Local News from Across the Rainy River District
For two years, Stellantis has been a company on the move, making giant strategic changes in an industry facing a new technological future. The rush toward electrification amid competition from new players entering the market forced the auto giant that employs nearly 3,000 people at its Brampton assembly plant to […]
Amidst challenges for the local beef industry, the Rainy River District Regional Abattoir (RRDRA) is back to hold its second fundraiser dinner to help it continue to offer services to local meat producers. The RRDRA will be holding their “Diamonds and Denim” fundraiser dinner this year on Saturday, November 1, […]
A special fundraiser dinner will take place later this month to help support a local hairdresser living with a life-altering illness. Friends of Megan Finlayson will be hosting a special fundraiser dinner at the Sunset Country Metis Community Centre on Saturday, October 18, 2025, beginning at 5 p.m. Finlayson, a […]
Since the water main breaks that caused the Scott Street Flood on September 23, and another on September 27, local businesses, like the Salvation Army and Inkspotz Apparel, have been evaluating the damage. Inkspotz Apparel owner Scott Krienke also voiced some of his concerns dealing with the Town of Fort […]
From Fort Frances to Thunder Bay, Riverside Health Care runs its Specialty and Diagnostic Transportation service as an effort to reduce barriers and increase equity. Not only does the service operate for physiological health needs, but mental and social wellness appointments. With wheelchair access, a travel attendant, and more, the […]
The Fort Frances Lakers stayed in the win column Friday night after beating the Thunder Bay North Stars 7-1, but their win streak came to an end last night. Gunnar Simon put the Lakers on the board in the first period when a Gavin Mowat point shot made it to […]
The LaVerendrye Hospital Auxiliary is excited to invite you to our Pumpkins & Plaid luncheon. This is our first fundraiser towards our $100,000 pledge for the ‘Lights, Camera, Diagnosis’ campaign to purchase an MRI and x-ray equipment for our hospital. Marnie Cumming, President of LVGHA said, “Pledging $100,000 is a […]
Even with early detection on her side, Tara Hamilton’s breast cancer journey has been challenging. Enduring surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy treatments, the Riverside Health Care staff member has spent more than nearly a year and a half fighting Canada’s No. 1 diagnosed cancer in women. Thanks to the detection […]
THUNDER BAY — Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government has released a draft regulation proposing criteria for designating “special economic zones” under the Protect Ontario legislation it passed in June. The proposal was “informed by consultations with Indigenous communities across Ontario,” and its release is intended “to support ongoing consultations,” according to the government. […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of 4 C (39 F). Tomorrow will see increasing cloudiness during the day before becoming cloudy with a chance of showers overnight and a high of 19 (66) with a low of 8 (46). Friday will continue to see cloudy skies with a […]
THUNDER BAY — A number of stakeholders, largely from the forestry and energy sectors, got to provide regional input into a series of ongoing cross-province talks about energy policy. The Vaughn and Thunder Bay Chambers of Commerce held a roundtable discussion in the city on Oct. 2. The goal, said […]
(THUNDER BAY, ON) – One individual from Hamilton is facing several charges under the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) following a drug trafficking investigation in Thunder Bay. In September 2025, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)-led Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG) began an […]
