Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Canadians are generally pretty foggy about how much shipping emissions are fuelling the climate crisis. But as soon as they learn that the sector produces a billion tonnes of carbon dioxide each year, the majority are on board with government investment in zero-emission ports, an Abacus Data poll indicates. More […]
The Ontario government has opted to hold rent increase guidelines for 2024 at 2.5 per cent – same as 2023 levels. The rent increase guideline is the maximum amount a landlord can increase rent during the year for most tenants without the approval of the Landlord and Tenant Board. Newly […]
Rentola has completed its annual review of the safest cities in Canada index. Barrie came out on top, with Fort Frances’ two closest cities, Thunder bay and Winnipeg, coming in at 32nd and 34th respectively. To see the full methodology, visit https://rentola.ca/safest-cities-in-canada Rank City Overall Index Citizens per officer Crime […]
Canada’s newly unveiled approach to attract foreign tech talent is being met with angst in America while being heralded as a game changer for the country’s emerging technologies, according to experts. But for the multi-pronged Tech Talent Strategy to work, Canada needs to ensure that there is a clear and […]
Cue the flags, fireworks and fun! Canada Day is just around the corner, with plenty to take in right across the District. Here’s a round-up of what’s happening on Saturday, so you can plan your day: FORT FRANCES Festivities in Fort Frances are being organized by Beyak Automotive Group, in […]
Canada Day fireworks are being rescheduled to a later date in Kenora and Sioux Lookout due to the extreme fire risk. Event organizers for both communities said they would postpone their fireworks displays until conditions improve. “After consultation with the Ministry of Natural Resources and evaluation of the current hot […]
Thunder Bay, Ont. — Proponents of a proposed underground nuclear-waste storage site were peppered with questions Monday night from about 50 Kaministiquia -area residents, who managed to turn out even though an information meeting hadn’t been formally advertised. A regional Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) spokesman said meetings are usually […]
A Northwestern Ontario MP is calling for enhanced federal coordination for responding to wildfires across the country. The country has been grappling with what is expected to be the worst forest fire season on record, with Alberta, Nova Scotia, and Quebec all facing major fires that have led to evacuations. […]
Police briefs (FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one individual following an incident at a local business. On June 27, 2023, shortly after 1:00 p.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP responded to an […]
A special collaborative project has brought a brand-new, but traditionally-made birchbark canoe to Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre to serve as a showpiece and symbol of reconciliation for years to come. In a special ceremony held at the centre, also known as Manitou Mounds, on Thursday, June 22, 2023, students from Algonquin […]
Norma Elliott was many things: a rebellious spirit; a natural leader; a pragmatic problem-solver; a devoted caregiver. As a skilled and respected nurse, she made a profound impact on healthcare in the Rainy River District. And now, her legacy is living on through a matching donation campaign launched by her […]
This past school year was Hayden Ikert’s favourite. He said his Grade 10 year at Cornerstone Christian School was different. “It had more of a community,” he said. “We were closer than we were … and I feel like it was all rooted in the right things.” Ikert described the […]
