Can you mix and match two-dose COVID-19 vaccines? It’s likely safe and effective, but researchers are still gathering data to be sure. The authorized COVID-19 shots around the world are all designed to stimulate your immune system to produce virus-fighting antibodies, though the way they do so varies, noted Dr. […]
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The Ontario government is providing $10 million to help support the identification, investigation, protection and commemoration of Indian Residential School burial sites across the province. The funding will also ensure that culturally appropriate, trauma-informed mental health supports are available for Indian Residential School survivors, their families and Indigenous communities. “Like […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
On Monday evening, the Town of Fort Frances passed a resolution that calls on the Government of Canada and the provincial government to immediately intervene in the sale of the International Bridge. This intervention would require the Canadian government to work with their American counterparts to operate the International Bridge […]
Participants in the Seniors Treasure Hunt, held as part of Senior Month celebrations, received instructions from organizers. Seniors Month continues with more events, including Game Days and a barbecue. – Ken Kellar photo
Lou Ricci and Jeanette Armstrong of Rainy River were two of the first to get a ride in the WRRD Lions E-assist Trishaw. Pilot Jack Elliott shows how easy it is to operate. The WRRD Lions is busy recruiting and training pilots who are interested in providing Seniors and other […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
The Canada-U.S. border has been closed for over a year now and with no American traffic, tourism businesses in the region and across Canada are suffering. On June 8, the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) held a meeting to announce they are launching a campaign, calling on the Canadian […]
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A report from the public resulted in the arrest of a homeless man for break and enter. On Saturday June 12, 2021 the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Rainy River District Detachment received a report of broken glass outside Northwoods Gallery on the 200 Block of Scott Street in the Fort Frances. Officers […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Medical officer pleased with vaccine rates, but urges those not vaccinated yet to get a shot Today, the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is opening up clinics for the second dose appointments for anyone who had a Moderna or Pfizer vaccine at least 28 days previously. Those who are vaccinated after […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
On Monday, the Northern Policy Institute (NPI) hosted the event Data and Ontario’s Northern Communities: A conversation with the Chief Statistician of Canada together with Statistics Canada. NPI performs research, collects and disseminates evidence, and identifies policy opportunities to support the growth of sustainable northern communities. The event was an […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
James Gibson, president of the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society (RRVAS), said he is optimistic about the Emo Fair’s future this summer. One of the attractions Gibson said he is hoping to have is the 4-H program. A representative from the program said it can only run if 4-H Ontario […]
You know it is summer when the docks are has been a popular spot, as has the splash pad populated by “River Rats” enjoying the out- wading pool in Hannam Park. doors and each other. The Rainy River dock – Jack Elliott photo
By Jack Elliott
Rainy River correspondent
Rainy River correspondent
With current levels of COVID 19 Vaccinations increasing and community infection rates declining perhaps we can see the end of this pandemic. Ontario and NWO is entering Phase 1 or its reopening plan and if things go as planned hopefully Phase 2 and 3 are in sight… if we are […]
