Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Thunder Bay, Ont. — Since its beginnings, Fort William’s deep-rooted history as one of the first trading posts during the fur trade in the early 1800s provided the nucleus of what would become Thunder Bay. The Thunder Bay Museum and Fort William Historical Park have collaborated to present what life […]
As the air turns brisk and festive decorations start to appear in retailers and public spaces across Canada, it’s a sure sign that the holiday season is approaching. For Canada Post, this time of year signifies the onset of their peak season. From October 30, 2023, until January 14, 2024, […]
Faces of Canada Today features poppies crafted by Indigenous makers in a major art installation In honour of National Indigenous Veterans Day, the Juno Beach Centre (JBC) is pleased to announce that its newest exhibition, Faces of Canada Today, will include a major art installation that features poppies crafted by […]
Around 400 members of the Métis community gathered in Sault Ste. Marie this week to take part in a rights conference that had an eye on the past as well as the future. This four-day affair, which began Sunday and wrapped up Wednesday, served as a major milestone for the […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – November 6-12, 2023 has been designated Crime Prevention Week in Ontario. As in past years, the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (Ministry) will place an emphasis on crime prevention, community safety and well-being during this annual event. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is also reminding […]
Last Friday, Mayor Andrew Hallikas along with fellow Councilors, and Municipal Staff gathered to officially inaugurate our brand new recycling facility. The new building comes with significant enhancements and as such the Town has announced that with the resumption of curbside pickup, glass containers can now be included in the […]
A compassion club in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside that has been breaking the law in order to protect its members has proof its harm reduction initiative is working. Last week the Drug User Liberation Front published a study based on its first year of operation that found quality of life improved […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will continue to see cloudy skies with a chance of flurries during the day, with cloudy periods overnight and a high of -1 (30) with a low of -9 (16). Saturday will […]
The turnout was slim as staff and council for the Township of Emo held the annual budget meeting on Oct. 23. After a 7.57 percent jump in taxes last year the residents of Emo should brace for a higher tax bill again this year as another four percent jump has […]
Staff availability will see the Out of the Cold Warming Centre open almost a week earlier than planned, but funding levels ultimately limit the duration of their season As the temperature continues to drop and the colder months of the year roll inexorably towards the district, the Out of the […]
The Emo Public Library has put out an urgent plea for help, to keep the doors open for the remainder of 2023. In a public letter posted to Facebook, CEO/Librarian Nicholas Donaldson states that, “due to unforeseen costs in 2023, the Emo Public Library is in desperate need of monetary […]
The organizers of the Luncheon of Hope held at La Place Rendez-Vous on Saturday, October 28, 2023, are asking attendees to check the jacket they returned home with to make sure it is the same one that they showed up in. One such guest has discovered their jacket was taken […]
