Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY – “We’re making tangible progress,” the head of the Thunder Bay Art Gallery says as construction continues, despite the chilly waterfront weather. “Certainly the shores of Lake Superior present its own challenges in terms of weather and working conditions but we are making really strong progress,” Matthew Hills, […]
The Ontario legislature has agreed to recognize “the vitality and importance of rural Ontario” by designating the third week of September of every year as Rural Ontario Week. The legislature voted in favour of the idea first proposed as a private member’s motion by local MPP Billy Denault. Speaking to […]
Telecommunications provider Tbaytel has opened the 2026 application process for community groups to apply for funding through its Tbaytel For Good Community Fund, which will distribute $30,000 among winning entries. The application window for the competition, which began on Monday, closes on May 20. The fund is open to teachers, […]
As permits resume being required for outdoor burning in rural areas near Thunder Bay, the Municipality of Neebing is reminding ratepayers to ensure they have the right documents for the tasks at hand. “The types of burning permits available has changed,” a municipal bulletin said this week. “Be sure you […]
THUNDER BAY — Tyler Blouin was described as a kind, funny and protective young man to a full courtroom on Thursday. Blouin, 20, died as a result of a physical altercation in the area of Camelot and St. Paul streets around 2:30 a.m. on May 5, 2024. Brady Nugent pleaded […]
THUNDER BAY — Students in the city got a chance to learn more about campus life and the programs they might want to take at Confederation College’s open house this week. “Students and their parents meet with different program coordinators that we have, talk about different career opportunities, and they […]
THUNDER BAY — Two exhibitions at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery featuring student artwork from Lakehead University’s visual arts department are highlighting the vibrant and growing art scene in the city. “For the gallery, what you see is really a cross-section of creativity and what’s interesting and the creative pulse. […]
The collection of sap from maple trees has begun, and while the up and down temperatures, with deeper freezes at night, might be slowing the process, it’s exciting to see the steam coming from the sugar shacks, knowing the tasty treat that awaits. Sap from maple trees is the first […]
Ontario’s Endangered Species Act is now officially repealed. The province says the move will allow quicker approvals for road, mining and housing developments, while experts say it could streamline destruction of critical habitats, further threatening wildlife such as woodland caribou, barn owls and the golden eagle. The Endangered Species Act, […]
By Allan Bradbury Staff Writer abradbury@fortfrances.com It was nearly a repeat of game one as the Kam River Fighting Walleye tied the game with less than 90 seconds on the clock, but Fort Frances Lakers Captain Pierce Gouin kept the game out of overtime as the clock wound down. Unlike […]
By Allan Bradbury Staff Writer abradbury@fortfrances.com Ice For Kids Arena was abuzz with the sound of 800 hockey fans as the Fort Frances Lakers opened up the SIJHL semi-finals with an overtime win on Good Friday in Fort Frances. The game was a back-and-forth affair as the Lakers and the […]
Despite assurances from the province this month that it’s stepping up road-safety measures on major Northern routes, provincial police continue to spot and pull unsafe and “defective” heavy trucks off the roads. On Saturday morning in the Nipigon area, an OPP officer patrolling on Highway 11-17 observed a transport truck […]
