In northwestern Ontario, approval has been granted for a testing facility to begin processing tests in Thunder Bay. Acting Medical Officer of Health for the Northwestern Health Unit, Dr. Ian Gemmill is hopeful that once open, the facilities will make quick work of the testing backlog for the north. At […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
Few aspects of life have been left untouched by the global COVID-19 pandemic. How people worship has been no different. In Ontario, all churches have been closed for group worship, and social gatherings over five people anywhere in the province are against the law. But that hasn’t stopped local congregations […]
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Alberton has become the latest community to declare a state of emergency to the province.The move was made in an effort to offset hardships brought by an extended and expanded closure of non-essential businesses, announced on Friday. “This has changed retail operations in our Township. Some businesses are forced to […]
Jamie Mountain
As the world practices physical distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic to protect each other from the spread of the virus, many senior citizens are left isolated and unable to see their loved ones.That ultimately can have a negative impact on their mental health. Fortunately there is a new initiative that […]
Ken Kellar
It can’t be business as normal, but the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) is committed to looking after those who rely on their services. Like many other organizations in Canada and across the world, the UNFC has seen the way it operates impacted by the restrictions put in place to […]
Ken Kellar
The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) is taking steps to protect the most vulnerable populations in Fort Frances and the district. In a press release dated April 7, 2020, the RRDSSAB outlined what steps they have taken to ensure that the homeless population in the area can […]
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Rural residents throughout northern Ontario have been given a 90 day extension on Provincial Land Taxes, to offset financial hardships incurred from COVID-19. During the outbreak, the Ontario government is deferring $15 million in property taxes for people and businesses in parts of Northern Ontario located outside of municipal boundaries. […]
Press Release
A statement from Nick Rowe, OFSAA President: As we continue to cope in these challenging times with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is with great disappointment that we announce Tuesday [March 31] the cancellation of the remaining 2020 spring OFSAA championships and festivals. On behalf of the OFSAA Executive Council and […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Emo Walleye Classic has been cancelled for 2020. This was a hard decision for for the organization to make but the welfare and safety of the community is more important. The organizers would like to thank all the teams that had already signed up. […]
Jamie Mountain
As the days go on, more and more events and gatherings are being forced to be cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. You can add the Emo Walleye Classic to that list as the organizing committee on Sunday announced that the tournament would be axed this year […]
Press Release
(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) encourages businesses and individuals to voluntarily comply with the short-term restrictions introduced by the federal and provincial governments to combat the spread of COVID-19. While education, awareness and compliance are preferred options, officers will apply discretion to lay charges under the provincial […]
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Two new travel-related cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Northwestern region, according to the NWHU. The cases are both travel-related, and reside in Red Lake. “We have done a thorough follow-up with the cases, and anyone affected has been contacted and are in quarantine,” said a Twitter post […]
