Local News from Across the Rainy River District
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO — The upcoming end to Canada’s remote area border crossing permit won’t affect a separate slate of rules for water crossings into Canada, border officials say. Earlier in December, the Canadian Border Services Agency (or CBSA) announced it will be shuttering a program that issued permits which allowed […]
IGNACE — The years-long process for regulators to decide whether a proposed nuclear waste storage site gets the green light has begun. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has posted the initial project description for the deep geological repository being proposed in the Ignace area by the Nuclear Waste Management […]
BEARDMORE — Rémy Côté says he’s now very well acquainted with an iconic Northwestern Ontario roadside attraction. Côté says he was stuck for about seven hours in Beardmore during a long shutdown of Highway 11 on Monday. He said he had left Thunder Bay around 7 a.m. that day with […]
Frostbite and hypothermia don’t just happen in extreme blizzards. They can sneak up during everyday winter fun, especially when wind and wet clothing are involved. And in Manitoba, where wind chill regularly dips into the danger zone, knowing what to watch for can make the difference between a great day […]
THUNDER BAY – The Thunder Bay Police Service saw a similar number of drunk drivers through this year’s Festive RIDE program, but a higher number of people driving high. According to Traffic Unit Sergeant Justin Dubuc, police laid 31 impaired driving charges this year, and half were drug-related impairment. Last year, officers arrested 27 impaired […]
Georgia Donachuk and the rest of her all-girls squad have given up their lunch hour for the greater good. Equipped with flags, vests and, at this time of year, lots of layers, five girls can be found scanning the perimeter of Isaac Brock School on weekdays. What motivates them to […]
Ungalli Clothing Co. has concluded its 2025 Christmas retail season and transitioned to a new business model, operating exclusively as a wholesale company. After 14 years of operating their printing and retail business on Cumberland Street, Hailey Buosi, who owns and operates Ungalli with her sister Bree Hollinsworth, said 2026 […]
A hefty dump of snow that fell on the Thunder Bay area on Sunday night left Sleeping Giant Loppet organizers smiling, but a firm decision on whether to hold the event has yet to be made. Long-time event booster Peter Gallagher said on Monday he was feeling optimistic. “I don’t […]
Riverside Health Care has implemented a mandatory mask policy at all its facilities as seasonal respiratory illnesses continue to rise. The decision to increase protective measures came as Riverside and the Northwestern Public Health Unit declared an Influenza A outbreak in both the East and West Wings of Rainycrest Long […]
A single case of the infectious measles virus has been reported in the Kenora area, prompting the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) to warn anyone who might have come into contact with the individual to take precautions. The person diagnosed with the disease, who was not named to protect their privacy, […]
MARATHON — The mayor of a North Shore community says his town has had a lot of success bringing young voices to the council table. And Marathon Mayor Rick Dumas says he’s pleased to see the idea of youth or student councillors spreading to other communities in Northwestern Ontario. “We’re […]
The Superior Classics Car Club is revving up for another year of racing with its annual Test ‘n Tune event in June and Dragfest, the main event, in August. Ray Gionet, club president, said the 2025 Dragfest event was well attended last August at the Terrace Bay former airfield and […]
