Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Everyone lives in a watershed and here in this part of the world, we live in what’s called the Rainy-Lake of the Woods Watershed, a massive basin, with its beginnings (called headwaters) only a short distance west of Lake Superior. A watershed is like a bathtub or catch basin, defined […]
Ontario Unveils a Plan to Reopen Postsecondary Education June 10, 2020Phased Approach Prioritizes the Health and Safety of Students and StaffTORONTO — The Ontario government has developed a plan for the gradual and safe resumption of in-person instruction at postsecondary institutions across the province for the summer term. The plan […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Curling Canada has announced new head coaches for its mixed doubles and wheelchair curling teams. The organization said in a release Tuesday that Scott Pfeifer will take over the mixed curling program, while Mick Lizmore will head the wheelchair team. Pfeifer was a member Randy […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton The Edmonton Oilers were back at Rogers Place on Monday – some of them, anyway. The club opened its arena for voluntary, small-group training as the NHL moved to Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol with an eye towards eventually resuming its pandemic-hit season. The Oilers […]
The Canadian Press With COVID-19 now affecting the lives of Canadians on so many levels, people across the country are seeking answers to numerous important questions they have about the novel coronavirus. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions: What will post COVID restaurant dining look like? Restaurants are […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — A film about a “trainer turned whistleblower” at Ontario’s Marineland aquatic park has won the top audience prize at Hot Docs, which was held online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Canadian festival says “The Walrus and the Whistleblower” won the Hot Docs […]
The Associated PressDean Fosdick Fences are the best way to prevent deer and other foraging animals from damaging gardens, landscape plants and orchards, but they can be expensive, and difficult or time-consuming to install. There are other wildlife deterrents, but they might not work as well, so be prepared to […]
The Canadian Press IQALUIT, Nunavut — The head of the RCMP in Nunavut says she’s trying to find ways to bring police and Inuit together. But Chief Supt. Amanda Jones says officer burnout in small detachments with big social problems may be contributing to officer conduct that has sparked outrage […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 230 new COVID-19 cases today, and 14 more deaths. That brings the total in the province to 31,090, an increase of 0.7 per cent over the previous day, which is the lowest growth rate since early March. The total includes 2,464 deaths […]
Tiffany Whalen Emily Sandelovich has been using her backyard pool to cool off during our recent hot weather. What has your family been doing to stay safe and busy during COVID-19? Send your high resolution pictures to us, so we can share them with other readers! Send your photos to […]
OTTAWA — Canada’s ban on non-essential crossings of the U.S.-Canada border is being loosened slightly to allow some families to reunite, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday morning. The revision means immediate family members of Canadian citizens or permanent residents will be allowed in, as long as they have no […]
With restrictions easing by the Ontario Government, numerous businesses are now reopening with social distancing measures in place. We have complied a list of businesses that are currently starting to open to the public, and will continue to update this list in the days to come as more information is […]
