In light of our region moving into the Red–Control level of the provincial COVID-19 Response Framework, Riverside has updated our Long-Term Care (LTC) Visitation policy and procedure. These temporary changes are effectively immediately. At this time, there are no changes to visitor restrictions for our Acute Care/Hospital facilities. While we […]
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By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
On Monday the Planning and Development Executive Committee unanimously voted for the recommendation to rename Colonization Road West and Colonization Road East. Prior to voting, the committee were presented with a tally of the feedback from members of the community. Cody Vangel, chief building official and municipal planner, said they […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
While many activities were cancelled last year due to COVID-19, many were hopeful this summer would look different. As case numbers continue to rise and vaccination rollout across the province has steadily slowed down, fair games and the sweet smell of fried foods might have to sit out for another […]
By Jocelyn Galloway
Special to the Times
jgalloway@fortfrances.com
Special to the Times
jgalloway@fortfrances.com
Emo Food Bank is now open for in-person visits twice a month. Since the COVID-19 province-wide lockdown in December, the Emo Food Bank has been forced to deliver food by curbside until last week. As of March 3, the Food Bank is now open every first and third Wednesday of […]
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River Correspondent
Rainy River Correspondent
Feral cats are an increasing problem across the District and indeed the country and continent. You see many stray cats around garbage dumps in towns including Rainy River. These are not just stray domestic cats out for a stroll before returning to their fireside basket to sleep away the day. […]
Submitted by Lenore Cates.
LVGHA News
LVGHA News
The first meeting in 2021 for the Laverendrye General Hospital Auxiliary was held on March 1 2021. Nine members and one guest attended virtually. President Linda Booth presided and the meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm. The Agenda, Minutes of the previous meeting, and Treasurer’s report were all […]
A jack of all trades, but a master of none. Steven Lovisa wore many hats before he found the one. One that fit just right, that is a chef’s hat. Lovisa, 36, now owns Foundry Kitchen and Bar in Port Perry. He made a few stops en route to becoming […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
This is the first in a series with Ryan McMahon and Wendell Collier about their CBC Gem series “Stories from the Land,” an adaptation of McMahon’s podcast which premiers on the digital streaming platform Friday, March 19. From a podcast to the CBC, formerly local actor, comedian and filmmaker Ryan […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
A Stratton-born curler is off to Alberta to take part in another high-level bonspiel. Trevor Bonot, currently located in Thunder Bay but hailing from the Rainy River District, will be competing in the 2021 Home Hardware Canadian Mixed Doubles in Calgary beginning Thursday, March 18. Bonot is representing northern Ontario […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
It still hasn’t completely sunk in for Brent Tookenay. “It was a big surprise” he said. “It’s a pretty nice honour, it was not expected at all. It was pretty cool.” In an announcement that might not be so surprising to those who know him and his work, Tookenay was […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Gear up and get ready to have some good old fashioned family fun because the Friends of the Museum won’t let something like a pandemic get in the way of SnOasis. Celebrating its ninth year, this year’s SnOasis event has made a few tweaks to the nearly decade old formula. […]
TORONTO – The head of Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccine task force will be leaving the job this month, ending a tenure that was marked by delays and confusion over the province’s immunization effort. Premier Doug Ford said Monday that retired general Rick Hillier will step away from the role when his […]
