Q: I see someone out, who just got back from vacation. Can I call police? A: According to OPP officer Peterina Taylor-Hertz, “there’s been a lot of confusion between self-isolation and those directed to quarantine. Self isolation is not an offence – messaging that is out there is to follow […]
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Although it’s not the typical bear hunt, youth in Emo are enjoying a teddy bear hunt. This event was organized be Leeann Galusha, she heard about it from her hometown in St. Augustine River QC. It’s something for kids and families to do during this time of isolation and self […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
The Fort Frances Legion ladies’ Auxiliary 29 executive has decided to clean house, and local food banks are the ones to benefit. Because the Legion is now closed, due to COVID-19, groceries bought for upcoming dinners, banquets and events were languishing in the fridge and freezer. Cases of eggs, trays […]
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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 […]
Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario, issued the following statement to Ontario citizens: “The Government of Ontario continues to take decisive action to respond to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) to help contain its spread and to protect the public. This has involved some unprecedented measures, […]
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Toronto, ON – The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) understands the need for a plan and process for continuous learning for students in Ontario’s public education system during the temporary situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The ongoing well-being and success of students and that of our public education […]
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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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Due to the ongoing concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous businesses and organizations are choosing to postpone or cancel community events in order to promote social distancing in efforts to help slow the spread of the virus in the Rainy River District. We have compiled a list of businesses and […]
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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 […]
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March 27, 2020 Travel-related positive COVID-19 case identified in the Rainy River District 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 […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Province announces stronger action to stop the spread of COVID-19 TORONTO — Today, the Ontario government is taking immediate and decisive action to further stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and well-being of all Ontarians. Based on the best advice of Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer […]
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Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) received notification of the second positive case of COVID-19 attributed to the region. Although the case in the region is being reported for the Northwestern Health Unit area, the infected person’s primary residence is in southern Ontario. The lab system in Ontario sends results to the […]
