Kenora, Ont. – Greg Rickford, MPP for Kenora-Rainy River, is calling on seasonal residents of Kenora-Rainy River to stay home and refrain from visiting their cottages in Northwestern Ontario. Residents and health officials have growing concerns over the increasing number of cottagers returning to the area amid the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
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The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton Brady Tkachuk is hunkered down with family in St. Louis trying to wait out the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ottawa Senators winger has also been keeping close tabs on a pair of teammates who tested positive for the disease. “Those guys, they’re doing well,” Tkachuk said on […]
Tonight will see a few clouds with a low of -5 C (23 F). Tomorrow will see a chance of showers turning to periods of rain or snow overnight with a high of nine (48) and a low of zero (32). Thursday will see periods of rain or snow throughout […]
TORONTO — In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep people home, the Government of Ontario has extended the Declaration of Emergency and associated emergency measures, including the closure of non-essential workplaces and restrictions on social gatherings. In addition, Ontario is issuing a new emergency order under […]
The Associated PressStephen Wade TOKYO–The countdown clocks have been reset and are ticking again for the Tokyo Olympics. The model outside Tokyo Station, and others across the Japanese capital, were switched on almost immediately after organizers announced the new dates–July 23 to Aug. 8, 2021. The clocks read 479 days […]
Press Release TORONTO — In an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep people home, the Government of Ontario has extended the Declaration of Emergency and associated emergency measures, including the closure of non-essential workplaces and restrictions on social gatherings. In addition, Ontario is issuing a new emergency […]
Submitted Brielle and her mom have been coping with cabin fever by taking daily walks. Last week, they enjoyed a breathtaking sunset, while alone on the waterfront. What is your family doing to beat the boredom, and still stay safe, during the COVID-19 pandemic? Set your camera to high-resolution, take […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Ontario’s elementary teachers have agreed to salary increases of one per cent a year for three years, but will get higher benefit increases than the government originally sought. The Canadian Press has obtained a memo of highlights that the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario sent […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — An Ontario health unit says one nursing home has seen seven COVID-19 deaths and at least 24 staff members infected. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit has said the outbreak at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon, Ont., is believed to be the largest […]
Window displays were blooming throughout town ealier this week, as residents participated in the community Window Walk, in which people decoarate their windows to a common theme, for the enjoyment of passers-by. The event began on St. Patrick’s Day, and has since become a popular event on social media. The […]
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Social distancing doesn’t need to be boring. These kids are making the best of their isolation by getting out into the open. Clockwise from botton, Ryleigh takes her person, David Walchuk for a run; Seamus Baxter takes a bike ride by the waterfront; Max Moen keeps his distance from Mom, […]
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On Friday, March 27, the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has received a positive COVID-19 test result from the Rainy River Assessment Centre. The case had travelled to the U.S.A. and upon returning from travel has been in voluntary self-isolation since that time. The health unit is doing follow up regarding […]
