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OPP issues reminder to drive according to road, weather conditions

OPP in the Rainy River district responded to 17 motor vehicle crashes during the weekend leading into Remembrance Day.
Red Nose returns

Red Nose returns

Gary Cooper has seen a dramatic shift in the community’s attitude toward impaired driving. The former 38-year veteran of the Ontario Provincial Police is this year’s honorary chair of the St.

New Trowbridge Falls pedestrian bridge open to public

Crossing the Current River between Centennial Park and Trowbridge Falls Campground has been a little tricky in recent years. The pedestrian bridge that stood there for 40 years was shut down because of safety concerns in 2010.
Emotional disaster

Emotional disaster

Reuben Villagracia feels the pain brought on by Typhoon Haiyan, which struck the Philippines over the weekend.

Proposal could have serious impact on snowmobile clubs

Snowmobile clubs across Ontario are keeping a close eye on a proposal that could have a major impact on their trail systems.
Cab crunch

Cab crunch

Long wait times and high costs are just a couple of complaints Coun. Brian McKinnon hears from the public when it comes to catching a cab in Thunder Bay.
Remember history

Remember history

For Mike Kalaska, the 11th of November doesn't just mean remembering the sacrifices made in war. It's also about celebrating Poland's National Independence Day, a public holiday recognized every Nov.
Mutual respect

Mutual respect

The contributions of this generation’s soldiers is not lost on Second World War veterans.
Remember sacrifice

Remember sacrifice

As a recent veteran, Lieut. Benjamin Cerratto says it’s important to remember the sacrifices made by Canadian sailors, soldiers and airmen.

Grain train derails near Fort Frances

A CN train collision near Fort Frances has derailed 40 rail cars full of grain. Investigators from the Transportation Safety Board are being dispatched to the Northern Ontario community to look into the incident, which happened Sunday.
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