The Canadian PressAdina Bresge There’s a rose-coloured opportunity for would-be hoteliers looking to flaunt their wealth in small-town Canada. A landmark location from the beloved CBC sitcom “Schitt’s Creek” hit the market Wednesday, offering buyers the chance to re-enact the show’s riches-to-rags saga for a listing price of $2 million. […]
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TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 1,478 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 21 more deaths related to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 572 of those cases are in Peel Region, and 356 are in Toronto. Both regions are currently in the “lockdown” stage of the province’s pandemic plan. […]
The Associated PressAlmudena Calatrava ad Debora Rey BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Tens of thousands of fans, many weeping but eager to honour Diego Maradona, filed past the coffin of Argentina’s most iconic soccer star on Thursday, some confronting police who tried to maintain order at the country’s presidential mansion. Fans […]
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Natali Trivuncic
Natali Trivuncic
According to an article released by the CBC, a former Fort Frances lawyer has agreed to have his license revoked, due to the misappropriation of client funds. Wallace Robert Crowe will have to pay more than $26,000 to the Law Society of Ontario. Crowe has been ordered to pay the […]
The Canadian Press A new report finds that almost half of Ontario’s hospitals are in a poor state of repair. That’s far worse than the situation involving roads, bridges and other infrastructure. The Financial Accountability Office estimates the province owns infrastructure worth about a quarter of a trillion dollars. Overall, […]
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Paola Loriggio
Paola Loriggio
TORONTO – Ontario residents should celebrate the upcoming winter holidays only with the people they live with, regardless of the COVID-19 situation in their region, the provincial government said Wednesday. The province issued its initial guidance for the holiday period, saying it knows Ontarians are already making plans. It said […]
Between robust mandatory alcohol screening laws, vigilant citizens and dedicated officers, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reminds drivers they’ll have plenty to worry about if they choose to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or drugs over the holidays. The OPP’s Festive R.I.D.E. campaign kicks off this week and […]
Mrs. Olive Eisenhauer, age 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2020 at the La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario following a short illness. Olive was born May 6, 1924 to Sid and Florence Ward in Fort Frances. She didn’t have long to settle in her new home […]
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The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is looking to tag local businesses into a fun and festive way to help the public shop local during this holiday season. According to the Chamber, they are organizing a Holiday Shopping Poker Derby with participating member businesses that will give shoppers in Fort […]
The Associated Press The Cleveland Browns are reporting another positive coronavirus test for an unidentified player, continuing what has become an almost daily pattern over the past two weeks. The team closed its facility in Berea, Ohio, on Thursday for the third consecutive day to conduct tracing in order to […]
Ken Kellar photo The Bargain Shop Fort Frances store manager Dawn Gray, left, and keyholder Cassidy Jolicoeur show off some of the toys collected as part of their annual toy drive to support the Salvation Army in town. The drive runs until December 5 and is collecting monetary donations […]
A Christmas Craft and Vendor Market will be held November 28 and 29 at the Fort Frances metis Hall, 714 Armit Ave. The market will be open Saturday from 10 a.m. To 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. To 3 p.m. COVID guidelines will be in place and masks are […]
