Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Ontario’s plan to vaccinate the populations of its most remote First Nations communities against COVID-19 faces many challenges, but Indigenous leaders say that earning the trust of the people must be a priority. Grand Chief Alvin Fiddler of Nishnawbe Aski Nation, a political organization that represents 49 of Ontario’s 123 […]
The Canadian Press Ontario is reporting 2,632 new cases of COVID-19 today and 46 more deaths linked to the virus. A technical issue from earlier this week was resolved, adding 102 cases from Toronto Public Health to today’s total. Health Minister Christine Elliott says there are 897 new cases in […]
David Friend The Canadian Press One of Vancouver’s most prominent independent movie houses is rebranding itself as a sports bar in an attempted workaround of the province’s COVID-19 health orders. Rio Theatre owner Corinne Lea says as of Saturday, the cinema will pivot to operating as a bar that projects […]
Tour de Fort, a non-profit organization that has been organizing entertainment performances in Fort Frances for 26 years, decided to put their entertainment series on hold because of restrictions around gatherings brought by COVID-19. Charles Fisher, president of the board, said they will not be able to organize any shows […]
As part of the proceedings for this year’s annual general meeting of the Rainy River District Municipal Association (RRDMA), municipal leaders had the opportunity to hear from a medical professional regarding COVID-19 in our area and what’s being done to keep the public safe. Dr Kit Young Hoon, medical officer […]
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is requesting that Ontarians voluntarily comply with the new Stay-at-Home Order to limit mobility outside their homes, except for essential reasons, to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. OPP officers will enforce the Stay-at-Home Order, under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMPCA), […]
As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more readily available, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) expects to receive its first shipment of vaccine in early February. At this time, the health unit has been instructed by the Ministry of Health that the first doses will be given to residents, staff, and essential caregivers […]
Investment Will Increase Hospital Capacity, Reduce Surgical Backlogs and Improve Access to Care KENORA ― The Ontario government is providing $13 million to create up 129 more beds at 6 health sciences facilities across Northern Ontario. This investment will help reduce surgical backlogs and improve access to care during the […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), reported no new cases for the region on Tuesday. COVID-19 active case numbers have dropped significantly since last week. There are currently 14 active cases, with 12 in the Rainy River District, two in the Kenora region. Since March, there have been a total of […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has left many without a job, but an increasing problem in the Rainy River District is job advertisements left unanswered. Dana Cridland, human resources coordinator for community living in Fort Frances and the Rainy River District, said hiring for jobs has become very challenging. “There is just […]
Despite the COVID pandemic the Emo Food Bank has managed to supply food to those needing it. The Food Bank is available to those requiring it the first and third Wednesday of the month (with the next one January 20th.) Changes that have been made are those picking up a […]
In Ontario there were 1,913 new cases Tuesday from 33,402 completed tests, for a positivity rate of 5.7 per cent. The rate of active cases is 189.58 per 100,000 people. Over the past seven days, there have been a total of 20,254 new cases. The seven-day rolling average of new […]
