Of all the great things related to fishing that excite me, getting to fish and explore new water is at the top of the list. Especially when the fishing is really good. This past weekend my brother Ben and I teamed up to fish the 2nd Annual Whitedog Kickin’ Bass Fish […]
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Walking through a warehouse store the other day, a package of frozen meatballs caught my attention. I said to my wife, “I wonder how many people actually buy these?” A small discussion between her and I, surrounding this topic, ensued. I love meatballs in pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups, stews, and […]
This is the time of year when many gardeners start to lose their enthusiasm for gardening and yard chores, but the actions you take now, can affect the success of your garden next season. The Flower Garden: Watering in the perennial garden is a must. Although perennials may be slowing […]
Press release
Currently, we have 5 active cases of COVID-19 connected to the NWHU catchment area. Since our last update, we have received report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the District of Rainy River. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone […]
A rainy morning didn’t dampen spirits at the Fall Farm Event put on by The Spry Farm on Saturday. Lots of families were arond to enjoy the animals and hay rides. The farm event also had pumpkins and local honey available for purchase to help get everyone in the fall […]
By Noushin Ziafati
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Ontario has lifted COVID-19 capacity limits in some venues that are asking patrons to show proof of vaccination – a move that’s being met with mixed reactions from different industries. As of Saturday morning, cinemas, theatres, concert and spectator sports venues and car and horse racing tracks are […]
By Holly McKenzie-Sutter
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Hundreds of Ontario workers in hospitals and long-term care could be off the job in the coming weeks because they did not get vaccinated against COVID-19, further complicating what advocates call a “perfect storm” of staff shortages. The president of a union representing workers in long-term care, hospitals […]
By Laura Osman
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Residents should feel at home, respected, and safe in long-term care but the current reality doesn’t come close, says a survey that will inform new national standards of care. The survey was conducted by the National Institute on Aging on behalf of the Health Standards Organization. It will […]
By Paul Newberry
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
ATLANTA (AP) – The expectations have certainly changed in Atlanta. Long an NBA backwater, the city has embraced a Hawks team with championship aspirations after a stunning run to the Eastern Conference final last season. “We obviously want to be very competitive and build off last year,” said general manager […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have signed centre Nick Suzuki to an eight-year, US$63-million contract extension. The deal will pay Suzuki an average annual salary of $7.875 million. Suzuki, 22, led the Canadiens in playoff scoring last season with 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 22 games to help […]
