The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario has declared a state of emergency and issued a stay-at-home order that will take effect Thursday in response to surging COVID-19 infections that threaten to overrun the health-care system. Residents will be required to stay home, leaving only for essentials like work, food, health-care […]

Staff

With a second state of emergency declared in the province, a volunteer group has sprung back into action in order to help people in need in the district. Rainy River District COVIDelivery, the home grown physical distancing safe delivery service, has resumed offering its services to those who cannot or […]

Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent

Due to the increase in COVID cases, it was decided Crossroads and Donald Young Schools would not resume classes on January 11. At this time schools are set to resume January 25. This late opening has effected several schools in the district. This is only one circumstance that is affecting […]

Press Release

With the recent influx of positive COVID-19 cases across the Rainy River District, Riverside Health Care has become aware of two new positive cases within our continuum of care. One case has been identified as a staff member at LaVerendrye General Hospital and the other is a resident of our […]

NewsCanada

As schools continue with virtual learning, most parents are looking for new ways to keep their kids engaged and on track. Fortunately, there are some simple tips and tricks that can help. Stay ahead of the learning curve with these simple remote learning tips. Keep to a school schedule. School […]

Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Premier Doug Ford has announced that Ontario will be returning to a State of Emergency due to increasing COVID-19 cases. In the his daily press conference today, Ford said the state of emergency will last at least 28 days with the possibility that it could be extended if numbers have […]

Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced on Tuesday that there are no new cases to report but numbers are still high with 44 active cases in the region. There are two in the Dryden/ Red Lake area, 50 in the Kenora region and 27 in the Rainy River District. Since […]

Press Release

Covid-19 Restriction limit to 5 people effective January 14, 2021 The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding lake goers of some important rules when attending an ice hut. Ice fishing and time outdoors is a great way to enjoy the winter season. However, police would like to address the public pertaining to […]

Merna Emara
Staff Writer

Member of provincial parliament, Greg Rickford, announced three supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19. The applications for these grants will be available through the Ontario website. Ontario Small Business Support Grant This grant offers up to $20,000 to small businesses that must close or significantly restrict services due to the […]