Author Archives: Randy Thoms

Students across the Rainy River District are getting an opportunity to learn more about Indigenous ways of life. They took part in Seven Generation Education Insitute's annual Fall Harvest. The event ...

Ontario's Premier feels some people are not working but should. Doug Ford twice this week remarked about people receiving some form of government assistance but are healthy to work. He says it costs t...

A new board overseeing policing in the western half of the Rainy River District is up and running. Members, this week, were officially sworn into the new OPP Detachment Board during an inaugural meeti...

The mayoral candidates in International Falls have put forward their platforms for election in November. Four took part in a debate sponsored by the International Falls Chamber of Commerce and broadca...

A second non-confidence motion has been put before MPs in the House of Commons. It comes less than 24 hours after an original one from the Conservatives was defeated. The Liberals got help from the ND...

Voyageurs National Park will soon close two of its visitor centers for the season. The Kabetogama Lake Center shuts down next Monday while Ash River closes on Friday. The Rainy Lake Center will remain...

New stamps are being issued by Canada Post to reflect the history and legacy of Canada's residential school system. The stamps were created to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation...

Ontario's Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism is stepping away from his responsibilities for a period of time. Michael Ford posted on social media that he is taking a leave of absence to prio...

More for you. That's the slogan Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie will use in the lead-up to the next provincial election. In a speech to delegates attending the party's annual meeting and policy ...

A public meeting tonight will allow residents to offer their suggestions for next year's budget for the town of Fort Frances. Some are already offering suggestions. One seeks increased safety measures...