Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Superior Classics Car Club is revving up for another year of racing with its annual Test ‘n Tune event in June and Dragfest, the main event, in August. Ray Gionet, club president, said the 2025 Dragfest event was well attended last August at the Terrace Bay former airfield and […]
One of Thunder Bay’s most significant economic driving forces is its port, which receives hundreds of cargo ships from all over the world. The 2025 navigation season has been strong and has kept the port busy. Emily Price, the port’s director of corporate and commercial affairs, said it’s the most […]
Homelessness remains a sensitive issue in Fort Frances, just as it is in much of the country. While there are a wide range of professional and personal opinions about the causes and potential solutions, talk is cheap and the problem persists – people continue struggle to meet their own basic […]
KENORA — A dedicated provincial fund for airport improvements would make a big difference for sites too small to access federal dollars. That’s according to Shari Gentes, the Northwest’s regional director of the Airport Management Council of Ontario. The organization has, for over a year, been pressing the Ontario government […]
THUNDER BAY – Fire and rescue services across the Thunder Bay area have received a total of nearly $446,000 to protect firefighters. About $135,800 was given to Thunder Bay Fire and Rescue through the province’s fire protection grant. Deputy fire chief Dave Tarini told Newswatch that the majority of the […]
THUNDER BAY – Homeowners and landlords will be required to have carbon monoxide alarms on all levels and outside sleeping areas. “Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, so you can’t smell it, you can’t see it like smoke,” Kevin Anderson, acting division chief at Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, told Dougall […]
A new report from Export Development Canada (EDC) stated that Canada’s agriculture sector has emerged as a rare bright spot in the country’s trade performance, with agricultural exports growing three times faster than overall Canadian exports over the past decade. In practical terms, this means agriculture has been one of […]
Last week in Montréal, Canada hosted a pivotal two-day summit of G7 industry, digital, and technology ministers, sparking vital discussions on artificial intelligence, supply-chain resilience, and digital infrastructure. Experts believe these conversations could have significant, lasting impacts on businesses and employers across Waterloo Region and Wellington County. The meeting, held […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -16 C (3 F). Tomorrow, New Year’s Eve, will see a mix of sun and cloud during the day before becoming clear overnight with a high of -16 (3) and a low of -23 (-9). New Year’s […]
By Times Staff Rainy River District OPP have a youth offender in custody following an arson investigation that resulted from a late night fire at the Fort Frances Canadian Tire store. In a post made to their Facebook page early this morning, Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services noted that […]
Residents of Fort Frances might have noticed a somewhat-familiar character on the side of the water tower since the scaffolding has started to come down – a beaver with a paddle in hand clad in voyageur regalia, a new version of a well-known local mascot. As part of significant work […]
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reminding travellers to plan ahead when travelling to Canada this holiday season. Between January 1 and October 31, 2025, the CBSA says they welcomed more than 70 million travellers while also intercepting over 30,790 kg of illegal drugs and 13,500 weapons and firearms. […]
