Local News from Across the Rainy River District
TORONTO – Ontario imposed a four-week stay-at-home order Wednesday and promised to start vaccinating young people in COVID-19 hot spots amid mounting criticism that the province is not doing enough to stop the spread of the virus. Premier Doug Ford said a surge in COVID-19 cases fuelled by more transmissible […]
Les Baker, 63, took advantage of a break in the rain to take his five-year old dog, Ringer, for a walk at Point Park. Ringer, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever, was enjoying walking on the freshly watered ground. We may be under a stay-at-home order, but exercise and fresh air are […]
MONTREAL – A Montreal hospital is confirming the death of a 16-year-old patient from COVID-19. A spokeswoman for the Ste-Justine children’s hospital said today that privacy rules prevent officials from releasing other details about the teenager’s death. In a brief statement, the hospital noted that in general, when people die […]
The Salvation Army, in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Fort Frances, are celebrating SPRING BREAK and providing FREE Activity/Nutrition Bags for kids (Ages 5 & up). They will be giving away 75 bags stuffed with crafts, snacks, and lunch items on Friday, April 9 from 11:30 am to 1pm […]
A stay-at-home order will take effect across Ontario starting this Thursday at 12:01 a.m. That four-week measure, similar to one implemented in January, requires people to stay home except for essential trips like grocery shopping, accessing health-care services, work that cannot be done remotely and exercise. Here is a look […]
TORONTO — The Ontario government is introducing new measures to protect schools against COVID-19 which include refresher training, enhanced cleaning and asymptomatic testing. As these new measures are being introduced, the government will begin offering registration for vaccinations to education workers during the spring break. “Nothing is more important than […]
Police Briefs The Ontario Provincial Police wish everyone a safe summer. With warmer weather here, cyclists are out in larger numbers – particularly younger riders. Our roads are for the enjoyment and transportation of everyone. Here are some tips to ensure the safety of our community: Motorists: Motorists must allow […]
Bears are waking up from hibernation, and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind you to exercise caution this spring. Bears waking up from hibernation are faced with a scarcity of natural food sources, leading them to look for food in garbage cans […]
When bears are caught off guard, they are stressed, and usually just want to flee. Stop. Do not panic. Remain calm. Generally, the noisier the bear is, the less dangerous it is, provided you do not approach. The noise is meant to “scare” you off and acts as a warning […]
OTTAWA – A group representing thousands of doctors from across the country is hoping the Liberal government’s coming federal budget addresses a long-standing concern about lack of access to family doctors in Canada. The Canadian Medical Association estimates about five million Canadians don’t have a primary care physician, or family […]
Our community is full of inspiring people who generously dedicate their time to making it a welcoming and inclusive place to live. As Aesop once said, “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Regardless of the magnitude of our actions, every time we give back to […]
MINNEAPOLIS – George Floyd died of a lack of oxygen from being pinned facedown on the pavement with his hands cuffed behind him, a medical expert testified Thursday at former Officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial. Floyd’s breathing while he was being held down by Chauvin and other officers was too […]
