Local News from Across the Rainy River District
RAINY RIVER — Efforts to make satellite courts in the Ontario Court of Justice system more accessible in the Northwest region are advancing, according to Rainy River lawyer Jeffrey Marchuk. Marchuk said that this greater accessibility through both virtual and in-person court is happening through renovations to the Legion in […]
Despite a cooler-than-normal spring last month, wildfires burned over nearly 40 hectares of land across the province, with most of the damage occurring in Northwestern Ontario. The figures, compiled by the province’s Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES) agency, show the amount is greater than what was burnt in […]
In an attempt to help airlines manage rising jet fuel costs, the Thunder Bay International Airport Authority will temporarily reduce select airport user fees from May 1 to 30. Graham Ingham, airport president and chief executive officer, said the move comes amid increasing fuel prices and tightening supply, placing additional […]
DRYDEN – Multiple factors are driving the need for housing in Dryden, and Mayor Jack Harrison says that need is being met. “Most communities have a housing shortfall,” Harrison said, but by the end of 2026, the city will have gained 177 new units since 2025. “It’s quite remarkable for […]
TORONTO — Charges of obstruction of justice and breach of trust against Thunder Bay’s former police chief will proceed to trial despite the service’s former lawyer, Holly Walbourne, being found not guilty of similar charges last month. Sylvie Hauth was charged two years ago with two counts of obstructing justice and one count each […]
THUNDER BAY – The city is closer to approving a vision for the waterfront development, but at least one council member has reservations about the plan. In a 3-1 vote, the growth standing committee has endorsed the Pool 6 Waterfront Vision and Master Plan Update. At-large Coun. Rajni Agarwal was […]
THUNDER BAY — Healthcare workers are taking to the streets to demand that the province increase funding to hospitals. On Thursday afternoon, over 150 members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) rallied outside of MPP Kevin Holland’s office in protest. “More than 70 per cent of Ontario’s hospitals […]
Fundraising for a new fire hall for Nolalu’s emergency services department has begun in earnest, with the future facility slated to have a dual purpose as an emergency shelter. “In this initial round, we are hoping to fundraise $200,000,” Nolalu fire Chief Sarah Shoemaker said on Monday. “This will be used towards […]
Sandra Bouza wowed an intimate audience at the Townshend Theatre Monday night with her blues, roots and folk stylings. Her tributes to Gordon Lightfoot, Ella Fitzgerald, and Linda Ronstadt were all special treats. Bouza also sang a song in Gallego, the language from her family’s historical home of Galicia, Spain.
Boaters on Rainy Lake will have to prepare for disruptions as CN prepares to do work on the 5-mile lift bridge. The railway made the announcement through a press release and ad campaign, noting that they were required to make the work public under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act. In […]
Mid-winter marks a time to start gathering information related to personal income taxes. As deadlines draw closer, Canadian taxpayers can keep these key dates and information in mind, courtesy of the Government of Canada. Essential dates How to file your tax return The Government of Canada notes that taxpayers can […]
A Manitoba-based humanitarian organization is urging greater awareness and action as Sudan marks three years of civil war, with millions facing worsening conditions in what is widely described as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. Officials with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank say nearly 34 million people in Sudan now require urgent […]
