Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY – Ontario Liberal Party critic for labour and education, MPP John Fraser, says the party needs to have a large presence in Northwestern Ontario. “I think it’s incumbent on all of us who are members, and not just members in the legislature, but members because we’ve got to get into […]
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti is calling on the Province of Ontario to reimburse municipalities for investments they made in the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program. York Region is seeking full reimbursement from the province for the costs of its speed camera program after Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced his plan […]
When disaster strikes — be it a house fire, or a car crash — children who are at a scene in which tragedy unfolds before their eyes may get temporarily ignored. They might be witnessing their family home go up in flames while their parents frantically pace around the yard, […]
TEMISKAMING SHORES — Numbers don’t mean a whole lot when a mother has been missing her child for almost three decades, but September 29 marks the 29th year Melanie Ethier has been missing. In a sit-down interview with Melanie’s mother Celine Ethier, she mentions how the heartache never goes away, […]
As harvest season begins, it is important to share the road with farm equipment traveling around the region. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is encouraging drivers to stay alert and take precautions to help prevent collisions involving farm vehicles. Here are some tips for motorists who encounter farm equipment on […]
The trial of an accused serial sex predator is not at all like TV or film dramas would have you believe. It is long and arduous, and the shock and horror present themselves not as a tidal wave of big reveals, but as a slow-moving, punishing storm. In the case […]
For two years, Stellantis has been a company on the move, making giant strategic changes in an industry facing a new technological future. The rush toward electrification amid competition from new players entering the market forced the auto giant that employs nearly 3,000 people at its Brampton assembly plant to […]
Amidst challenges for the local beef industry, the Rainy River District Regional Abattoir (RRDRA) is back to hold its second fundraiser dinner to help it continue to offer services to local meat producers. The RRDRA will be holding their “Diamonds and Denim” fundraiser dinner this year on Saturday, November 1, […]
From Fort Frances to Thunder Bay, Riverside Health Care runs its Specialty and Diagnostic Transportation service as an effort to reduce barriers and increase equity. Not only does the service operate for physiological health needs, but mental and social wellness appointments. With wheelchair access, a travel attendant, and more, the […]
The LaVerendrye Hospital Auxiliary is excited to invite you to our Pumpkins & Plaid luncheon. This is our first fundraiser towards our $100,000 pledge for the ‘Lights, Camera, Diagnosis’ campaign to purchase an MRI and x-ray equipment for our hospital. Marnie Cumming, President of LVGHA said, “Pledging $100,000 is a […]
Even with early detection on her side, Tara Hamilton’s breast cancer journey has been challenging. Enduring surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy treatments, the Riverside Health Care staff member has spent more than nearly a year and a half fighting Canada’s No. 1 diagnosed cancer in women. Thanks to the detection […]
THUNDER BAY — Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government has released a draft regulation proposing criteria for designating “special economic zones” under the Protect Ontario legislation it passed in June. The proposal was “informed by consultations with Indigenous communities across Ontario,” and its release is intended “to support ongoing consultations,” according to the government. […]
