Local News from Across the Rainy River District
TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford says he won’t get involved in people’s personal medical records. He made the comments in question period Wednesday, responding to the NDP urging that the premier review the two medical exemptions from COVID-19 vaccines among his caucus members. Ontario’s chief medical officer of health has […]
TORONTO – Ontario is rolling out a rapid COVID-19 testing program for schools in areas of the province with high transmission. The chief medical officer of health said it can help identify cases and prevent transmission in schools and licensed child-care centres. The tests will only be used for unvaccinated, […]
Currently, we have 16 active cases of COVID-19 connected to the NWHU catchment area. There are currently 10 active cases in the Rainy River region, five in the Kenora region and one in the Sioux Lookout region. Since our last update, we have received zero reports of new positive cases. […]
TORONTO – It’s “statistically curious” that two of Ontario’s 70 Progressive Conservative members of the legislature have medical exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines when those are supposed to be rare, NDP Leader Andrea Horwath said Monday. The government announced late Friday that Lindsey Park, one of Premier Doug Ford’s caucus members, […]
TORONTO – Ontario’s education minister says about 80 per cent of school staff have attested to being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. That is roughly the percentage of vaccination seen in the eligible population provincewide. The government has said employers in settings considered high-risk for COVID-19, including schools and hospitals, need […]
OTTAWA – Convincing dubious countries to allow Canadians with mixed vaccines to travel across their borders may be tricky, but Canada has a responsibility to try, according to a director with the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies (ACTA). The federal government is expected to release more details about a standardized […]
The global pandemic hasn’t slowed down the Brielmann Farm in Rainy River; in fact, they have been busier than ever. The Brielmann Farm grows oats, wheat, canola, soy beans and they recently began growing corn. Timo Brielmann, 30, own and operates the 8,200-acre farm. He said the current harvest is […]
TORONTO – Avoiding future lockdowns is Ontario’s “ultimate goal,” as laid out Monday in a throne speech emphasizing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic as it enters a new phase. Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell delivered Premier Doug Ford’s throne speech, marking the start of a new legislative session and the opportunity to […]
Currently, we have 19 active cases of COVID-19 connected to the NWHU catchment area. Since our last update, we have received report of: 12 new positive COVID-19 test results in the District of Rainy River; and 5 new positive COVID-19 test results in the Kenora region Follow up with the […]
EDMONTON – A military contingent is expected to be in position today to decide where to deploy eight critical care nurses who will help Alberta fight COVID-19. Public Safety Canada says the Canadian Red Cross is also planning to send up to 20 medical professionals, some with intensive care experience, […]
TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 511 new cases of COVID-19 today, and two new deaths. There are 159 patients in intensive care units due to COVID-19, though not all hospitals report those statistics on the weekends. The province has lately been breaking down the numbers of new cases and ICU […]
OTTAWA – Senior federal officials were told in the spring that the government could make it mandatory for all workers nationwide to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Trudeau Liberals have promised to bring in mandatory vaccination requirements for federally regulated workers, such as those employed by transportation, banks and telecommunication […]
