Local News from Across the Rainy River District
THUNDER BAY — The Lakehead Social Planning Council made an immediate call to action on Monday night – for the City of Thunder Bay to jump on board with the Living Wage Campaign. The call to action came while the LSPC presented its poverty reduction strategy 2023 annual report to […]
You’ve likely heard a lot about book bans or challenges recently, and we have a few of those books in our library! If you want to discuss ideas of censorship, intellectual freedom, and other issues with your child, you can take out a backpack full of books that have been […]
THUNDER BAY — The mental health of youth and residents living in First Nations communities is an ongoing battle. Nishnawbe Aski Nation Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler will attend an emergency meeting with the Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Patty Hajdu, this afternoon in Ottawa – along with several other federal ministers […]
Ice fishing is a popular past time for many of Ontario’s anglers and the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) urges anglers to use caution when heading out this winter. “Warm temperatures have caused many lakes to freeze slowly or not at all in many parts of Southern and Central Ontario,” […]
First Nations in Ontario are calling for a one-year pause on online mining claims, saying the system infringes on their right to proper consultation. Ontario has a constitutional duty to consult Indigenous Peoples before allowing mining on their land. But on Wednesday, the Chiefs of Ontario said the province’s Mining […]
As part of National Non-Smoking Week, Weedless Wednesday takes center stage, offering Canadians an opportunity to focus on their health and well-being by abstaining from smoking, vaping, use of e-cigarettes, and cannabis use for 24 hours. This initiative goes beyond traditional anti-smoking campaigns, encouraging a holistic approach to wellness that […]
Police Briefs (FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid multiple charges in mail theft investigation reported December 4, 2024. On January 22, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., members from the Rainy River District Crime Unit have arrested and charged […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of slurries and a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy throughout the day and overnight with a high of 2 (36) and a low of -2 (28). Saturday will once again see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries […]
A passionate crowd took to La Place Rendez-Vous on the evening of Saturday, January 20, 2024, to attend the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River’s Forget Me Not fund- raising dinner. The dinner, typically an annual event, has been missing in action since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, making its […]
For the last six weeks a tree with glimmering red lights has shone at the Treaty Three Police detachment on Idylwild Dr. with a small red dress hanging from the tree blowing in the wind. The Tree of Hope was lit in December in memory and honour of the estimated […]
Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health has declined a request to conduct a formal, public investigation into Riverside Health Care’s La Verendrye Hospital following the death of Hermina Fletcher, citing multiple procedural upgrades at the facility, and existing investigations into the matter. Lawyer Douglas Judson of Judson Howie […]
Second suspect arrested/charges laid (FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment Crime Unit of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid charges against a second individual in connection to a mail theft investigation which started last month. On January 22, 2024, shortly before 2 p.m., members from the […]
