Local News from Across the Rainy River District
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has hit a milestone. NWHU and local partners have now given over 100,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in the region. This is a milestone for the region as 78.4 per cent of the area’s adults aged 18 and older have received at least one […]
The Rainy River District OPP has welcomed Inspector Shaun Crabbe as the new Detachment Commander, after the retirement of Nathan Schmidt. He took up his new post at the start of July. Crabbe is not new to northwestern Ontario as he has been a detachment commander in Red Lake and […]
(Rainy River, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police are investigating an incident involving a suspicious male in a truck in Rainy River, Ontario. On June 26, 2021 at approximately 10:00pm a male driving, what was described as, a white truck with a topper and rust around […]
Dennis Smith recently retired after a 35-year policing career with the OPP, and Treaty 3 Police. Throughout his career, Dennis has become a respected police officer. He has made a difference in the lives of many and hopes to continue to do so. Dennis, 62, was born to Billy and […]
With Phase 3 of the province’s reopening plan set to start on Friday, it’s easy to get excited for all the fun events that can make a return, including the Emo Fair. Due to the pandemic, Emo Fair organizers are taking things one step at a time and planning for […]
TORONTO — With key public health and health care indicators continuing to improve and the provincewide vaccination rate surpassing the targets outlined in the province’s Roadmap to Reopen, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health the Ontario government is moving the province into Step Three of the Roadmap to […]
The Canadian Human Rights Commission confirms it has engaged in “informal discussions” about vaccine passports with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at a time when experts and advocates are debating how to safely reopen Canada’s borders and economy while respecting privacy and human rights. It’s a complicated […]
A Canada Day message from an area MP has opened a window of communication for local Indigenous leaders. Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 were disappointed by a number of radio ads by Kenora MP Eric Melillo, which encouraged the celebration of Canada Day. In light of the […]
The education minister has recently suggested that the province is not only aiming to have students back in the classroom full time by September, but he wants extracurriculars and sports to resume as well in conjunction with preventative measures. With active case numbers in the region staying low, Dr. Kit […]
Pilot launch aims to decrease opioid deaths Substance use is a taboo subject not often talked about. With the rise in opioid related deaths in the district, a new app can help to save lives while keeping users anonymous. Lifeguard Digital Health’s overdose prevention Lifeguard App was launched as a […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) On July 5, 2021, the Fort Frances OPP were made aware of fake $100.00 Canadian bills that were used at a local businesses. The OPP would like to remind members of the public and businesses to be vigilant when accepting paper currency. The following indicators have been observed […]
Magnetic North: Northern Ontario Population Growth forum was a two-day conference held on June 22 and 23 to discuss population growth and had a systemic racism and anti-discrimination panel. This is the second year the conference was held with its first one in February 2020. This year’s conference was different […]
