Local News from Across the Rainy River District
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Gabe Kapler repeatedly blew bubbles with his gum and popped them during his postseason managerial debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers, and oh does Dave Roberts remember his division counterpart doing that during their playing days in Double-A. Kapler absolutely gets butterflies, he says, and he […]
NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) – Grand Slam title winners Ana Ivanovic, Flavia Pennetta, Carlos Moya and Cara Black are the new nominees on the International Tennis Hall of Fame ballot for the Class of 2022, joining holdovers Lisa Raymond and Juan Carlos Ferrero. The Rhode Island-based Hall announced the candidates Thursday. […]
With opioids and overdose deaths on the rise, the Substance Abuse Prevention Team (SAPT) is back to the planning table, holding meetings and upping their awareness campaigns. Hugh Dennis, community volunteer, and Joan MacLean, administrator, said the goal is to raise awareness and increase their partners by having meetings, events […]
WASHINGTON – A congressman from New York state says the United States plans to reopen its land border to vaccinated Canadians in November. In a statement, Rep. Brian Higgins says proof of vaccination will be required for Canadians to enter. He did not give a specific date, but he said […]
Over lunch time Friday, a group of close to 40 people gathered for a walk down Scott St. to raise awareness for domestic violence and abuse, support survivors, and to remember victims lost, and those who are still struggling. The event was organized by Alyssa Strachan. Strachan has been a […]
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 […]
