Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Six US governors seeking to sidestep the Trump administration’s trade war are inviting their Canadian counterparts to a meeting in Boston to discuss preserving the economic lifelines that have long connected New England and Eastern Canada. Led by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, the joint invitation comes from five governors, mostly Democrats, representing […]
Every spring, the Bear With Us Centre for Bears in Sprucedale sees an influx of orphaned black bear cubs. Some of the mothers are hit by cars. Others may have been separated from their babies due to logging or legal hunting. According to the centre’s president and founder Mike McIntosh, […]
Thunder Bay Public Library’s management is hoping that city council will approve the renewal of the lease agreement between Thunder Bay Public Library and County Fair Plaza. If passed, the new terms will give the library an additional 20 per cent, or just under 900 square feet, of floor space […]
New destinations will be discovered this year as Canadians opt to travel closer to home. A partnership between Destination Northern Ontario and Wandering Women: North of 50 is highlighting the vital role tourism plays in the North as they document their journey across northern Ontario. Lisa MacLeod, a former Ontario […]
Scaffolding has begun to go up around the water tower as crews begin to undertake substantial renovation work. The scaffolding and a shroud that will be erected will allow crews to sandblast the exterior coating. The project is comprised of both interior and exterior work on the tower and cost […]
Tonight will see partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will be sunny in the morning with a mix of sun and cloud and the risk of showers in the afternoon before becoming clear […]
The Chapple, Emo and LaVallee Fire and Emergency Services Department may have averted catastrophe last night after they responded to “multiple reports” of a grass fire located near Little Pine Lake on Hwy 71. According to a Facebook post from the Department, they decided to check it out in a […]
There’s fun for the whole family this weekend at the Stratton EarlyON Child and Family Centre as they team up with the Stratton Rec Centre and other community organizations to host the Gather and Grow Conference for Play and Well-Being. The free, family-friendly conference will be running from 10:00 a.m. […]
KENORA – The weather has helped out, but evacuation orders remained in place Tuesday for areas affected by the Kenora 20 and Kenora 14 wildfires. “Lower temperatures and wet weather has reduced both the wildland fire hazard and fire behaviour of the region’s active fires,” said Chris Marchand, regional fire information officer for the Ministry […]
Confederation College has faced one of its toughest years yet, but has overcome obstacles and had many achievements during the 2024-25 academic year. Michelle Salo, college president, presented the college’s 2025 Report to Community, Wednesday, which reviewed the school’s past year’s performance against its strategic plan. Salo said this year, […]
Ontario’s new $3.1-billion plan for a critical minerals supply chain created in partnership with First Nations is raising concerns about weakened environmental protections and inadequate Indigenous consultation. Announced Wednesday, the provincial initiative will create a “made-in-Ontario” supply chain and boost First Nations equity, according to the government. But critics say […]
After days on the front lines of a growing wildfire near Lac du Bonnet, auxiliary firefighter Kyle Adamski is home again — exhausted, but proud of the work he and his team carried out to protect lives and property in one of Manitoba’s most active fire zones this spring. Adamski, […]
