Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Last week, Grand Erie Public Health warned of a potential measles exposure at Brantford General Hospital’s (BGH) labour and delivery unit. The same day, Ontario’s top doc reported there had been a premature infant that died from measles and other health complications, as well as six cases of babies with […]
Fort Frances Youth soccer is wrapping up its season soon and young athletes have had the opportunity to learn about the game of soccer, having fun and kicking the ball as hard as they can and learning about playing as a team. Youth soccer will wrap up on Saturday June […]
The gallery welcomed guests on June 6 with a vibrant opening night, featuring two major exhibitions — one by Winnipeg artist Miriam Rudolph and the other curated by historian Aileen Friesen in collaboration with designer Anikó Szabó. Together, these thought-provoking exhibits engage the heart and mind, while showcasing the gallery’s […]
Fish for free across Ontario on June 14 and 15 TORONTO — This Father’s Day weekend, the Ontario government is offering all Canadian residents the opportunity to fish for free across the province on June 14 and 15. “This Father’s Day weekend, take the opportunity to head outdoors, cast a […]
Thankfully we have received a worthwhile amount of rain and even though I am complaining about being cold, the temperature will help to allow the rain to soak in. This will help with pastures, hay and for those that have been watering their lawn. I am still feeling nervous about […]
The Emo and District Auxiliary Strawberry Social takes place this Friday, June 13, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. at the Emo Hospital. Admission is $5 at the door. Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy the afternoon and support the Auxiliary. After a complete renovation, the Dance Hall is up […]
The province can’t sit on its hands while at least five rural fire departments near Thunder Bay face the prospect of shutting down due to a volunteer shortage and the difficulty of meeting training requirements, NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois says. “What can be done to make (firefighter) training more accessible, […]
THUNDER BAY – Three weeks into a strike, talks between Workplace Safety and Insurance Board employees and the provincial agency have broken down. The WSIB has rejected the union’s most recent collective agreement proposal, according to a media release issued Monday by CUPE local 1750, the Ontario Compensation Employees Union, […]
Perhaps fittingly, it’s nine years ago that Gordie Howe took his final breath. Once considered the best hockey player of all time, Howe was the subject of more books than even AI can find, and I thought I’d seen the last of them until I spotted “Nine Lessons I Learned […]
Dear Teresa, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful reflections and for your continued support of health care in our district. Your words speak to the heart of what has made the Riverside Foundation for Health Care such a powerful force: community, collaboration, and a shared commitment […]
Mark Carney, when he was running to form the government of Canada, let everyone know that he was going to act quickly and deliberately on making Canada an economic powerhouse. The Carney government is acting with urgency. He brought the premier’s together and received a list of major infrastructure projects […]
