The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) unanimously approved the 2023 Annual Budget of ~$31.20 million at the Regular Board Meeting held on February 16, 2023. The overall budget reflects an increase of $3.56 million or 12.67 per cent which is funded primarily by the Province through the […]
District News
At the first meeting of 2023 for the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB), on January 19, 2023, held at 450 Scott Street, the first order of business was to complete the swearing in of all members of the newly established Board followed by the election of a […]
Press release
(RAINY RIVER, ON) – Officers of the Rainy River Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a vehicle operating unsafely on Highway 11-71 in Manitou Rapids. A traffic stop was conducted which led to one individual being arrested for numerous Criminal Code offenses, including impaired operation. On February 17, 2023, at approximately […]
Staff
This Family Day weekend, from February 18-20, Ontario families and friends can enjoy fishing anywhere in the province without having to purchase a licence or carry an Outdoors Card. “Fishing is a time-honoured tradition and a terrific way for families and friends to enjoy the outdoors and spend time together,” […]
By Eric Shih
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Two of Northwestern Ontario’s MPs were very pleased, yet also disappointed, with the riding boundaries for Northern Ontario released in a report to the House of Commons by the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission on Friday. The final submitted boundary plan left the current riding boundaries in the Northwest relatively intact, […]
Press release
The Rainy River District School Board and the Town of Rainy River are pleased to announce that the Ministry of Education has approved the Board’s request to acquire 12.18 acres of vacant land from the Town of Rainy River. The land, located to the east of the running track, will […]
Staff
With the budget due next month and the province in surplus, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario is urging the government to commit $125 million to bolster the community mental health and addictions sector to make up for decades of underfunding. Without vital structural funding, the community sector will continue […]
Press release
The Treaty #3 Women’s Council in partnership with the Grand Council Treaty #3 Territorial Planning Unit are pleased to announce the official launch of the Treaty #3 Nibi Portal. Through guidance from the Treaty #3 Women’s council, knowledge keepers and technicians this online space was created in order to share […]
By Eric Shih
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Dryden family physician Dr. Stephen Viherjoki says a long term solution to the doctor shortage in the North involves finding more people like him. Viherjoki, the chair of the northwest district for the Ontario Medical Association, said his connection to the area runs deep having grown up in Thunder Bay […]
(RAINY RIVER, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 223 occurrences between Monday February 6, 2023, and Sunday, February 12, 2023, including: The Rainy River OPP laid 30 charges under the Criminal Code and 24 under the Highway Traffic Act.
By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Tbaytel has tripled its 600 MHz holdings to bolster its 5G coverage in northern Ontario after the results of a recent spectrum auction by Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) Canada. The federal government announced the winners of its residual spectrum license auction Jan. 25 with Tbaytel receiving two licenses […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative
enguyen@fortfrances.com
In recent months, Northridge Funeral Home Ltd has seen their workload triple, leading to the last remaining funeral home directors in northwestern Ontario to sound the alarm to provincial leaders and voice concerns to their licensing body. Jason Lilley, founder and funeral director at Northridge Funeral Home, said they typically […]
