Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer – and third leading cause of cancer death – among Canadian males. That should set off some alarm bells. It’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (PCAM) at The Canadian Cancer Society. It’s something all husbands, fathers, brothers, uncles and even sons should take notice of. […]
A newly opened innovative centre for psychedelic research and treatment in Kingston aims to overcome the stigma often associated with the therapeutic use of psychedelics in a healthcare setting while serving as a hub for research, education, training, and treatment. On Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, Providence Care, in partnership with […]
A Tottenham, Ontario, resident has some very rare visitors who come out to greet him every afternoon. Ron Passer, who lives on the 10th Sideroad, has been feeding the squirrels and chipmunks on his property for years. They are friendly critters and approach Ron when he throws out peanuts for […]
A northern Manitoba First Nation has taken out newspaper ads warning licensed non-Indigenous moose hunters not to hunt within its traditional territory. On Sunday, the Pimicikamak Cree Nation (PCN) placed notices in a few papers that say PCN will “not recognize” hunting tags issued for non-Indigenous people for game hunting […]
Thanks to medical technology, Rose Whyte has defied the odds for half a century. Since 1974, a mechanical pacemaker has kept the Shrewsbury resident alive. She received her first one at age 11, and over the years the energetic Whyte has had 12 of the devices implanted in her body […]
If the air in Thunder Bay and areas just beyond the city feel particularly smoke-free today, there’s a good reason for that: the nearest wildfire is more than 250 kilometres away. The Ontario agency that monitors wildfires across the province said that as of Monday, there were no fires being […]
A group of volunteers have revived an organization meant to help the Rainy River Public Library be the best it can be. Doug Robinson is one of a group of Rainy River and area residents who are bringing the Friends of the Rainy River Public Library back to life following […]
Riverside Health Care has secured physician hospital services, including emergency room coverage, at the Rainy River Health Centre from October 1, 2024, to November 22, 2024. Our Team continues to work on scheduling locums for the remainder of 2024 and is actively engaging with Ontario Health to develop a permanent […]
A special meeting of Emo Council has been scheduled, to hear from the District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) regarding the planned relocation of services from the Emo ambulance base. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. and will be held at the Emo […]
Atikokan native Alex Sampson will be hitting the America’s Got Talent stage tonight, in the semi-final round. The hit reality show pits a variety of acts against each other, vying for votes to continue through the rounds to the final. Voting from the semi-final round will whittle the show down […]
A person from the Brantford-Brant area is in hospital with the first case of human rabies in Ontario since 1967, according to the Brant County Health Unit (BCHU). The details surrounding the case are scarce. But the BCHU has said the virus was believed to be contracted through exposure to […]
TIMISKAMING – New lifesaving technology is stepping in to help paramedics administer CPR. Pierre Poulin, deputy chief for the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) EMS, shared how they’re addressing the opioid crisis. Poulin highlighted both technological advancements and public education efforts. “As paramedics we’re always there, or […]
