TORONTO – A second Canadian province says it has not provided verbal approval to the CFL’s return-to-play protocols. Lisa MacLeod, Ontario’s Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tour- ism and Culture Industries, said Thursday her government hasn’t yet provided verbal approval of the league’s return-to-play protocols. Last week, B.C. government officials offered […]
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By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
As case numbers have been on the rise and workplace outbreaks cropping up more than usual, the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) has issued instructions from the medical officer of health specific to workplaces under the Reopening Ontario Act. The instructions come into effect tomorrow and outlines the requirements for workplace […]
Siblings Azra Big George, 8, and Christoper Andy Junior Big George, 5, are playing together at St. Michael’s Park. Families have been staying busy outside, with the warm weather mov- ing in. Playgrounds, walkways and trails are all open. What is your family’s favourite activity to stay busy during COVID? […]
On Monday, the Fort Frances council placed their vote on the final new names for Colonization Road East and Colonization Road West. Colonization Road West will be Sunset Drive and Colonization Road East will be Agamiing Drive. Agamiing is a word in Anishinaabemowin, and it means “at the shore.” Council […]
(DRYDEN, ON) – Members of the Dryden Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are seeking assistance from the public in locating a 47 year old missing female. Evaleen Bonnie Atlookan (47yrs old) was last seen on Saturday May 8, 2021 at 0100hrs on Upper Falls Road in the Town […]
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(Thunder Bay, ON – May 10, 2021) During the week of May 10-16, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is celebrating Nursing Week to recognize the vital contributions nurses make to the delivery of quality patient care in Thunder Bay and across Northwestern Ontario. Nursing Week coincides with the […]
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A virtual meeting of the Laverendrye Hospital Auxiliary was held on May 3, 2021 with President Linda Booth presiding. Unfortunately, at this time, there is not much to report as all our fundraising, such as Rockin’ for a Reason and The Strawberry Social has been put on hold until 2022. […]
My two sons work from home. Prior to the pandemic, they would commute to their offices and work from there. Both have saved thousands in commuting costs and business clothing. In Canadian cities and towns across Canada many are now working from home attending to the lockdown orders from provincial […]
Dear editor: Last week there was a letter insulting the intelligence and defaming the character of those in our community brave enough to protest the cruel and inhumane punishment our government is inflicting on its population. The names called were “foolish,” mean-spirited,” and “uninformed.” Shall we see if they are […]
Dear editor, In answer to Ms. King’s response to my letter, I stand by my opinions. Anyone can find all sorts of “scientific evidence” to support their irresponsible “anti vax” beliefs and socially irresponsible actions. The evidence across Canada, the U.S. and the world is stark. The refusal of a […]
