ceremonies, where hundreds of students crossed the stage to collect their degrees, Siddall said the past few days had […]
A significant bump-up in federal and provincial funding for beekeepers should help take the sting out of operating costs like hive maintenance and disease protection. In a joint announcement last week, the feds and the province said the Honey Bee Health Initiative is to receive another $1 million, on top […]
The construction of the $1.2-billion jail continues to be an important economic driver for Thunder Bay along with federal immigration targets, according to the latest Conference Board of Canada economic outlook for the city. However, Robin Wiebe, a senior economist with the Conference Board — an independent economic think tank — painted a […]
Does your Fido like to swim? Chase stuff? Play with other pups? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of those, then you might want to consider heading to Northquest Canine Sport and Training Facility in Uxbridge. Northquest is a canine dock diving training centre that opened in Uxbridge three years […]
The spring of 2024 may be remembered not so much for forest fires, but for fantastic fungi. Folks who live in northwestern Ontario and spend a fair bit of time in the woods foraging for wild mushrooms say it’s been one of the best seasons ever for what is arguably […]
The National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa opened its doors May 17 for the Radical Stitch exhibit. It features 101 beadworks by 44 First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists. The exhibit, which runs until Sept. 30, focuses on beadwork that connects viewers with the past by showcasing artwork of the […]
The Chanterelle has been chosen as the new food and beverage service provider for Fort William Historical Park and will begin welcoming patrons on June 1. Patrick Morash, the park’s general manager, said they have had a great relationship with the Superior Inn Hotel, formerly called the Victoria Inn Hotel, […]
Residents sniffing around for a new dog park to explore might be surprised to find the answer in another person’s backyard. Similar to the Airbnb process but for backyards, some people in Guelph and Wellington County have started using a website and app called SniffSpot to rent their backyards as […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is aware of a viral social media post referencing a potential abduction of multiple individuals in the Fort Frances area earlier this week. The Rainy River District OPP Detachment recognizes that conversation is continuing across social […]
KENORA – The ongoing mercury woes besetting Grassy Narrows First Nation are yet another failure of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government, according to Kenora’s Conservative member of Parliament. “After nine years of Trudeau, everything he touches is broken and full of delays,” Eric Melillo told NWOnewswatch in an email […]
More than 9,000 members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada working for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have secured an overwhelming strike mandate which could lead to significant disruptions to the flow of goods, services and people at Canadian ports of entry as the busy summer season approaches. Members […]
