Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY — While Ontario continues to struggle with where to relocate skilled immigrant workers, the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce is asking the province to allocate seats for workers specifically in Northern Ontario as many have been settling within the Greater Toronto Area primarily. Finding skilled workers is a […]
Manitoba has announced a ban on cellphones in elementary schools and strict rules to silence devices and keep them out of sight during Grade 9-12 lessons next month. Kindergarten to Grade 8 students will be barred from using phones at any point in the school day, including during lunch and […]
GRASSY NARROWS – Chief Rudy Turtle is happy to see Ottawa lift the cap on funding for residential schools initiatives. Still, the Grassy Narrows (Asubpeeschoseewagong) First Nation chief said Monday, “I wish it never happened in the first place.” First Nations learned in mid-July that annual funding for searches of […]
Funding organizations are eager to lend financial support for new and upcoming businesses, but many new entrepreneurs are unaware of the opportunities that are available to them. The Chronicle-Journal has visited some of these organizations and will spotlight their programs and initiatives in this series. Entrepreneurs looking to start or […]
An evacuee who fled a massive wildfire said three nights of sleeping on a cot in a field house has been frustrating and she desperately wants to get out of what is supposed to be a temporary shelter in downtown Winnipeg. “We’ve been here three nights and it’s hard, it’s […]
KENORA – Donald Kelly Sr. remembers Aug. 7, 1974, as the day his daughter was born, and the day he ceased participating in the armed occupation of Anicinabe Park. Kelly said his brother, also among the Anishinaabe occupiers, told him police wanted to have a word with him at the […]
As Canada amplifies its efforts to welcome French-speaking newcomers, residents in Francophone minority communities are expressing their optimism about the new initiatives. Julie LeBlanc, a Burlington resident, reflected on the significance of these efforts: “As someone who grew up in a Francophone minority community, I know how vital it is […]
As it turns out the father-and-son duo of Jay and Layne Smith will be participating in this year’s Presidents Cup, the national Senior B men’s lacrosse tournament. But in a bit of an odd twist, the Smiths, members of the Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario, will be […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 14 C (57 F). Tomorrow will see increasing cloudiness during the day before becoming clear overnight with a high of 27 (81) and a low of 13 (55). Thursday will bring a mix of sun and […]
The CN lift brigs near 5-mile Road collapsed yesterday afternoon, cutting rail ties between Fort Frances and Thunder Bay, and blocking marine traffic. A statement released by the Town of Fort Frances confirmed the collapse, and cautioned boaters to avoid the area. “The Town of Fort Frances is currently monitoring […]
Ahoy, me hearties! The time has come to set sail for a night of adventure and merriment at the Pirates of the Riverside Gala! Join us on Saturday, September 14th, at the Fort Frances Curling Club for a swashbucklin’ evening ye won’t soon forget! Secure yer passage now, with tickets […]
FORT FRANCES – The Ontario government is providing more than $583,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to three community infrastructure development projects in the Town of Fort Frances. This investment will improve emergency preparedness and prolong the life of important community assets in Northwestern Ontario. “Today’s announcement […]
