by Tim DavidsonJust over a week after it was declared, the RSV outbreak at Lake of the Woods District Hospital has been declared over. The outbreak was declared in the 3E, Medical-Surgical ICU unit on February 21st. The hospital says normal visiting hours for this unit will resume as normal, with two visitors...
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by CJ GoaterThe Thunder Bay Museum is holding an exhibit to highlight the Port Arthur Rotary’s 100th anniversary. The exhibition displays photos and artifacts, showing the people, projects, and accomplishments of Port Arthur Rotarians. The Rotary and museum collected artifacts such as an axe that was used...
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by Randy ThomsThe township of Atikokan will pay a $50 thousand fine for a violation under the Ontario Water Resources Act. The fine was part of a plea agreement in a case that started in 2021 when the town was cited for failing to make upgrades to two sewage pumping stations, required as part of a 2018 sewer...
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by Randy ThomsOntario Provincial Police have arrested a dozen people wanted on outstanding warrants in the Fort Frances area. Two of the individuals remain in custody pending a bail hearing. Their arrests this week were conducted as part of the Offender Management and Apprehension Program, a crime suppression...
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Another successful WE CARE Radiothon on Y95. A grand total of $112,502 was raised. Power outages tried to play spoiler, but the resilience of the Yarmouth Hospital Foundation and volunteers came shining through. Funds raised will go towards the purchase of heart equipment at the hospital. This...
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by Randy ThomsIt is winter carnival time again in Nestor Falls. The community celebrates the 42nd anniversary of the event this weekend. The activities begin Friday night at the Nestor Falls Community Centre with the Fish Cook-Off Dinner and Dessert Competition. The signature event is a fish derby that takes...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ontario Provincial Police are seeking assistance identifying two people responsible for stealing multiple watches from a business in Dryden. On Sunday afternoon the two unidentified individuals entered the business and removed twenty watches, valued at approximately $11,000 from a display...
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by CJ GoaterThe cause of a fire at a complex on Government Street in Dryden Wednesday remains under investigation. First responders were dispatched to reports of an active smoke alarm around 7:30 p.m. Initial crews on scene evacuated one person from the affected apartment and began putting out the fire. The...
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by Tara ClowWhat’s that sound? You may ask yourself that on Friday morning at 11 o’clock. Anglophone East Schools are taking part in the annual Great Big Crunch. Community Engagement Coordinator Heather Stordy says apples from local Orchards have been distributed to all schools, and students will be taking...
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by Tara ClowAn increase in asylum claims in Canada will mean changes to travel requirements for Mexican travellers. Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced Thursday that they will now require a visa for access to Canada. As of 11:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Feb. 29, Mexican citizens who hold a valid US...
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