Currently, we have 19 active cases of COVID-19 connected to the NWHU catchment area. Since our last update, we have received report of: 12 new positive COVID-19 test results in the District of Rainy River; and 5 new positive COVID-19 test results in the Kenora region Follow up with the […]
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THE CANADIAN PRESS
EDMONTON – A military contingent is expected to be in position today to decide where to deploy eight critical care nurses who will help Alberta fight COVID-19. Public Safety Canada says the Canadian Red Cross is also planning to send up to 20 medical professionals, some with intensive care experience, […]
By Noushin Ziafati
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Toronto is preparing to ask the federal government to decriminalize the possession of illicit drugs for personal use in the city, saying the move is needed as drug-related deaths reach record highs. A public consultation on the matter wrapped up this week and the city’s top doctor said Toronto expects […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 511 new cases of COVID-19 today, and two new deaths. There are 159 patients in intensive care units due to COVID-19, though not all hospitals report those statistics on the weekends. The province has lately been breaking down the numbers of new cases and ICU […]
By Marie Woolf
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Afghan women ministers made pleas to Canadian politicians for help – and shared warnings about atrocities and the erosion of women’s rights – two months before the Taliban took control of Kabul. In June, female Afghan ministers begged Canada to “do something for us” as the Taliban advanced, […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Senior federal officials were told in the spring that the government could make it mandatory for all workers nationwide to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Trudeau Liberals have promised to bring in mandatory vaccination requirements for federally regulated workers, such as those employed by transportation, banks and telecommunication […]
By Heather Hollingsworth
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The COVID-19 patient’s health was deteriorating quickly at a Michigan hospital, but he was having none of the doctor’s diagnosis. Despite dangerously low oxygen levels, the unvaccinated man didn’t think he was that sick and got so irate over a hospital policy forbidding his wife from being at his bedside […]
By Will Graves
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger made very intentional choices last winter. The franchise (publicly anyway) flirted with moving on before bringing Roethlisberger back for an 18th season, albeit at a reduced salary cap number. Roethlisberger chose to return in hopes of avoiding having a blowout home […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and Alex Pietrangelo have been named to Canada men’s hockey team for the Beijing Olympics. General manager Doug Armstrong confirmed the news in an interview with the NHL’s official website. Crosby will appear at his third Olympics after scoring in overtime to capture gold in 2010 […]
By Greg Rickford
MPP, Kenora-Rainy River
MPP, Kenora-Rainy River
This year, September 30th marks the first observance of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is vital that we commemorate the loss of generations who are no longer with us, and to acknowledge the ongoing trauma experienced by residential school survivors, their families and their communities. Indigenous peoples […]
The Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services is getting ready for the drive-through event by singing and drumming. The even, which started at 10 a.m., commemorated the Residential School experience by hosting a drum circle and dancers. The first 250 participants of the drive through were given Day of Orange […]
