Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Chiefs of Ontario (COO) have asked Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller to delay legislation that would implement a self-government agreement with the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). The legislation is to be introduced in the House of Commons on June 19. This morning, flanked by the other chiefs of the […]
June is Seniors Month in Ontario and the 2023 theme is “Working for Seniors.” The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to raise awareness about frauds that target Ontario seniors, who have spent their entire life saving funds for their golden years. The OPP asks that we work collectively at […]
Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board student Rhaya Clyne says when she started Grade 9, she was shy and introverted. “I was scared of everyone talking and I had to hype myself up to talk.” However, some of those fears began to fall away when Clyne decided to participate in […]
Ottawa announced a two-year pilot program Thursday to support Indigenous communities and organizations working on forestry management and emergency preparedness. The funding, earmarked in Budget 2022, promises $28 million over five years to train 1,000 new community-based firefighters. The pilot involves nine Indigenous organizations and communities. The program, which will […]
(RAINY RIVER, ON) – Public vigilance and a quick response by police resulted in the recovery of stolen property and the arrest of a habitual property crime offender. On the morning of June 3, 2023 the Rainy River Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint about a […]
Editor’s note: Murray Bombay was one of the speakers at a ceremony where an original Treaty 3 medal was returned to its rightful home on Rainy River First Nations. In honour of Indigenous History Month and Treaty 3’s 150th anniversary, Bombay sat down with the Times to recount how his […]
According to EQAO results, northern school boards have been struggling in their academics. To improve student success, Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) trustees debated the formation of an ad-hoc committee that could monitor progress and potentially work with other northern boards on common issues. However, discussions about forming the […]
FORT FRANCES – The Ontario government is providing more than $890,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to five economic development projects in the Rainy River District. This investment will improve municipal and recreational infrastructure, expand company operations, and create employment in Northwestern Ontario. “Our government understands the […]
Leaders of Pride organizations across the region are mindful of safety concerns as they plan their events this month. Kenora Pride chair Andréa Campbell said they have always had to have security for events. “It’s not new that there’s a need for security,” she said. “Our flag raising this year […]
Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO) have announced they will be heading to a Federal Court Hearing on IPCO’s motion for emergency injunctive relief. As of March 31, three Indigenous police services – Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS), Anishinabek Police Service (APS), UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service (UCCM) – have no […]
Thunder Bay, Ont. — A new partnership between Confederation College and the Thunder Bay District Social Services Board (TBDSSAB) will provide an opportunity for individuals currently employed in early-year childcare programs and centres the ability to obtain their Early Childhood Education diploma. The Fast-Track ECE program is designed to offer […]
Couchiching First Nation is preparing for their 30th annual traditional powwow and organizers say they are looking forward to seeing the community come together with singing and dancing. “Now you see young ones that are taking up [singing and dancing] at like kindergarten grade. You’re getting that lifetime of exposure […]
