Local News from Across the Rainy River District
An Ontario Superior Court decision striking down Premier Doug Ford’s plan to remove bike lanes in Toronto was a major blow to his government’s pro-car agenda. But for Waterloo Mayor Dorothy McCabe, the ruling was more than just a win for one city — it reinforced municipal authority and supported […]
MANITOULIN—“We’ve passed too many boundaries,” David Suzuki said last week—not with thunder, but with the hush before a storm. After decades urging Canada to listen—to science, the land, ancestors—he no longer hedges. “It’s too late,” he told iPolitics. “We’re not going to do it.” The Earth has already warmed past […]
It’s time again to start the engines for the 26th annual Superior Classics Car Club Drag Fest in Terrace Bay. Vendors, racers and spectators have come together at the former air strip in the town for the event that draws visitors from across Ontario, Manitoba, and the U.S. According to […]
KENORA — The worlds of medicine and theatre have more in common than one might think. That’s according to Dr. Lisa Habermehl, who has worked as a rural family physician in the Kenora and Red Lake areas. She’s also an assistant professor at NOSM University. Outside of the medical world, […]
In the rubble of a hotel fire, the outline of a blessing. The Quality Inn in Winkler recently suffered a catastrophic structural fire. But amidst the gutted rooms and scorched carpets, there remained usable coffee tables, nightstands, and TVs. Schinkel Properties, the hotel’s owner, called Nathan Elias with an offer: […]
Fort Frances Kiwanis Club member Lori Maki pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club’s 2025 Trip of the Month draw for August on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Fort Frances Times office. Jane Gillon of Fort Frances was the winner of a Greece, Mediterranean Cruise valued at $4,200.00. […]
(ATIKOKAN, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Atikokan have arrested and charged a driver after responding to a public complaint about an erratic driver. On July 30, 2025, at approximately 12:00 p.m., the Atikokan OPP received a 911 call from a concerned driver reporting a possible impaired driver […]
From the Superior International Junior Hockey League Press release Thunder Bay, ON – [July 24, 2025] – The Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) ushers in its 25th Anniversary Season with high expectations and anticipation. The 2025-2026 season will see seven teams compete for the Bill Salonen Cup. The league’s […]
From the Superior International Hockey League Press release The Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL) has officially partnered with GameStrat to bring a league-wide in-game replay system to all arenas, enhancing officiating accuracy and supporting competitive integrity across the board. As part of the partnership, all seven SIJHL arenas will […]
By Clint Fleury Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TBnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY – “It’s just like he walked off the face of the earth in the heat of that day,” said Dwayne Poster, on Wednesday, the anniversary of his son’s disappearance. It has been exactly one year since Richard Graham went missing. […]
By Matt Prokopchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TBnewswatch.com RED LAKE — The Beer Store in Red Lake will close at the end of the summer. Locals have until Sept. 28 to continue shopping at, and bringing their returns to, The Beer Store in town. The next closest location is a […]
By Matt Prokopchuk Local Journalism Initiative Reporter TBnewswatch.com SIOUX LOOKOUT — Employees at the municipal airport in Sioux Lookout are scheduled to receive training on how to spot human trafficking. The airport has partnered with #NotInMyCity, an organization founded and led by Canadian country musician Paul Brandt, that aims to combat […]
