Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY — Local LCBO convenience outlets are looking forward to returning to normal now that the OPSEU strike has ended and liquor stores are back to regular operating hours with staff. During the LCBO strike, local outlets were inundated with customers looking for somewhere to get their liquor. However, these outlets […]
The Ontario government is providing $173,091 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to Northwest Angle #33 First Nation to build a new playground and basketball court. “Today’s investment in Northwest Angle #33 First Nation’s playground and basketball court underscores our government’s commitment to enhancing amenities for families and […]
The 2024 Summer Olympics started events yesterday, with Canada’s first athletes participating in archery and women’s soccer today. The Opening Ceremonies for the Paris Olympics will be the first to be held outside of a stadium as the parade of athletes will be carried through the heart of Paris on […]
If you’ve ever considered a career change, now might be the perfect time to get into the trades in Ontario. On Monday, July 22, 2024, the Ontario government revealed it is investing up to an additional $260-million through the Skills Development Fund (SDF) Training Stream to help tackle what the […]
Next week’s free science and technology workshop for Indigenous youth in the Thunder Bay area still has about 10 spots available, organizers said on Tuesday. The full-day workshop sponsored by the Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corp. (OFNTSC) is include a presentation on drone technology as well as career mentoring […]
THUNDER BAY — A rehabilitation site is moving to undergo facility upgrades. St. Joseph’s Care Group (SJCG) is moving Balmoral Centre on Sibley Drive to its Crossroads location on Oliver Road by this fall. A partnership between SJCG and Crossroads was established in April of this year, which will allow Balmoral Centre […]
Municipalities have the power to help pollinator-friendly gardens flourish — but first, they need to nix restrictive bylaws, environmental groups say. If people want to ditch their traditional lawn in favour of a “habitat garden” full of native plants, they could find themselves in violation of local bylaws that cast […]
A federal Crown corporation is extending a $200- to $300-million loan to Enbridge Inc. to support the company’s oil and gas expansion plans. Export Development Canada renewed the previously granted loan on July 23, a spokesperson told Canada’s National Observer in an emailed statement. Export Development Canada (EDC) is a […]
It was a busy, busy week in Rainy River last week as hundreds of former residents and visitors returned to the town to help celebrate its 120th Anniversary from July 16 to July 21, 2024. The week marked the annual Railroad Daze festivities, while also including an All-Years High School […]
New Gold has announced a fatal accident in its open pit this morning. “New Gold Inc. deeply regrets that early this morning, July 24, 2024, an employee operating a piece of equipment in the open pit was fatally injured at the Rainy River Mine in northwestern Ontario,” stated a release […]
2022 champions Ian Waterer and Motei Demers went wire to wire over three days to win for their second time on Rainy Lake after a second place finish last year. It was an up and down tournament for most teams. Many teams told MC Shane Beckett that it was a […]
It may have only been open for a relatively short time, but one local business is celebrating a milestone anniversary that is a decade in the making, and are planning a party to celebrate with all those who have helped them through a successful first year. Hallett Brewing, located on […]
