COVID-19 has placed a heavy strain on many local businesses. To help keep the local economy afloat, the Rainy River Future Development Corporation is launching a webinar, to help business owners navigate emergency funding options available to them. The webinar is scheduled for Monday, July 27 from noon to 1 […]
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Executive Order 20-81, requiring Minnesotans to wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces and indoor businesses, unless they are alone. The mandate goes into effect on Saturday, July 25. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit adopted a similar policy, which will go into effect […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A Paramedic Memorial Bell ceremony took place Friday afternoon at the paramedic ambulance base in Fort Frances, to honour the fallen paramedics on the line of duty. The Paramedic Memorial Bell is usually used in a ceremony at the start and finish of the Tour Paramedic Ride that occurs every […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Northwestern Ontario and the Rainy River District are homes to many camps and lodges. In a pre-COVID-19 era, Americans would cross the border for a visit to fish, hunt, and enjoy the lake from their rented cabins or RVs. However, the lack of American clientele has left some camp operators […]
Press Release
The Town of Fort Frances is pleased to announce that effective July 17 we are in the process of a beginning a phased re-opening as a part of Stage 3. During this re-opening, the Town of Fort Frances will continue to focus on keeping our community and our staff safe. […]
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On Sunday, July 19, the Northwestern Health Unit received a report of a new positive COVID-19 test result in the Kenora area. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for this case will be contacted directly. […]
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Local First Nations groups have spoken out against a proposed Kenora by-law, which would fine residents $100 for loitering. City council plans to vote on the proposed by-law tomorrow. It is the opinion of Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) feels that this by-law disproportionately targets […]
Press Release
The Town of Fort Frances is pleased to announce that effective July 17 we are in the process of a beginning a phased re-opening as a part of Stage 3. During this re-opening, the Town of Fort Frances will continue to focus on keeping our community and our staff safe. […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Dr. Ian Gemmill, the acting medical health officer for the Northwestern Health Unit, said even though Ontario is entering stage 3 of lifting up restrictions, Ontario residents should be cognizant of precautionary measures such as maintaining a physical distance and good hand hygiene. “We need to be cautious about bars […]
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Riverside Health Care was pleased to see the Government of Ontario recently revise its strict visitation rules intended to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within provincial hospitals and health centres. This cautious restart of visitations involves allowing outdoor visits to occur between patients and their loved ones. Riverside is allowing […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Northern Community Development Services are continuing to offer their services through online means until the state of emergency in Ontario is lifted. NCDS is a job service that helps job seekers identify their opportunities by writing effective resumes and preparing for interviews. Nicke Paddock, executive director at NCDS, said all […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Ontario’s Tourism Minister Lisa MacLeod said in her eighth telephone town hall that the total funding for the province’s heritage, sports, tourism and culture sectors added up to $1 billion from April 1 to August 1, 2020. There were about 600 stakeholders listening to the minister’s update and breakdown of […]
