Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY — Delegates from the city are back after a trip to Ottawa for the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference. Mayor Ken Boshcoff, Westfort Coun. Kristen Oliver, and At-large Coun. Shelby Ch’ng were represented the city by securing seven meetings with six ministers and a parliamentary assistant […]
Almost nine years after her sister’s shocking murder, Maddie Laberge sees disturbing similarities with the horrific mass murder that took place in a rural Manitoba community last week. “What I see is a disastrous repeat of an abuser who couldn’t be stopped, despite a protection order,” Maddie Laberge, the sister […]
The Grassroots Response to the Ukrainian Crisis team has been on an epic road trip through the North to meet with local organizations and community leaders to discuss ways to support and integrate Ukrainian newcomers into the workforce. First stop was in North Bay, then on to the Sault, Thunder […]
The University of Manitoba is suing its former law school dean to recover hundreds of thousands of public dollars he spent upgrading his resumé with U.S. Ivy League college courses, joining members-only clubs and covering personal bills. Jonathan Black-Branch’s five-year deanship at Robson Hall was cut short in 2020 when […]
Dave Skallet and Jim Merthan were named the 2024 International Falls Bass Champions with a two-day total of 39.54 pounds, and 10 fish. The annual tournament was held August 22-24, with the Champions taking home the grand prize of $10,000.
THUNDER BAY – Indigenous educators from Hawaii, Australia and Norway are visiting Matawa Education and two of its First Nations this week as Matawa seeks institutional accreditation for its Indigenous language revitalization program. Through its Matawa Waka Tere program, Matawa has since 2018 been working to revitalize Ojibwe, Cree and […]
NIPIGON — The township is looking at alternative locations for the Lake Superior Administration and Visitor Centre. Nipigon Mayor Suzanne Kukko said they are working on “plan B” locations and looking into next steps after human remains were found earlier this year at a site where Parks Canada had started […]
Having worked as a First Nations advisor for the past 30 years, Michael Jacobs has garnered his share of experiences. And Jacobs, a member of Curve Lake First Nation in Ontario, does not mind doling out some valuable advice from the wealth of knowledge he has acquired over the years. […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 14 C (57 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud during the day before becoming cloudy overnight with a high of 24 (75) and a low of 13 (55). Thursday will be cloudy […]
According to the Yukon Coroner’s Service, overdose deaths from toxic and illicit drugs are decreasing in the territory. In an Aug. 14 update, coroner Heather Jones said the coroner’s service has investigated the overdose deaths of six people from toxic drugs so far in 2024. However, by this time of […]
Train conductors and engineers for CN Rail join a picket line at the Fort Frances rail yard, after being locked out by the company last night. Contract negotiations between the corporation and Teamsters Union broke down after months of stalled talks, resulting in labour action. Coupled with a concurrent strike […]
Seven Generations Educational Institute is providing a local solution to the growing problem of paramedic shortages in northwestern Ontario. The facility is part of the Ontario Learn and Stay Grant, which offers full, up-front funding for students who are willing to start their paramedic careers at home, in northern Ontario. […]
