Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Canada has recorded its 30,000th COVID-19 death since the pandemic began in early 2020, surpassing a grim milestone just as the country braces for the potential fallout of surging infections driven by the Omicron variant. Ontario reported nine more COVID-19 deaths Thursday morning, pushing Canada’s total just over 30,000 as […]
Governments across Canada are bracing for the possible effects of the Omicron variant as COVID-19 case numbers rise sharply in some provinces and around the world. As Ontario reported 1,808 new cases Wednesday, Premier Doug Ford announced that starting Monday all adults will be eligible for booster shots, provided it […]
OTTAWA – Conservative MPs will be free to travel internationally over the holidays while their Liberal and NDP counterparts have been told to stay home. Politicians jet-setting to different vacation destinations drew much attention last year as federal and provincial governments told Canadians to forgo their travel and gathering plans […]
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) – The European Central Bank decided Thursday to avoid an abrupt end to its pandemic crisis support for the economy as the new omicron variant of COVID-19 stirs uncertainty about the recovery, despite inflation hitting record highs and the U.S. speeding up its stimulus exit. The cautious […]
CALGARY – An outbreak that has forced the postponement of four Calgary Flames games worsened Wednesday after seven more players were added to the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list and the team’s return to game play was delayed through Saturday. Head coach Darryl Sutter, associate coach Kirk Muller and assistant coach Ryan […]
Several positive COVID-19 case at St, Mary School in Fort Frances has forced the closure of several classes. Contact tracing is taking place to determine if an outbreak has occurred. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), said individuals in the same class […]
TORONTO – Ontario’s top doctor is expected to provide an additional update on COVID-19 in the province today. Dr. Kieran Moore is holding a news conference at 3 p.m. The briefing comes as more local public health units are imposing stricter health measures or issuing additional guidance to residents in […]
TORONTO – The fast-spreading Omicron variant prompted several Ontario regions to announce new public health measures Monday in a bid to control surging cases ahead of the holidays. The moves came as millions of residents between the ages of 50 and 69 became eligible for COVID-19 boosters and health officials […]
LONDON (AP) – British lawmakers will vote Tuesday on whether to approve new restrictions to curb the spread of the omicron variant – and many will have more than public health on their minds when they say yes or no. The votes are also an opportunity to express unhappiness with […]
BEIJING (AP) – China has detected its second case of the omicron variant in a 67-year-old man who tested positive after more than two weeks of quarantine, official media reported Tuesday. State broadcaster CCTV said the man returned from overseas on Nov. 27 and underwent two weeks of isolation, during […]
The Northwestern Health Unit announced 14 new COVID-19 cases in the catchment this morning. Currently, we have 17 active cases of COVID-19 in the NWHU catchment area. The new cases since Friday are distributed as follows: 7 new positive COVID-19 test results in the District of Rainy River 3 new […]
TORONTO – Ontario’s portal for booking COVID-19 vaccines appeared to crash Monday morning as residents 50 and older who received their second shot at least six months ago became eligible for booster doses. The provincial vaccine booking platform opened for appointments at 8 a.m., but shortly afterwards showed a message […]
