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Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has received confirmation that two positive cases in the region were infected with the omicron variant. These are the first known omicron cases in the NWHU area. One case was detected in Kenora, the other in Dryden. Both cases were travel related. Due to the sequencing […]
It is with great sadness the family of Leslie Robert Gosselin of Port Alberni, (family of Fort Frances) announces his passing on Wednesday, December 22, 2021. A complete obituary to follow.
Christmas Hymns will be performed tonight outside the Fort Frances Walmart, tonight, Thursday December 23 at 7:30. The a cappella group from the Pineview Mennonite Church in Barwick will be singing a selection of favourite Christmas hymns. Looking for a last minute gift? Riverside Foundation for Health Care monthly 50/50 […]
The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is taking further action to protect the health and safety of residents, staff and from COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. This is necessary to provide optimal safety and support while balancing the mental and emotional well-being of patients, […]
ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Christmas concerts and other events have been canceled in Greece under new restrictions announced Thursday that include a general mask mandate for outdoors and all public areas. Incoming travelers will also be required to have follow-up tests for COVID-19 on the second and fourth days after […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Another year, another crisis. For Justin Trudeau, it’s become something of a routine. Of his six years as prime minister, only one – his first – has been what might be considered a normal year of governing, with the usual ups and downs. His first mandate was upended […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Canada’s federal government offered a lifeline to businesses struggling amid the latest wave of the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding eligibility for two benefit programs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several members of his cabinet announced Wednesday that, due to the increasingly widespread Omicron variant and spiking COVID-19 cases, the government […]
Christmas decorations are never boring, but they aren’t always this exciting either. This installation in town hopefully hasn’t sent anyone rushing to call emergency services, but it is still a lot of fun. The Times staff wishes everyone a happy holiday season and a merry Christmas. –submitted photo
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Zahir Alizai is frustrated. His family fled Afghanistan for neighbouring Pakistan earlier this year and he’s been trying for months to bring them to Canada as refugees but his attempts have been unsuccessful. He’s one of many Canadians trying to privately sponsor loved ones who left Afghanistan for neighbouring countries […]
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
HONG KONG (AP) – A monument at a Hong Kong university that commemorates the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre was removed by workers early Thursday over the objections of its creator from Denmark. The 8-meter (26-foot) tall Pillar of Shame, which depicts 50 torn and twisted bodies piled on top of […]
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
HOUSTON (AP) – A congressional committee has launched an investigation into the promoter of the Astroworld music festival in Houston, in which 10 people were killed during a massive crowd surge and attendees were packed so tightly that many could not breathe or move their arms. The House Oversight and […]
