Local News from Across the Rainy River District
TORONTO — The Ontario government is taking continued action to emphasize back-to-basics learning by introducing mandatory learning through clear and direct instruction in reading, writing and math for kindergarten students. Combined with hands-on and play-based learning, this new kindergarten curriculum will ensure students entering Grade 1 across the province have […]
Manitoba Health has noted a recent increase in cases of Invasive Meningococcal Disease (IMD) and Invasive Group A Streptococcal (iGAS) infections in Manitoba. This increases the risk in northwestern Ontario due to frequent travel between our region and Manitoba. The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) area does regularly have higher iGAS […]
THUNDER BAY — Several local representatives will soon make the case for Thunder Bay issues in front of provincial members of parliament and ministers. Mayor Ken Boshcoff will head to Toronto this week along with councillors Shelby Ch’ng, Kristen Oliver and Kasey Etreni – for the annual Rural Ontario Municipal […]
The City of Thunder Bay has lined up an exciting list of events for 2024 and is calling for food and entertainment vendors, buskers, street performers, artisans and community groups to sign up and participate. The 2024 lineup of events has more than a dozen dates and includes the Live […]
HURON-PERTH – Customers may have noticed a new nicotine product, Zonnic, for sale across the region. “Health Canada has approved the sale of flavoured nicotine pouches by Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. in such a way that the products can be legally sold to children of any age,” Dr. Miriam Klassen […]
A Manitoba Chief Justice admitted this week the criminal justice system in this province has a lot of work to do if it is to become a system that is fair and equitable for everyone. “We know that a disproportionate number of Indigenous Manitobans are jailed younger, are denied bail, […]
The province has offered its “understanding” about the prospect of Thunder Bay-area farmers being without an abattoir for processing livestock, but won’t say if it would step in and provide the service should it ever become unavailable. “We understand the concern of local producers with respect to the availability of […]
This is a partial listing of nominees, for full listing visit oscars.org The awards will be presented on March 10 at 6 p.m. Central time on CTV. Jimmy Kimmel will host the 96th edition of the show Best picture Best actress in a leading role Best actor in a leading […]
Snowmobile Safety Week is here and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding snowmobilers to stay off Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) Trails, which remain closed at this time. They are also urging snowmobilers to stay off frozen waterways, which unseasonably mild temperatures have made particularly unpredictable and unsafe […]
As January progresses, pie enthusiasts across the nation eagerly anticipate the arrival of National Pie Day on January 23. This delectable celebration is a time-honoured tradition that brings people together to savor this beloved baked treat’s sweet and savoury delights. National Pie Day owes its origins to Charlie Papazian, a […]
ÉCOLE St-Germain is the latest to join a growing pack of elementary schools that are running “polar bear clubs” to encourage outdoor, year-round play and build resilience among young students during cold snaps. Winnipeg school divisions typically require recess be held indoors when temperatures plunge below -27 C, with the […]
Police briefs (RAINY RIVER, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Rainy River responded to a vehicle that went through the ice on the river. On January 13, 2024, at approximately 2:19 p.m. Rainy River OPP received a report of a vehicle that went through the ice on Rainy […]
