Local News from Across the Rainy River District
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. […]
In what has been called an “unprecedented humanitarian crisis,” municipal leaders across Ontario are rallying the provincial and federal governments for more funding to better address homelessness and mental health issues. Representing 230 municipalities and more than 2.6 million people across Ontario, the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), Western Ontario […]
A new peer-reviewed study has raised alarm about the deteriorating conditions faced by Ontario’s hospital workers, most of whom are women and many of whom are from racialized communities. The report, titled ‘Running on Empty,’ highlights the severe staffing crisis that is undermining both the well-being of healthcare workers and […]
Supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship and business growth is one of the pillars of the Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) and for that reason, the Miinikaanan Badakidoon Grant Program has grown into its own entity. Beginning as a funding stream of the CEDC’s successful Starter Company Plus Program, it has now become […]
KENORA — The cat shelter at 725 Railway St. is filled to capacity, with many more felines on a waitlist to get in. “We’re in a state of emergency,” shelter volunteer Lisa Lyle says. The shelter, which runs on volunteer labour and donations, has instituted an “intake freeze” as it struggles […]
THUNDER BAY — Local police have charged several drivers with impaired over a very short period of time. Const. Tom Armstrong with Thunder Bay Police said 10 people were arrested for impaired driving over a 10-day period, which demonstrates that the problem has not gone away despite prevention efforts from […]
The Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre has hosted a series called Meet the Funders, which showcases organizations that help businesses with funding and mentoring. The innovation centre itself is a funder that is a non-profit organization, funded by the provincial and federal governments and is focused on helping Northwestern Ontario businesses […]
A small but important freshwater fish threatened by urban sprawl is finally getting federal protection after 15 years of delays. The release of the finalized protection strategy for the endangered redside dace averted an impending court battle; environmental groups including Ecojustice were close to taking the federal government to court […]
