(GREENSTONE, ON) – Ontario Provincial Police have charged a man with failing to comply with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In recent days, Greenstone OPP received several complaints regarding an individual failing to comply with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. The […]
COVID-19
Streaming services make great movie nights at home. Disney+ – Onward – PGThe latest from Disney and Pixar, Onward follows teenage elf brothers Ian (Tom Holland) and Barley (Chris Pratt) who embark on a magical quest to spend one more day with their late father. Like any good adventure, their […]
Ken Kellar
With the town of Fort Frances continuing to be under emergency measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor June Caul and Town of Fort Frances CAO took a moment during last Monday’s council meeting to explain just what that means. Prompted by a question from Councillor Doug Judson, who […]
Staff
It’s safe to go outside. But keep your distance. That’s the message from Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Gemmill. As the weather warms up, and kids have energy to spare, the great outdoors can be a safe and healthy place to be, as long as social distancing guidelines […]
Staff
A second case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Kenora. The Northwestern Health Unit confirmed the new case this morning. According to the NWHU, this second case is a close contact of Kenora’s first case, which is now resolved. The initial case was in self-isolation, with all contacts notified at […]
Press Release
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Riverside Health Care and the Riverside Foundation for Health Care have been overwhelmed by messages of thanks and support from our community. Together we wish to thank the many individuals, businesses and organizations who have come forward to offer their help and support […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
With Ontario’s top doctors announcing that the province’s curve has crested, speculation has begun about whether restrictions can ease, and what that may look like. But local officials feel caution is still the best path. Now is not the time to become complacent, according to Marcus Powlowski, MP for Thunder […]
Francis Kavenaugh
Grand Chief, Grand Council of Treaty 3
Grand Chief, Grand Council of Treaty 3
On behalf of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty 3 and the Grand Council, I am requesting that April 23, 2020 be recognized as a National Day of Prayer. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all people across Mother Earth and in these dire times our prayers and ceremonies can be a […]
Press Release
As the safety and well-being of our residents, staff, physicians and the community is our top priority, Riverside is following the directives from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and introducing additional restrictions at all of our long-term care sites. To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission we are […]
Well another week of isolation is behind us. The cool weather should help everyone stay inside. The wind has been nasty and even though the sun is shining brightly the wind ruins the day. I must say though, the wind has dried things up and trust me if you seen […]
Ken Kellar
You’ve likely run into this situation already: You’re at home on quarantine or self-isolation orders. Try as you might, Netflix and Disney+ just aren’t cutting it today (or you’ve already exhausted everything there is to watch, we’re not here to judge), and you’ve done everything there is to do on […]
Staff
Many seasonal camps are on the brink of permanent closure, according to representatives from Indigenous Tourism Ontario (ITO), Nature and Outdoor Tourism Ontario (NOTO) and the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO). The three tourism industry groups have appealed to the provincial and federal governments to provide support to all […]
