Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Susie Grynol knew from a very young age that everyone in life has a purpose, including herself. She worked, persevered, and climbed up the ladder until she was a leader. Women hold 25 per cent of vice-president positions in Canada and only 15 per cent of CEO positions are […]
There’s a brand new series of opportunities to hear from Indigenous voices and perspectives in town, and you are invited to listen. Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) began running a speaker series in January that focus on prominent Indigenous voices from a host of different backgrounds, experiences and professions. […]
The Riverside Healthcare Foundation will be continuing their 50/50 draw until at least October, with the possibility of an extension. Allison Cox, foundation director, said 50/50 has been an invaluable fundraiser because of the cancellation of live events due to COVID-19. “This was a really simple way for us […]
The Ontario government announced on Monday that the stay-at-home orders for most of the province will be extended, but the province will begin to transitioning back to a colour-coded shut down system to gradually reopen the economy. Lisa MacLeod, Ontario’s Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries laid out […]
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) declares the Smooth Rock Falls Hospital Foundation and community member Trista Breton the official winners of The NOSM Trivia Challenge. The trivia contest ran from November 10, 2020 to January 12, 2021. Individuals across the country were invited to pick any Northern Ontario […]
A new research project at Lakehead University announced on Feb. 4, could impact the mining industry in northern Ontario and globally. Greg Rickford, MPP for Rainy River, minister of energy northern development mines and minister of Indigenous affairs, Tim Hill, president and CEO of Impala Canada and Dr. Moira MacPherson, […]
Ready for a little competition next weekend? The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club is hosting a Chocolate Loppet with some sweet prizes. Due to COVID restrictions it will be a virtual Loppet – skiers will be able to complete the race distance of their choosing at any time of their […]
Paramedics in the Rainy River District have found themselves on the cutting edge of COVID-19 testing with a new pilot program. The trial, said Rainy River District Paramedic Services deputy chief Chad Buist, began in December of 2020 and will help the province determine its long term COVID-19 strategy. The […]
Enrolment numbers at the Confederation College for the years 2020/2021 are lower compared to 2019. Kathleen Lynch, president of Confederation College, said because of COVID-19 inconveniences, they saw a tad lower domestic enrolment, but an even more significant decrease in first year international enrolment compared to last year. Last year, […]
Apple TV+ The Snoopy Show – TV-G – Animated, Family – Feb 5th Snoopy is ready for the spotlight! New adventures starring the beloved beagle, Woodstock and the rest of the ‘Peanuts’ gang are here. Amazon Prime Video Bliss – R – Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi – Feb 5th Recently divorced, […]
Nishnawbe Aski Nation is hosting three virtual forums to discuss issues and challenges that First Nation students are facing in urban centres. The first virtual meeting will be held for students in Sioux Lookout on Tuesday, Feb. 16. For Thunder Bay, the event will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 23. […]
THUNDER BAY – The city’s mayor said the decision to declare a second state of emergency in Thunder Bay stems from two ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19 at the city’s correctional facilities. On Tuesday, the city announced they had submitted an urgent request to the province for additional support for health […]
