Local First Nations groups have spoken out against a proposed Kenora by-law, which would fine residents $100 for loitering. City council plans to vote on the proposed by-law tomorrow. It is the opinion of Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3) and Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) feels that this by-law disproportionately targets […]
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The Associated Press WASHINGTON – The White House is reviving its public coronavirus task force briefings, and President Donald Trump will again take on a starring role. Trump says he’ll lead a briefing at 5 p.m. Tuesday, his first since April 27. The coronavirus task force, led by Vice-President Mike […]
The Canadian PressColin Perkel TORONTO – Three protesters were charged with mischief on Saturday after supporters of Black Lives Matter threw paint on several statues, including one of Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, and called for the defunding of police. The protesters, who had marched on the […]
The Associated PressHoward Fendrich Just as sure as someone could take advantage of this year’s pandemic-truncated, 60-game Major League Baseball schedule to hit .400, there are bound to be players who end up with much worse stats than they’d like. After all, it’s harder for a batter to make up […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario’s police watchdog says it’s looking to speak to another witness in its investigation into the death of a Toronto woman who fell from her balcony while police were in her apartment. The Special Investigations Unit says it has spoken to three of Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s […]
Press Release
The Town of Fort Frances is pleased to announce that effective July 17 we are in the process of a beginning a phased re-opening as a part of Stage 3. During this re-opening, the Town of Fort Frances will continue to focus on keeping our community and our staff safe. […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO – Ontario is changing the way it funds long-term care home expansions, Premier Doug Ford announced Wednesday, in a bid to spur construction and make good on a key promise his government has failed to deliver. Speaking at the provincial legislature, Ford acknowledged that the […]
(FORT FRANCES, ON) On 14 July 2020, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the OPP Northwest Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Royal Canadian Air Force 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron worked together to conduct training scenarios on Rainy Lake. The exercise […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 111 new cases of COVID-19 and five new deaths related to the virus today. The total number of cases now stands at 37,163, which includes 2,737 deaths and 33,061 cases marked as resolved. The number of resolved cases grew by 141 today, […]
The Canadian PressDan Ralph For one of the few times in his life, Henry Burris was left speechless. The 18-year veteran quarterback headlines the Canadian Football Hall of Fame’s 2020 class that was unveiled Thursday. Burris, 45, got the nod in his first year of eligibility, becoming just the 21st […]
Submitted These cousins, Henry and Liam Smith and Elizabeth Roulston, have been spending time at the beach making clay creations. What has your family been doing to stay busy? Take a high resolution photo and send it to us, so we can share it with readers! Send your photos to […]
