Students at J.W. Walker school enjoyed a full day of 100 Day activities., earlier this week, for 100’s Day – the annual celebration which is held 100 days into the school year. Educator Hue Eldridge led her students with circle and story time. Throughout the school, kids were crafting, counting […]
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The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) catchment area is seeing an increased number of infectious syphilis cases. Although case rates have been rising since 2018, there was a drastic increase in 2021, where rates rose by 107% since 2020. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) spread through direct contact with […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On February 9, 2022, at approximately 2:52 a.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a disturbance at commercial business on the 800 Block of Kings Highway in the Town of Fort Frances. As a result of […]
By Dariya Baiguzhiyeva
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TimminsToday.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TimminsToday.com
An Indigenous-led grassroots group has launched a letter-writing campaign calling on Canada and Ontario to restart the regional assessment process in the Ring of Fire area and allow Indigenous peoples to lead the process. Friends of the Attawapiskat River have posted a letter online. People can fill out a few […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Ontario’s expert science advisers say rapid antigen tests don’t detect COVID-19 infections with the Omicron variant as reliably as they did with the Delta strain, but changing the way the tests are performed can boost their sensitivity. The science advisory table says in a brief today that the […]
Rainycrest is seeking musical volunteers, who would like to perform dances and happy hours for long term care residents. If you have a band, play an instrument, or love to sing, and would like to brighten the lives of seniors, through a wide variety of volunteer opportunities, call Heidi at […]
The Cruiser of Hope will be at the Fort Frances Walmart, February 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The drive is in partnership with Grand Council Treaty #3, and Treaty Three Police Service, to support the Spirit of Hope Project. All donations are welcome, to help families live a […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
BEIJING – Eliot Grondin had not been challenged all day. The Canadian cruised through every race on his way to the men’s snowboard cross final in Zhangjiakou at the Beijing Olympics, where he fought hard for a silver medal that was a photo finish away from being gold. Grondin of […]
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. markets are falling after a report showed inflation in the U.S. is running hotter than previously thought. Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial dropped 0.6%, while futures for the S&P 500 declined by 1.2%. Nasdaq futures dropped more sharply, down 1.9%. Labor Department data showed […]
By Melissa Couto Zuber
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
As provinces begin lifting COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, psychology experts expect stress and anxiety to run high among those who remain wary of letting their guards down. It will take time for many to adjust, they say, but the quick approach some provinces are taking could make the transition more jarring. […]
By Melissa Couto Zuber
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
A new poll suggests almost 30 per cent of Canadians believe it’s time to lift pandemic restrictions and “learn to live” with the COVID-19 virus, while more than 40 per cent want measures to ease carefully. Forty-three per cent of Canadians surveyed by Leger identified their feelings about the current […]
Grace Krawchuk, 100, of Fort Frances, Ont., passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later date. A complete obituary will follow.
