Local News from Across the Rainy River District
OTTAWA – A new analysis suggests the Liberal climate plan could meet Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions targets for the first time before the end of this decade. The study by Clean Prosperity published today could give some heft to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s credentials as he heads to planned climate […]
While the Canada-United States border is set to open up even further early next month, the mayors of Fort Frances and International Falls are expressing some concerns even as they celebrate the communities being able to connect once more. Following the move by the Canadian government to reopen the land […]
TORONTO – Every public school in Toronto will have take-home COVID-19 test kits available by the end of the week. City officials say the take-home PCR kits can be used when a student shows symptoms of the virus or if another student or staff member in their class has tested […]
OTTAWA – Many parents are planning to let their children go trick-or-treating this year – but a new poll suggests they may find fewer doors open than in pre-pandemic Halloweens. Some 93 per cent of respondents whose kids trick-or-treated last year intend to have them go candy hunting again this […]
LONDON (AP) – Britain has experienced a series of shortages these past few months, from a lack of fuel at gas stations to not enough workers picking the fall harvest, but Treasury chief Rishi Sunak is unlikely to dwell on them when he delivers his annual budget statement on Wednesday. […]
A group representing Ontario doctors is recommending incentives for physicians and medical students, better internet connectivity, and culturally appropriate care to improve health-care services in the province’s north. The Ontario Medical Association made the recommendations today in a report titled Prescription for Northern Ontario. The report also recommends a focus […]
TORONTO – Ontario is lifting capacity limits today at restaurants, gyms, casinos and some other locations where proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is required. If museums and galleries, places of worship, and personal care settings choose to require proof of vaccination, they can also lift capacity limits as of today. […]
TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 326 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths from the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 231 cases are in people who are not fully vaccinated or have unknown vaccination status. She says 95 cases are in fully vaccinated people. There are 138 people in […]
The Canadian Armed Forces says it’s prepared to support Saskatchewan with up to six critical care nursing officers, who it says will be deployed to intensive care units. The military also says it will provide medical air transport for in-province and out-of-province critical care patient transfers, as capacity allows, and […]
Third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are available to eligible people in Ontario. Currently, anyone living in a retirement home, long-term care home, elder care lodge, and seniors living in other congregate settings (including senior’s apartment buildings) can get a third dose if it has been at least five months […]
TORONTO – A northern Ontario Liberal says he regrets asking the government for accommodations for a personal support worker in his constituency who refused to get vaccinated. Michael Gravelle, who represents Thunder Bay-Superior North in the legislature, wrote last week to the ministers of health and long-term care and said […]
Toronto Public Health is rolling out resources to help parents of young children prepare for the approval of COVID-19 shots. The city’s top doctor says clinics for children aged five to 11 are being considered at mass vaccination sites, community clinics and schools. Dr. Eileen De Villa says she’s hopeful […]
