Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Hats off to many local businesses for practicing safe precautions with COVID-19. Last week Devlin’s made a sign available for all customers stating “if you are not well please DO NOT ENTER!” If you see more then a few vehicles out front, wait a few minutes to allow people their […]
Eleanor Barron It’s amazing how life can go from normal to the “new normal” in such a short period of time. A few weeks ago, who would have known the meaning of “social distancing” or “self isolation”? Today, I met a friend outside Safeway. It was good to see him, […]
“Q: “”Every town is in a state of emergency. What does that even mean?” A: “Each Municipality’s emergency management plan will define what an emergency is. Our Plan states that any situation or impending situation caused by the forces of nature, an accident, an intentional act or otherwise constitutes a […]
The Emo & District Hospital Auxiliary is celebrating their 2019/2020 capital equipment pledges made to the Riverside Foundation for Health Care. Included in the pledges are three new dining room tables for the cafeteria valued at $1,212.05 that were enjoyed at the Annual Shamrock Tea held on March 13. These […]
Dear Editor, I am a supervisor for a local contractor. We currently have contracts with a general contractor to wire two new OPP detachments, one in Fort Frances, one in Moosonee. We are the only local contractor on site, with most but not all coming from Thunder Bay or Winnipeg.The […]
Dr. Marcus Powlowski Dear Community Members of Thunder Bay-Rainy River, We are living through an unprecedented time. Over the past week we have seen a number of public health measures be put in place by our federal, provincial and municipal governments that have dramatically changed how we live our lives. […]
The world has changed a lot in the last few weeks, and it’s creating a lot of questions. We at the Times want to connect you with the information and answers you need. In this Ask a Local Expert section, you can ask us your questions, and we will research […]
The Lowey family has been taking advantage of social distancing to get a jump start on the spring planting season at Lowey’s Greenhouse and Market gardens. Above, Blaire Lowey trims seedlings, as Oliver the cat tries to help. Right, Donna, front, joins her family with seeding a new tray. -Megan […]
On April 1, Dr. Phillip Whatley will officially hang up his stethoscope and retire, after 41 years of dedication and compassion. I recently had the privilege of spending a few hours with Dr. Whatley and his wife Karen. The great pride Dr. Whatley has taken in his work is obvious. […]
By starting seeds indoors you can often extend your growing season by up to ten weeks. This can be very beneficial for plants that have a longer “days to maturity” time frame. You can even start some of the newer hybrid varieties with shorter “days to maturity” time frames indoors […]
TORONTO – To support Ontarians through the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, the Government of Ontario is providing immediate electricity rate relief for families, small businesses and farms paying time-of-use (TOU) rates. For a 45-day period, the government is working to suspend time-of-use electricity rates, holding electricity prices to the off-peak […]
Submitted Pictured with one of the new dining room tables are front left, Emo & District Auxiliary President Mary Curtis, Aux member Cecile Cole, back left Riverside Foundation Director Allison Cox, Aux members Darlene Fletcher, Diane Vandenbrand and Lillian Haugh, volunteers Wendy Danylchuk and Piper Danylchuk, Aux members Karen Jackson, […]
