Local News from Across the Rainy River District
Legal experts say the validity of the COVID-19 vaccine and the current government vaccine mandates are likely to prevail. That’s because there is no other solid evidence that says the vaccines or vaccine mandates are wrong and there is no reason for the courts or arbitrators to take a different […]
The Rainy River District now has its own Ontario Health Team (OHT), an initiative by the Ontario government to build connected healthcare systems centred around patients, families and caregivers. These groups of healthcare providers and organizations are clinically and fiscally accountable for delivering a full and coordinated continuum of care […]
The Kiwanis Club’s Trip of the Month draw drum made its way to The Window and Door Store, where the October trip winner was drawn on October 1. Roz Broman of Fort Frances was the big winner of a Banff ski package, valued at $3,800. November’s draw is for a […]
The United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) held an appreciation barbecue for first responders and other partners. The barbecue took place at the UNFC’s parking lot, with tables set up to follow physical distancing guidelines. About 200 meals were given to those who attended the event in-person. More meals, along with […]
A new provincial fund aims to shine a light on one of northern Ontario’s dark secrets – human trafficking. Last month, the provincial government announced funding of more than $15.3 million over the next five years “to provide more young victims and survivors of human trafficking in Northern Ontario with […]
The Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Ontario Tourism Recovery Program (OTRP). This $100-million program supports Ontario-based tourism businesses in the for-profit attractions, accommodations, and transportation sectors that have been hardest hit by COVID-19. The OTRP is a […]
Northern Ontario farmers are able to access extra funding to mitigate the impacts of this year’s drought conditions. The Ontario government is providing up to $15,000 through the Northwestern Ontario Drought Assistance Initiative for well drilling and pond construction projects. “I visited farmers in Northwest Ontario and not only did […]
Threshing was certainly an exciting time on our farm but there were other aspects of harvest that were important even if not as dramatic or thrilling. With shorter days and a chill in the air we all helped prepare for the long cold winter. The chicken house was banked and […]
TORONTO – It didn’t take long after the pandemic hit for Ali Khan Lalani to start thinking of his pizza restaurant as more of a tech company. Shortly after the first lockdown in 2020, General Assembly Pizza in downtown Toronto started selling pizzas to customers at home using an e-commerce […]
A public forum on the future of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) was told the newly formed, standalone NOSM University, has every intention of maintaining its academic relationships with hospitals and universities in both Sudbury and Thunder Bay. It might even be able to expand at some point […]
Hops crops harvested thanks to new machine, handed off to area brewers The Emo Agricultural Research Station (EARS) was abuzz in mid-September when area MPP and Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry as well as Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron Bruce and Minister of Agriculture, food and […]
TORONTO – The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) released the results of a survey they say was conducted regarding their transportation planning framework. Salima Virani, regional communications manager – Indigenous from the NWMO, said the data was gathered using engagement sessions on the draft transportation planning framework and a public […]
