Liam Oliver Neilson is a reporter originally from Windsor, Ont. He studied journalism at Humber Polytechnic in Toronto. After completing his program, he moved to Fort Frances to join the staff of the Times.
Articles by Liam
- Ski’s Variety owner announces sale of business, welcomes Rosey’s Convenience in their place
by Liam Oliver NeilsonFort Frances convenience store Ski’s Variety is changing hands and will soon become Rosey’s Convenience, Janice Neurinski, one of the outgoing owners, said. The announcement first came to the public light on Monday afternoon when Neurinski posted on social media, informing customers of the change and thanking the community for… Read more: Ski’s Variety owner announces sale of business, welcomes Rosey’s Convenience in their place - OPP report, expanding efforts to find youth councillor, reptile bylaw amendment at Monday council meeting
by Liam Oliver NeilsonThe Regular town council meeting for Fort Frances’ mayor and council was held Monday afternoon. Some agenda items brought to the floor were the 2025 OPP report, efforts to recruit a youth councillor and an amendment to a bylaw banning certain snake species to be kept in captivity. The meeting… Read more: OPP report, expanding efforts to find youth councillor, reptile bylaw amendment at Monday council meeting - Wage changes for Fort Frances town council members
by Liam Oliver NeilsonSalary changes taking effect in 2027 for new and potential returning members of mayor and council were a key discussion point during Monday evening’s regular town council meeting. Present salaries for positions in the affected staff are as follows: $31,454 for mayor; $22,018 for deputy mayor, 70 percent of the… Read more: Wage changes for Fort Frances town council members - New Child and Family Services program expands support for people with all forms of autism
by Liam Oliver NeilsonA new program for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has been launched by Kenora – Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services (KRRDCFS) to provide enhanced services designed specifically for the needs of people living on the spectrum. “A lot of clinicians felt inadequately prepared to work… Read more: New Child and Family Services program expands support for people with all forms of autism - Emo council meeting: Fire dept. to install wireless bay doors, approves OCWA financial plan proposal and support smoke and drug-free high school grad
by Liam Oliver NeilsonThe Township of Emo approved a request from its fire department to obtain a cost quote for the installation of a wireless system for opening the building’s bay doors, at its regular council meeting on Tuesday. The council also approved a financial plan proposal from the Ontario Clean Water Agency… Read more: Emo council meeting: Fire dept. to install wireless bay doors, approves OCWA financial plan proposal and support smoke and drug-free high school grad







