Local News from Across the Rainy River District
In the early hours of Wednesday, February 10, 2021 Rainy River Volunteer Fire Department members received an alert of a house fire on 5th St between Broadway and Mill Ave in the Town. Extreme cold conditions at the time of the alarm made fire fighting operations very difficult. Fire […]
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced on Tuesday that it will be issuing a Class Section 22 Order under the Health Protection and Promotion Act. This went into effect yesterday and will remain in effect until the medical officer of health determines the order is no longer required. Dr. Kit […]
The provincial government announced the launch of the new and improved Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) programs to help increase economic development and promote job creation in the north. The announcement was made on Feb. 11 and included the introduction of four new programs that will target existing and […]
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation is issuing a challenge to help out an organization and individuals in need. Chief, members of council and administration of the First Nation were in town last week in order to make a donation of $1,700 to the Out of the Cold Warming Centre located at the […]
In just a year in operation, the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) has answered to more than 900 calls, but the number of mental health related incidents they’ve helped prevent can’t be counted. The MCRT, a joint operation between the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canadian Mental Health Association […]
To some a phone call may not mean much, but for others, it is what they look forward to each week. The Senior Companion Project released their friendly phone call pilot project in October 2020 and it has been gaining traction since then. Andrea Avis, coordinator of the Senior Companion […]
Big improvements are set to take place in the Township of Emo that will improve water infrastructure and provide more jobs. On Feb. 8, a virtual infrastructure event was held with Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, Greg Rickford, Ontario Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs, and […]
A community safety and well-being plan for the Rainy River District is currently in development. The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) is partnering with 18 regional services to develop a plan that will target all municipalities within the Rainy River District. Dan McCormick, chief administrative officer at […]
The government of Ontario recently announced changes to the provincial autism program, but advocates for the northern reaches of the province say it doesn’t go far enough to address the region’s unique challenges. The Ford government made an announcement on February 3 that changes would be made to the province’s […]
Over the long weekend, Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) announced a total of 51 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
