Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Ask Ontario grain farmers what the war in Ukraine means for the spring planting season and one word keeps coming up — uncertainty. The rising cost of fuel, fertilizer, nutrients and chemicals — collectively known as inputs — has farmers wondering what they can confidently plant this year, even as […]
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are moving ahead on a special all-party, security-cleared committee to review documents related to the firing of two scientists from the national microbiology laboratory – even if the Conservatives continue to rebuff the plan. Government House leader Mark Holland said Wednesday the NDP has agreed […]
MEXICO CITY (AP) – Mexico’s government on Thursday proposed a dramatic overhaul of the nation’s electoral system and the agency that oversees it – one of the country’s most trusted institutions. It would reduce the size of Congress and state legislatures while having the federal elections board chosen by voters, […]
Climate change will result in thousands of new viruses spread among animal species by 2070 – and that’s likely to increase the risk of emerging infectious diseases jumping from animals to humans, according to a new study. This is especially true for Africa and Asia, continents that have been hotspots […]
“Jeopardy!” champ Mattea Roach has proven she can conquer dozens of quiz clues with ease. But in addition to displaying superior skill with the buzzer, the Toronto-based phenom has had to prepare for another challenge that can get harder with each win: coming up with engaging anecdotes for each TV […]
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia district council for the Directors Guild of Canada says it has issued a strike notice to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and the Canadian Media Producers Association’s B.C. chapter. The council represents creative and logistical personnel in the film and television industry […]
KAUFBEUREN, Germany – Joakim Kemell scored in overtime to complete a hat trick, and Finland came back to beat Canada 6-5 in quarterfinal action Thursday at the world men’s under-18 hockey championship. Canada looked to be in control when Connor Bedard scored his second goal of the game midway through […]
SEATTLE (AP) – Lias Andersson’s his first goal of the season for Los Angeles snapped a tie early in the third period and the Kings beat the Seattle Kraken 5-3 Wednesday night. Gabriel Vilardi, Phillip Danault, Trevor Moore and Andreas Athanasioiu also scored for playoff-bound Los Angeles. Jonathan Quick made […]
NEW YORK (AP) – A Florida teen who became a prominent opponent of the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill will be honored at next month’s PEN America gala. Jack Petocz, a high school junior, will be presented the PEN/Benenson Freedom of Expression Courage Award. “Jack Petocz is leading his […]
In enemy territory, and on the biggest stage for many of them, the young Toronto Raptors could have withered without their all-star point guard in Philadelphia on Monday night. But in a season rife with injuries, the Raptors have learned to win with — and without — the guiding hand […]
As a correction to a Cheers and Jeers from two weeks ago, The Rock 3 on 3 Hockey League is not a Fort Frances Minor Hockey program. Instead, it was created 10 years ago by Brent Tookenay and Shauna Leigh Carlson in memory of local hockey legend and beloved coach […]
After a two year hiatus, the Rainy River Festival of the Performing Arts returned to its in-person format. This week took a dramatic turn, with individual and group dramatic performances. Adjudicator Susan Mercure De Gagné above was on hand to offer coaching to the performers. For the results as of […]
