Local News from Across the Rainy River District
OTTAWA – The Canadian government has quietly changed the criteria on its website for a special program for vulnerable Afghan refugees so that only those who have already managed to escape to other countries are eligible. The online criteria for the “special humanitarian program” used to include Afghans “who are […]
OTTAWA – Many parents are planning to let their children go trick-or-treating this year – but a new poll suggests they may find fewer doors open than in pre-pandemic Halloweens. Some 93 per cent of respondents whose kids trick-or-treated last year intend to have them go candy hunting again this […]
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden heads to a vital U.N. climate summit at a time when a majority of Americans regard the deteriorating climate as a problem of high importance to them, an increase from just a few years ago. About 6 out of 10 Americans also believe that […]
LONDON (AP) – Britain has experienced a series of shortages these past few months, from a lack of fuel at gas stations to not enough workers picking the fall harvest, but Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is unlikely to dwell on them when he delivers his annual budget statement on Wednesday. […]
Tom Brady had one memento he wanted back from a fan in the stands and one he wanted to give his biggest little fan after his latest historic performance. Both of the Brady admirers left Raymond James Stadium happy and sporting swag on the day Brady led Tampa Bay’s 38-3 […]
LIVERPOOL, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA – Krista McCarville of Thunder Bay, Ont., scored back-to-back deuces in the fifth and sixth ends in a 7-5 win over Jestyn Murphy of Mississauga, Ont., on Monday in the first draw of Canada’s Olympic curling pre-trials. McCarville, backed by vice-skip Kendra Lilly, second Ashley Sippala, […]
Fishing buddies Daniel Laevens Sr and Jr made the most of the beautiful fall weather with a fall fishing trip late last month. The family day out was a success, with plenty of great fish and great memories. – Submitted photo
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s tricky task of crafting a new cabinet is hitting its final hours before the team of ministers is unveiled. Any hints of who might be in cabinet could begin trickling out Monday as those taking on new positions may start arriving in the national […]
A group representing Ontario doctors is recommending incentives for physicians and medical students, better internet connectivity, and culturally appropriate care to improve health-care services in the province’s north. The Ontario Medical Association made the recommendations today in a report titled Prescription for Northern Ontario. The report also recommends a focus […]
TORONTO – Ontario is lifting capacity limits today at restaurants, gyms, casinos and some other locations where proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required. If museums and galleries, places of worship, and personal care settings choose to require proof of vaccination, they can also lift capacity limits as of today. […]
TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 326 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths from the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 231 cases are in people who are not fully vaccinated or have unknown vaccination status. She says 95 cases are in fully vaccinated people. There are 138 people in […]
