Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), said on Friday it was still unknown whether the stay at home order will be ending this week or not, though an announcement is expected today or tomorrow. “I know that small businesses in our […]
The Canadian Press SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland – The women’s world curling championship has been cancelled for a second straight year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Curling Federation says it had to cancel the March 19-28 competition in Schaffhausen, Switzerland after Swiss health authorities decided not to support the event. […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario Premier Doug Ford is expected to announce plans today to reopen the province following its state of emergency. A senior government source who was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter says Ford will announce that the state of emergency declared last month […]
Nicole Thompson The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario’s first case of a highly transmissible COVID-19 variant that originated in Brazil was discovered in Toronto on Sunday, the day before the province was expected to unveil its plan to emerge from a month-long state of emergency. The patient, who is now […]
THUNDER BAY – The city’s mayor said the decision to declare a second state of emergency in Thunder Bay stems from two ongoing outbreaks of COVID-19 at the city’s correctional facilities. On Tuesday, the city announced they had submitted an urgent request to the province for additional support for health […]
The Canadian Press Marc Horton’s annual Super Bowl parties are usually epic, day-long events, garnering so much attention, the host says, that he had to create a waitlist for those eager to enjoy the festivities in the future. This year’s soiree in Keswick, Ont., will be exclusive to Horton and […]
Shawn Jeffords The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario will reopen the majority of its shuttered schools on Monday, while those in Toronto, Peel Region and York Region will resume in-person learning the following week. Students in 13 public health units, including Hamilton and Windsor, will return to physical classrooms on […]
Stephen Whyno The Associated Press The NHL has followed the NBA in revising its virus protocols early in the season as a response to COVID-19 problems cropping up around the league. Glass panels have been removed from behind benches for better air flow, players and coaches are not allowed at […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 1,563 new cases of COVID-19 today and 88 more deaths linked to the virus. Public health officials have noted, however, that updates to a provincial database are causing data fluctuations in this week’s case counts. Health Minister Christine Elliott says there are […]
When the first whiff of crisp cold air hits the great white north, buckle up because winter is here. This marks the beginning of ice activities. Hockey players sharpen their blades, curlers get their brooms out and ice fishers lower their augers. Others get their nordic skies and snowshoes […]
The first dose of COVID-19 Moderna vaccines have been administered to Riverside’s long-term care residents in the west end of the Rainy River district. Margaret Melanson, a 95-year-old resident was the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at Emo Health Centre, and 98-year-old, Leslie Ivall, was the first resident to […]
The province has extended its deadline for vaccinating all long-term care home residents to Feb. 10. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), said the extension is due to delays in the delivery of the vaccine. “Vaccine supply comes in as we need […]
