Yesterday, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced 38 new COVID-19 positive test results in the Kenora region. “We have seen a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 positive test results in the Kenora region since early January”, says Dr Kit Young Hoon, Medical Officer of Health. “Most of the cases […]
District News
Press Release
38 percent increase in overdose occurrences (ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has saved 210 lives by administering naloxone since frontline officers were equipped in September 2017. The opioid crisis continues to affect people from communities across Ontario, which is evident from the continued increase in opioid-related overdoses […]
Police briefs
Research to focus on Indigenous communities The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Investigation Coordination Unit has hired a researcher to examine human trafficking in northwest Ontario, with a specific focus on Indigenous persons. As human trafficking victims are often from vulnerable populations and do not identify as victims to […]
Morgan Hampton
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A worker at the New Afton Mine near Kamloops was killed in a workplace accident February 2 with two other New Gold employees receiving non-life threatening injuries. The company reports that an underground mudslide occurred at the copper and gold mine. The on-site emergency management system was activated and […]
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Every February, the world comes together to celebrate the heart. The heart is an important organ and without it, we would truly be lost. February is a time to share heart-healthy tips and education, and bring awareness to heart disease. So, what do you need to know about Heart Month […]
Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
Susie Grynol knew from a very young age that everyone in life has a purpose, including herself. She worked, persevered, and climbed up the ladder until she was a leader. Women hold 25 per cent of vice-president positions in Canada and only 15 per cent of CEO positions are […]
Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initative Reporter
Local Journalism Initative Reporter
There’s a brand new series of opportunities to hear from Indigenous voices and perspectives in town, and you are invited to listen. Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) began running a speaker series in January that focus on prominent Indigenous voices from a host of different backgrounds, experiences and professions. […]
Merna Emara
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
The Riverside Healthcare Foundation will be continuing their 50/50 draw until at least October, with the possibility of an extension. Allison Cox, foundation director, said 50/50 has been an invaluable fundraiser because of the cancellation of live events due to COVID-19. “This was a really simple way for us […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Ontario government announced on Monday that the stay-at-home orders for most of the province will be extended, but the province will begin to transitioning back to a colour-coded shut down system to gradually reopen the economy. Lisa MacLeod, Ontario’s Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries laid out […]
Press Release
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) declares the Smooth Rock Falls Hospital Foundation and community member Trista Breton the official winners of The NOSM Trivia Challenge. The trivia contest ran from November 10, 2020 to January 12, 2021. Individuals across the country were invited to pick any Northern Ontario […]
Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A new research project at Lakehead University announced on Feb. 4, could impact the mining industry in northern Ontario and globally. Greg Rickford, MPP for Rainy River, minister of energy northern development mines and minister of Indigenous affairs, Tim Hill, president and CEO of Impala Canada and Dr. Moira MacPherson, […]
Press Release
Ready for a little competition next weekend? The Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club is hosting a Chocolate Loppet with some sweet prizes. Due to COVID restrictions it will be a virtual Loppet – skiers will be able to complete the race distance of their choosing at any time of their […]
