Born to Francesca Smith Leonard of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Elli Blair Leonard, weighing 6 lbs 2 oz, on October 27, 2025 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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By Times Staff
Fort William Historical Park (FWHP) in Thunder Bay will be celebrating Winter Solstice and New Year’s Eve this year and everyone’s invited. To start the holiday season, FWHP is introducing the first event in its new Heritage Dinner Series – Winter Solstice Celebration. Taking place December 21, 2025, guests will […]
As a citizen, client, and caregiver I am once again so baffled by an institution whose motto is “Care Close to Home”. Earlier this year Riverside severed the ties with the Foundation. To date no explanation as to why. Now all donor displays are turned off. I always admired each […]
It happened in the press box at Montreal’s Olympic Stadium. He was tallest man I’d ever seen in person. He was intimidating just to observe, and I wasn’t about to ask questions of a basketball player at a baseball game because, well, there was a baseball game to cover that […]
By Robert Animikii Horton
Northern Reflections
Northern Reflections
For many, there are moments when the mind feels like a butterfly trapped in a hurricane. Fragile wings caught in roaring winds. Fighting to stay aloft against a storm that never seems to end. From an outside vantage point, the struggle can look invisible. Even gentle. The butterfly flutters. It […]
A columnist in the Globe and Mail asked a question of readers: “What would you be willing to sacrifice with the new Carney budget that was being voted on Monday?” It was a pertinent question because the budget proposes to create a major deficit by borrowing money while maintaining social […]
Last month we took a look at the importance of focus and took a few steps toward being able to focus well. This month we’ll take some more steps towards improving our ability to focus. It’s been said that having the ability to focus well is like a superpower. We’ve […]
DID YOU KNOW? Throughout Canada falls are the number one reason for injury, related death, hospitalization, and emergency department visits for older adults in Canada. In addition, Public Health Canada has reported that between 2010 and 2023, falls were the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations and emergency department visits among […]
I am writing you this Moos from the big smoke – Toronto! I am here for a couple of days to attend a few meetings at Queen’s Park. I will be speaking on things like Abattoir Tax Classifications, Breeder Loan Programs and other important things that are pertinent to the […]
By Robin McCormick
Emo/Devlin Correspondent
Emo/Devlin Correspondent
Once again the St. Marys CWL hosted a lovely Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, November 16. This group of ladies saw to it that everyone attending enjoyed their afternoon. The decorating of the tables and snowflakes and other decorations put everyone in the Christmas spirit. Delicious sandwiches and dainties were served […]
Sometimes mental health takes a dip this time of year as we ready for the inevitable fury of winter. I love a fresh snowfall on a sunny winter’s day, but winter also fills her bag of tricks with brutal winds that come with power outages, icy roads, frozen windshields and […]
EVENTS CALENDAR The Downtown Fort Frances BIA and the Chamber of Commerce invite you to an official Christmas Tree Lighting in Rainy Lake Square starting at 5:30 p.m. on Friday Nov. 21 with loads of fun family activities. “Join us as we celebrate lighting our 20 foot tall Christmas tree. […]
