Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced on Thursday that all of the long-term care home residents in the region who are eligible and consenting have received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the NWHU, said they received some additional […]
St. Mary’s Parish has been given the green light for an in-person Mass for Ash Wednesday. Mass begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday. COVID-19 observances will be in place, including masks and social distancing. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent for those who follow the Christian faith. The Northwestern Health […]
Georgia and Hudson Yellowega were certainly dressed the part to have a little bit of fun outside on a sunny, but cold, Family Day. Mom Kailey said the pair enjoyed a quick sled ride before briefly camping out in their handmade snow tunnel. If you as brave as Georgia and […]
Eric Tucker The Associated Press WASHINGTON – A Democratic congressman accused Donald Trump in a federal lawsuit on Tuesday of inciting the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and of conspiring with his lawyer and extremist groups to try to prevent the Senate from certifying the results of the presidential […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is appealing to the official Opposition Conservatives to hasten passage of a COVID-19 relief bill through the House of Commons. The appeal is in a letter from Freeland to Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole in which the deputy prime minister says […]
Christopher Reynolds The Canadian Press OTTAWA – The vast majority of Canadians blame Ottawa rather than provincial governments for delays in COVID-19 vaccine delivery, a new poll suggests. Sixty-nine per cent of respondents believe Canada is behind on deliveries due to federal challenges obtaining doses on the global market, according […]
SILVER SPRING, Md. – After a wild week in which Bitcoin soared to new heights, Bitcoin crossed the $50,000 mark early Tuesday. Bitcoin rallied throughout the as more companies signalled the volatile digital currency could eventually gain widespread acceptance as a means of payment for goods and services. Bitcoin has […]
Yesterday, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced 38 new COVID-19 positive test results in the Kenora region. “We have seen a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 positive test results in the Kenora region since early January”, says Dr Kit Young Hoon, Medical Officer of Health. “Most of the cases […]
These squirrels are getting into the spirit of the season. They are frequently spotted together in their tree, and never fight over the sunflower seeds. Could it be true love or family ties? You be the judge! Happy Valentine’s Day and Family Day weekend everyone!- Susan Taylor photo
Denise Paglinawan The Canadian Press Several Ontario universities are urging students living on campus not to travel during the upcoming mid-semester break known as reading week in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While most university students are attending classes virtually as the pandemic wears on, a number […]
38 percent increase in overdose occurrences (ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has saved 210 lives by administering naloxone since frontline officers were equipped in September 2017. The opioid crisis continues to affect people from communities across Ontario, which is evident from the continued increase in opioid-related overdoses […]
