Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY — The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is celebrating a successful third year of its five-year strategic plan. Hospital administration shared a progress report with stakeholders and community partners on Thursday afternoon, showcasing the hospital’s and the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute’s achievements in advancing care, health research, and innovation in the region. “We […]
“There is no park anymore, there is no forest there.” So explained Dan Johnson, who along with his wife Maria Lee, is happy to be alive. The two, along with many other campers, were trapped in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park on Saturday night after a violent storm toppled thousands […]
An official with Assiniboine College says more than one in four domestic graduates were Indigenous this year, as the school moves forward with its strategic plan, including a key commitment to support Indigenous students. Director of communications Anya McNabb confirmed to the Sun on Thursday that 26 per cent of […]
The Manitoba First Nations Police Service continues to grow this year after it took on an 11th community and prepares for more staff and responsibility. The police force officially took over responsibility for Dakota Plains Wahpeton Nation on June 2. The transfer of service from the RCMP is part of […]
This weekends string of severe storms left its mark on the town as evidenced by downed trees and limbs scattered across private properties, like this one located on Second Street East. The storms produced plenty of rain and wind, and were responsible for a local tornado emergency alert on Sunday […]
Humanity is fascinated by the mysteries of the universe. Astrophysics is the field of study where astronomers use physics to explain them. Students are expected to learn how to break down and logically solve problems. The first two years include courses in math, physics, astronomy, and computer programming. Twenty-two-year-old Matteo […]
Thunder Bay Ventures is gathering information for its twice-annual Business Confidence Index and is counting on the business community to participate in the 2025 Thunder Bay and Area Business Confidence Index (BCI) Survey. Maria Vidotto, Thunder Bay Ventures manager, said individuals who make strategic decisions for their business and hold […]
In a lengthy ruling from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Town of Fort Frances has had its claims to the lands that make up the Point Park, as well as claims for financial compensation, dismissed in their entirety. The 72-page ruling was issued on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, […]
(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to support the Terry Fox National Ride of Hope cycling team as it makes its way through Ontario communities in June. The OPP will provide vehicle escort for Terry Fox’s brother Darrell Fox and his cycling team for the Ontario […]
A draft of the City of Thunder Bay’s Smart Growth Action Plan was presented to city council and the general public on Monday. The plan, which is meant to stimulate Thunder Bay’s growth, has been a work in progress for six months with a team of local industry leaders. Matthew […]
THUNDER BAY – The number of cases of elder abuse in the city has increased over the years, according to Rebecca Johnson, co-chair of the city’s elder abuse prevention committee. She hopes that a day to raise awareness of the issues might help people “stop and think about what is really happening.” Sunday, World Elder Abuse […]
NORTHERN ONTARIO—Tariffs—the economic thunderclaps shaking supply chains and squeezing profits—becomes the perfect storm that two seemingly opposing parties are reaching into the same toolbox to wield. While federal Bill C-5 and Ontario’s Bill 5 appear to address different policy areas—one focused on “sustainable jobs,” the other on “economic zones”—their timing […]
