Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Dr. Ian Gemmill, acting medical officer of health for the Northwestern Health Unit, said in a press release on Tuesday the tests that they are using in Ontario are extremely sensitive, which means it can pick up all the true positives, but also some false positives as well. Yesterday, a […]
The Town of Fort Frances is seeking a grant as part of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, to carry out renovations at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances. The grant application states that there are some structural issues the building is dealing with that need to be renovated […]
Toronto, June 8, 2020. As many as 6 million Canadians are caregivers, caring for children with disabilities, elderly parents and other loved ones who need assistance. Together with an army of health professionals, they’re working tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of others. “Canada Cares has been celebrating […]
Putting food on the tables of at-risk Canadians is the goal of a $43.4 million fund, announced last week by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Applications for a second call for proposals for the fund are open now. The Fund aims to strengthen food support organizations […]
Art is said to be a skill acquired through practice, talent and dedication. A skill worth every struggle. But for Carolyn Mount, 45, art was embedded in her since day one. She has spent her life navigating between all forms of art to satisfy her passions. Passing seamlessly, back and […]
**UPDATE: The Northwestern Health Unit has clarified that the case reported on Tuesday may a false positive. Retesting is underway. More updates to come. Rainy River First Nation sees its first positive case of COVID-19 Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services announced there is a new COVID-19 positive case in […]
Press Release (FORT FRANCES, ON) As part of a joint investigation, officers of the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Canada Border Services and Public Health Office of Canada have completed an investigation into a violation of the federal Quarantine Act. On March 25, 2020 the Canadian […]
Dr. Ian Gemmill is the acting medical officer of health for the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU). Jon Begg, communications and public relations specialist at the NWHU administers and conducts weekly public meeting streamed on either NWHU’s Facebook page or GoTo Meeting sessions to answer questions. To find out how to […]
During COVID-19, elective procedures were halted to reduce risk to hospital environments and protect critical resources required to combat the pandemic. Riverside recognizes this has been difficult and frustrating for patients and families.Recently, the province approved our resumption of service application for elective surgeries/procedures. Services will be restored gradually over […]
Since yesterday’s announcement that outdoor visits could be introduced at long-term care facilities, the staff and executive of Riverside Healthcare have been busy creating a safe framework to put residents and their loved ones back together. “The Ontario government recently announced a “cautious restart” by permitting visitors for long term […]
TORONTO — In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government announced the gradual resumption of visits to long-term care homes, retirement homes, and other residential care settings. Family and friends will be allowed access to these settings beginning June 18, 2020. Long-term care homes will allow […]
FORT FRANCES — Ontario is investing in the emergency health services system to help patients access faster coordinated care when they need it most. Yesterday, Greg Rickford, MPP for Kenora–Rainy River was at La Verendrye Hospital (part of Riverside Health Care) to announce that Ontario is providing funding of up […]
