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Dryden Public Library Prepares To Reopen

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The Dryden Public Library is planning to reopen their doors on August 5th.

The Library will be offering most of their services including check-outs of books, movies, and audio books as well as computers for internet and printing needs.

Library CEO Dayna Debenedet says there will a limit to 10 people at once so visitors are urged to come on a grab-and-go basis so lines don’t become troublesome.

Masks are also encouraged, but not mandatory.

The Library will also be operating at different hours which can be found in the release below among other details.

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Kenora-Rainy River MPP Excited For Stage 3 Of Reopening

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The Kenora-Rainy River MPP is excited to see the region prepare for Stage 3 of reopening tomorrow.

Greg Rickford says people should feel confident going out, but should still follow health guidelines and be safe.

Rickford says our region has seen promising numbers, so it only makes sense that we open sooner as we’ve controlled the spread of COVID-19 well.

He also there will be businesses that will not reopen including amusement parks, buffet style restaurants, overnight camps for kids, saunas and steam rooms.

Rickford also says the next stage of reopening is a testament to the commitment of the people of Northwestern Ontario to adhere to the public health guidelines issued by the provincial government.

He also says he is thankful for the input he has received from the public as well as officials from municipalities.

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Gemmill Talks Stage 3 Reopening

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It remains all quiet on the Novel Coronavirus front locally for the time being.

Acting Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ian Gemmill, from the Northwestern Health Unit, says with Stage 3 of re-opening the economy this Friday, its important we keep up our safety procedures.

“I think this has to do with how well we do it and how much we respect the rules, which is why it’s really all of us in the community who need to respect the precautions.”

He explains that he isn’t sure we will get a spike of COVID-19 cases by going to Stage 3, but he’s hoping not.

“Lets hope and keep our fingers crossed that we’re going to be okay. In the event that there is more transmission locally, and anything is possible, it’s really important to keep a very close finger on the pulse of this.”

Gemmill says that with the region set to enter Stage 3 soon, there’s reason to talk more about masks.

“I’m hopeful that we won’t have any problems and will carry on as we have been. Although this is another argument for thinking about masks as most places opening Friday are indoors.”

He adds that their catchment area is in a bit of a lull for COVID-19, with the last case more than a week ago.

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Reopening Playgrounds Pondered For Stage Three

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It may not be long before the Ford government allows playgrounds to reopen.

Health Minister Christine Elliott admits it is something they are seriously considering as they decide when to move on to stage three of reopening the province during the pandemic.

“There’d many other considerations of other things that will be brought in but the opening of children’s playgrounds is certainly one of the items that are under consideration for that,” said Elliott.

The health minister explains the difficulty is deciding how disinfect playground equipment.