Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Ontario premier Doug Ford warned sweeping U.S. tariffs could shutter car factories on both sides of the border in 10 days, threatening tens of thousands of jobs in Canada’s $65 billion automotive sector and imperiling the country’s ambitious EV strategy. The across-the-board 25 per cent levy on Canadian exports, and […]
MOONBEAM – Lisa Sambell still loves Mexico, even after getting caught in the crossfire of cartel violence. The Moonbeam woman, who is originally from London, Ont, is recounting the terrifying moment she was shot while on vacation and is sharing tips for other tourists heading to the sunny destination. Sambell, […]
High-speed rail has yet to come to Canada, despite dozens of projects being talked about for decades. One transit expert gives a simple reason why it’s taken so long for us to get up to speed with other places in the world. “When you see projects that have been delayed, […]
Earlier decisions by Tbaytel and Bell Canada to expand high-speed internet services to rural areas near Thunder Bay are proving to be prescient in the wake of fallout from the Canada-U.S. trade war. On Tuesday, Premier Doug Ford said that in response to U.S. tariffs on Ontario exports, he was […]
Thunder Bay will feel an impact from the 25-per cent U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs that came into play Tuesday, but the blow will be more muted relative to other cities in Ontario, business and economic experts say. “Nobody in Canada wanted this trade war and nobody wanted these tariffs […]
On March 4, 2025, the United States imposed 10 percent tariffs on energy imports from Canada and 25 percent tariffs on all other imports from Canada. In response, Canada has imposed initial reciprocal tariffs of 25 percent against $30-billion CAD in imports of goods from the U.S., effective March 4, […]
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit, has declared an end to the Influenza A outbreak at La Verendrye General Hospital affecting the First Floor In-Patient Unit. Visitor and resident restrictions are no longer in place. We would like to remind everyone that we remain a […]
Rob Kinsmen, staff and volunteers joined forces at Sturgeon Creek School once again to see that the annual Archery Competition was a success and enjoyed by many. The competition was held Saturday, March 1, 2025. Kinsmen said that four schools participated in the tournament this year, including Sturgeon Creek, Nestor […]
Tonight will see increasing cloudiness with a low of -14 C (7 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of flurries during the day becoming clear overnight with a high of -1 (30) and a low of -15 (5). Friday will see sunny skies […]
On the morning following the U.S. Government’s implementation of 25 percent tariffs on Canadian goods, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has hit back, promising retaliation on what he bluntly called a “dumb thing to do.” In a press announcement held this morning, Trudeau said that Canada has been working to avert […]
Today, U.S. President Donald Trump placed unjustified tariffs on all Canadian goods. This action will affect Canadians across the country, but particularly those in towns and cities along our nation’s border whose economies and communities are deeply intertwined with our American neighbours. As mayors of these border cities and towns, […]
Rural communities feeling left out in the cold if their Queen’s Park representatives aren’t part of the party in power may want to consider another perspective: that opposition MPPs are a vital part of democracy, maintains a Northern rep familiar with the role. “The government may not be serving all […]
