Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Provincial mask mandates for public transit and health-care settings in Ontario expire today. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore says with virus indicators heading in the right direction and high vaccination rates, it’s time to replace mandates with guidance. He says it’s still recommended that masks be worn […]
Several graduating students assembled at Legion Park for photos before heading to the Grand March and Prom on Saturday. The events enjoyed beautiful weather and included a stop at Rainycrest. Check out the upcoming Times on Wednesday for more photos! – Allan Bradbury photo
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has not even named a new cabinet, fresh off his majority election victory, and one of the biggest challenges his new government will face is already staring him down. Four of the five major education unions have taken the first step to start bargaining, ahead of […]
Ontario’s COVID-19 indicators are currently heading in the right direction but the province’s top doctor is preparing for the fall, when trends will likely worsen, with plans including a new round of booster doses. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore said the preparations include scenarios for various stakeholders […]
More education on intimate partner violence – starting in Ontario schools – and allowing police to disclose whether someone’s partner has a history of abuse would go a long way toward protecting potential victims in the future, an expert on research into violence against women told an inquest on Thursday. […]
HALIFAX – When Meaghan Belanger’s mother informed her about a Nova Scotia camp for children in grief, the teenager’s initial reaction was unenthusiastic as she feared it would be too teary and dull. Instead, she found herself immersed in unabashed fun – ranging from a delicious dinner to meeting new […]
TORONTO – Grief and anger filled a Toronto courtroom on Monday as those deeply affected by the city’s deadly van attack presented victim impact statements at a sentencing hearing for the man behind the rampage. Eight women and two men died on April 23, 2018, when a 25-year-old man bent […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Raymond Cameron announce his passing on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Fort Frances, Ont., at the age 84. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances. Funeral […]
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time. Trudeau says on Twitter today that he will be isolating and that he feels OK. He says that is because he has been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus. Trudeau is encouraging everyone to […]
TORONTO (AP) – Rory McIlroy won the RBC Canadian Open on Sunday and gave the PGA Tour a strong response to the start of the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational, closing with an 8-under 62 to win a wild race to the finish with Justin Thomas and Tony Finau. McIlroy had […]
MADISON, Wis. – Madison Chantler’s goal midway through the third period on Sunday proved to be the winner as Canada defeated Finland 2-1 to advance to the gold-medal final of the women’s U-18 world hockey championship. Jade Iginla gave Canada a 1-0 lead at 15:04 of the first period with […]
NEW YORK (AP) – Fears about a possible recession are pounding markets Monday, and Wall Street’s S&P 500 tumbled into the maw of what’s known as a bear market after sinking more than 20% below its record set early this year. The S&P 500 dropped 2.4% in the first chance […]
