Local News from Across the Rainy River District
In just a few days, 17 young gymnasts will begin training in the new elite program at the Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy, a program specifically designed for those with proven ability and determination to excel in the sport. The first class officially begins on September 11, marking a pioneering date […]
Best for Kitty is building insulated wooden shelters to house cats they can’t keep inside anymore. Joan Foley of Best for Kitty said they had vetted a handful of cats, but since no fosters or adoptive homes stepped up, they had to release some. But knowing a cold winter is […]
The Fort Frances Curling Club has changed its public facing name to be known as the Curl Fort Frances Community Centre (CFCC). Similarly the Port Arthur Curling Club in Thunder Bay was rechristened as the Port Arthur Curling Centre. The Sudbury Curling Club changed its name to Curl Sudbury in […]
Saturday, October 21 at La Place Rendez Vous is going to be a totally tubular time! The Riverside Foundation is bringing you back to a time of microwave dinners, cassette tapes and big hair in support of local health care with this year’s gala. “Back to the 80s” presented by […]
A FedNor investment worth more than $1.8 million will be used to connect private investors with entrepreneurs looking to expand and modernize their companies in Northern Ontario. Northern Ontario Angels, a non-profit organization that has successfully orchestrated the investment of more than $250 million between angel investors and entrepreneurs since […]
With Small Business Week on the October horizon, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is aiming to collect information from small businesses across Canada through an online survey. The Canadian Chamber is seeking advice and lessons learned from new and existing business owners during their entrepreneurial journey. Charla Robinson, president of […]
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit declared the respiratory outbreak at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home over, as of Friday. Restrictions are no longer in effect for residents and visitors at the home. Riverside continues to have our detailed safety procedures and infection prevention control […]
The City of Markham has secured the opportunity to host the 2024 Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) tournament, cultural festival, and gala celebration. This annual tournament, held during the March break, brings together approximately 3,500 young male and female players from First Nations communities in Ontario, accompanied by their families, […]
Marathon, Ont. — Rural Thunder Bay residents who contend with spotty or slow internet connections may soon be able to benefit from a provincial plan to provide access to reliable satellite-based services. The government said this week it will consider proposals from satellite companies that can cater to 43,000 homes […]
Gillian Siddall wants to be an approachable leader and well-connected to Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. Siddall was unveiled as the next Lakehead University president and vice-chancellor in January and officially took on the role on July 1, succeeding Moira McPherson. Siddall said her first two months have been spent […]
A rise in the number of blue-green algae blooms in popular lakes close to Thunder Bay may be a symptom of climate change, the region’s public-health agency suggests. “With rising climate and water temperatures (algae blooms) may become more common,” a Thunder Bay District Health Unit news release said on […]
The Town of Fort Frances is seeking nominations for the citizen of the year and junior citizen of the year awards. Presented to outstanding members of the community, the awards are to recognize those who have contributed selflessly for the sake of making their town a better place. “It’s just […]
