Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The federal government has signed a $20-billion final settlement agreement to compensate First Nations children and families harmed by chronic underfunding of child welfare on reserve, which Indigenous Services Canada said Monday was the largest such deal in Canadian history. “First Nations children deserve to be surrounded by love and […]
The Conservative Party of Canada raised the most money of any federal party in 2021, bringing in $26.4 million in donations during a tumultuous year that ended with an election loss and speculation about the end of Erin O’Toole’s leadership. Audited financial statements filed with Elections Canada show that’s just […]
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (AP) A shooter fired on an Independence Day parade from a rooftop in suburban Chicago, spraying the crowd with gunshots initially mistaken for fireworks before hundreds of panicked revelers of all ages fled in terror. At least six people were killed and at least 30 wounded. An […]
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Spain is increasing military spending as it works toward meeting a NATO commitment by dedicating 2% of gross domestic product to defense, the Spanish government said Tuesday. Cabinet members approved a one-off expenditure of almost 1 billion euros ($1 billion) for Spain’s Defense Ministry that the […]
A missed convert by Boris Bede with 25 seconds left in regulation time after the Toronto Argonauts rallied to within a point was the difference Monday as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers escaped BMO Field with a 23-22 victory and their unbeaten streak intact. The defending Grey Cup champion Blue Bombers, […]
A month before the world track and field championships, Canada’s fastest man was winded just walking up the stairs in his home in Jacksonville, Fla. Andre De Grasse recently returned to full practices after his second bout of COVID-19 interrupted a season that was finally looking up. He said he […]
Ontario drivers experienced some relief from record-setting prices at the pump on Friday as the province’s gas tax cut came into effect. The Ontario government cut the gas tax by 5.7 cents per litre until the end of the year, though Premier Doug Ford said he would consider an extension […]
The donkeys at The Spry Farm appreciated a quick snack from a young visitor, during their recent public open day. Covid prevented visitors to the petting zoo and farm, but with lifting restrictions, school groups and the public have been welcomed back, to the delight of both animals and kids. […]
A coroner’s inquest has highlighted the need for a co-ordinated approach to intimate partner violence, including ways to address perpetrators as well as oversight and accountability measures to ensure that real change is being made, experts say. A five member-jury presented a list of recommendations Tuesday at the inquest into […]
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says an independent investigation has found its leader engaged in workplace sexual harassment. A meeting is to be held soon to officially remove Arlen Dumas from the role of grand chief, the assembly said in a news release Thursday. A staff member lodged a workplace […]
Ontario legislators will return to provincial parliament on Aug. 8. Premier Doug Ford says the legislature will sit for approximately five weeks. The main item on the agenda is debate and voting on the provincial budget that was introduced but not passed before the spring election. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy […]
EDMONTON – Police say a 13-year-old Edmonton girl missing for more than a week has been found alive in the United States. She was located following a week-long search that began when she was seen arriving at her junior high school but didn’t show up for class. Edmonton Police Insp. […]
