Local News from Across the Rainy River District
A Peawanuck woman is calling for a national Indigenous fire strategy after another deadly house fire in her home community. After a Feb. 1 house fire in Peawanuck killed two people and injured three more, the need for a national Indigenous fire strategy has come into sharp focus once again […]
Have you checked your fuel and propane lines lately? On Jan. 28, firefighters with Terrace Bay Fire and Emergency Services and officials from the public works department attended the scene of a major oil spill at a residence – where it was discovered that more than 70 gallons of heating […]
On Wednesday Jan 31, 2024 The Royal Canadian Legion, Major Hughes Branch #54 elected a new Executive. This was mandated by the Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario Command of The Royal Canadian Legion to ensure the Rainy River Branch was in compliance with the bylaws and constitution of the Royal Canadian […]
Producers across Westman, MB are hoping winter hasn’t lost its hold on the region yet and that more snow will fall soon to ensure their soil has adequate moisture in time for seeding this spring. While many people in this part of the province have been enjoying balmy, spring-like days, […]
While community partners, local leaders, and organizations rally around Eabametoong First Nation in the wake of the JCY Centre fire, the onus has been on the chief and council to develop a strategy moving forward. Chief Solomon Atlookan spoke to Dougall Media on Jan. 31, getting a little more in-depth […]
An analysis of the City of Thunder Bay is underway to explore how Indigenous spending supports the growth and development of the city as a regional service hub. A joint effort between the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC), Fort William First Nation, Anishnawbe Business Professional Association (ABPA) and […]
Two groups will make presentations at the Feb. 14 meeting of Thunder Bay city council’s Inter-governmental Affairs Committee, citing the dangers of transporting nuclear waste through Ontario. Dodie LeGassick, of Environment North, will illustrate the transportation risks of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO’s) proposed plans to transport all of […]
As climate change threatens global water systems, a new research initiative aims to leverage Indigenous expertise to manage cross-border water resources. Climate change puts people’s access to water in jeopardy. Extreme weather events like floods and droughts are becoming more frequent and extreme, damaging infrastructure and affecting water quality. Often, […]
KENORA – Unhoused, unsheltered or homeless – whatever word is used, All Nations Health Partners (ANHP) seem to agree there’s a troubling gap in aid for people without a steady roof over their heads in Ontario’s westernmost city. The City of Kenora and the Kenora District Services Board (KDSB) issued […]
Educating the public about the lasting impacts of the ’60s Scoop on Indigenous individuals and families is the mission behind the Southern Chiefs’ Organization’s newest education and awareness campaign. “It is essential we recognize the lasting impacts of the ’60s Scoop on Anishinaabe and Dakota citizens,” Jerry Daniels, grand chief […]
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has published its latest policy report, titled “Analysis of Ontario’s Efforts to Boost Housing Supply,” examining the Government of Ontario’s advancements in response to the recommendations made by the Housing Affordability Task Force (HATF) to enhance housing supply in the province. The report evaluates […]
Another chunk of the Black Bay Peninsula — widely regarded as one of the most majestic wetland and forested areas in the world — has come under permanent protection from development. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announced this week it has acquired 191 hectares of the 50,000-hectare woodland located […]
