Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Educating the public about the lasting impacts of the ’60s Scoop on Indigenous individuals and families is the mission behind the Southern Chiefs’ Organization’s newest education and awareness campaign. “It is essential we recognize the lasting impacts of the ’60s Scoop on Anishinaabe and Dakota citizens,” Jerry Daniels, grand chief […]
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has published its latest policy report, titled “Analysis of Ontario’s Efforts to Boost Housing Supply,” examining the Government of Ontario’s advancements in response to the recommendations made by the Housing Affordability Task Force (HATF) to enhance housing supply in the province. The report evaluates […]
This bevy of trumpeter swans was captured during a mid-morning meal down at the Point earlier today, taking advantage of the unseasonable open waters. Trumpeter swans are some of North America’s largest birds, and with males weighing in at an average of more than 26 pounds, they are certainly one […]
Tonight will see clearing skies and a low of -5 C (23 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy throughout the day with periods of rain or snow overnight and a high of 5 (41) with a low of 2 (36). Thursday will see cloudy skies with periods of rain or snow […]
Another chunk of the Black Bay Peninsula — widely regarded as one of the most majestic wetland and forested areas in the world — has come under permanent protection from development. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announced this week it has acquired 191 hectares of the 50,000-hectare woodland located […]
Justin Anderson of Betty’s in downtown Fort Frances pulled the winning ticket for the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s British Isles Trip of the Month draw for February this morning. Paul and Debbie Murray are the winners of a Dublin, Killarney and Galway trip, valued at $4,300. Next month’s draw is […]
The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre has lots of upcoming programming and events for the upcoming months. Starting next week on Feb. 8, the museum is launching Coffee, Tea and History. Sam Manty is the museum’s Program Director. “This is a program geared towards seniors, and also history buffs,” […]
Northern Policy Institute, in partnership with organizations across Northern Ontario, is launching its third annual Measurement Month. Measurement Month is an effort to collect consistent, comparable data to inform decision-making at the local, regional, provincial, and national level for Northern Ontario, by collecting data through online surveys. Four surveys will […]
The Ontario Government is taking more steps in protecting youth in Northwestern Ontario from human trafficking. In an announcement made yesterday, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, Michael Para, Ontario’s Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, along with Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford, announced that the […]
ATIKOKAN – The 195-kilometre drive to Thunder Bay can be awfully risky, Atikokan Mayor Rob Ferguson says. “This year we’ve been lucky with the amount of snow, but it seems like every day I see on the news an accident on the highway,” he told NWO Newswatch. “I know a […]
IGNACE – The Willingness Engagement Team is in town, and they’re looking for a little conversation. Six team members from consulting firm With Chéla Inc. are in Ignace to talk with residents about the deep geological repository (DGR) that might eventually be built nearby. With Chéla owner Chéla Breckon said […]
Culture is at the core of everything Kelsey Borgford creates. Her newest work, a children’s book called What’s in a Bead?, is set to be released by Second Story Press March 12. It is heavily influenced by watching and learning traditional Indigenous art forms, the author said. “Without that influence, […]
