Press Release In January, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked Port-au-Prince, Haiti, destroying homes and affecting millions of Haitians. It is estimated more than 200,000 Haitians were killed during the quake and millions have been left homeless. Canadians responded quickly with an outpouring of compassion. Many Canadians are still concerned, including Fort […]
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Press Release New requirements for the training and testing of security guards and private investigators working in Ontario will establish higher professional standards. A new basic Training and Testing Regulation, under the Private Security and Investigative Services Act, 2005, will: •starting April 15, 2010, require those applying to become security […]
Staff While the report indicates there are 1,800 more doctors practising medicine in Ontario than there were in 2003, and medical school spaces have been increased by 23 percent, with twice as many students expected to graduate in 2013 than did in 2003, the question remains how many of them […]
Pastor Sean Ward By Pastor Sean Ward The Apostolic Way United Pentecostal Church Marriage is planned In the beginning of man’s history, God created a man called Adam. Shortly after, God saw that is was not good for man to be alone so He created Eve out of the rib […]
Press Release The Riverside Foundation for Health Care is pleased to present a new, educational fundraiser this year, “Dinner with Dr. Vergidis & Friends.” It will take place Friday, April 23 at the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium, starting at 6 p.m. Dr. Dimitrios Vergidis, the oncologist for the Riverside Chemotherapy […]
Press Release The community project, “What Hooks You Here,” is looking for some inspiration in the form of colour photos or original artwork that will be used to create a working design. If you haven’t heard, “What Hooks You Here” is a Community Arts and Heritage Education Project—an opportunity for […]
Press Release The Grand Council Treaty #3 is undertaking a comprehensive initiative with the Treaty #3 Residential School Survivors Support Program. The project will have the capacity and flexibility to meet the diverse needs of a potentially-large number of former Indian residential school students in a variety of Treaty #3 […]
Press Release A new interactive, online tool is now available to help Ontarians find out more about musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). MSDs—or repetitive strain injuries—occur in the muscles, tendons, and nerves as a result of continued exposure to repetitive work, awkward postures, and other factors. In an effort to inform people […]
Press Release Ontario is raising the minimum wage to $10.25 on March 31. This is the seventh increase since 2004. The province started implementing annual increases early in 2003, raising the general minimum wage from $6.85 in 2004 to $9.50 in 2009. Phasing in these increases balances the needs of […]
Press Release Kenora-Rainy River MPP Howard Hampton and Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty will be teaming up this Friday (March 12) to host an online “town hall” to discuss the proposed Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Over the past few months, both Hampton and Rafferty have spent a great deal […]
Duane Hicks In response to a call from town council to review how to improve physician recruitment and retention here, the Rainy River Future Development Corp. has come back with a report recommending many ideas. And the message is loud and clear that co-operation and community involvement are key if […]
Duane Hicks The town will take another look at allowing wedding receptions at Sunny Cove Camp after La Place Rendez-Vous owner Paul Noonan told council Monday evening that they shouldn’t be competing with the commercial sector. Noonan said while he fully supported the town’s decision to acquire Sunny Cove Camp […]
