Local News from Across the Rainy River District
SASKATOON – Almost 30 per cent of respondents in a newly released Canada-wide survey admitted to breaking COVID-19 rules – and felt justified doing so. The survey by the Canadian Hub for Applied and Social Research at the University of Saskatchewan was done between June 1 and June 14. It […]
Three new positive cases were reported for the District of Rainy River Region. Follow up with the persons involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for these cases will be contacted directly. That brings the NWHU active cases up to eight: […]
TORONTO – Ontario will move into the second stage of its reopening plan next Wednesday, a few days ahead of schedule. That means hair salons and similar facilities can reopen with mask requirements and capacity rules, and limits on gatherings will be rolled back further. Outdoor attractions like water parks […]
Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), along with national and provincial health agencies are closely monitoring rare reports of potential myocarditis/pericarditis (inflammation of the lining around the heart) following a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. Most cases world-wide have occurred within several days after vaccination, and in teens and young adult males after receiving […]
Recent concerns have cropped up for teens and young adult males after reports of potential inflammation of the lining around the heart following a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. According to the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) press release, most cases worldwide have occurred within several days after vaccination after receiving the second […]
Rainy River Pride has organized a series of community events, thanks to a ParticipAction grant As we venture into another year of the pandemic, not only have businesses gotten creative on how to offer their services, but events in the community have as well, and Rainy River Pride is one […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced everyone to get creative and occupy their free time, but one local girl did just that while also making other people’s day a little more special. Maddy Bliss, 15, has been making cards since last fall. They could be given as thank-you cards, birthday cards […]
TORONTO – Officials and experts emphasized the interchangeability of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines on Monday as shipment delays led to alterations in Canadians’ second-dose appointments. The federal government has said Pfizer’s weekly shipment of 2.4 million doses is delayed and will arrive mid-week. That left provinces switching Pfizer appointments […]
Currently, we have six active cases in the NWHU catchment area. Today we received report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the District of Rainy River area. Follow up with the persons involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact […]
OTTAWA – A new poll suggests about two-thirds of Canadians believe that governments should not lift all restrictions related to COVID-19. Sixty-nine per cent of respondents to an online survey by Leger and the Association for Canadian Studies say restrictions should stay in place as people continue to get vaccinated […]
OTTAWA – Fully vaccinated Canadians and permanent residents will soon be able to return to Canada without a mandatory quarantine. The first stage in loosening the border restrictions that have been in place for 15 months will begin at 11:59 p.m. eastern time on July 5. It will apply only […]
Riverside is pleased to announce that effective immediately, all visitors travelling from within Canada are welcome into both our long-term care and acute (hospital) settings. We remind visitors to ensure they remain current on all restrictions as they relate to inter-provincial travel.International visitors, including the United States, remain restricted and […]
