The Canadian Press ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Trans Mountain estimates as much as 1,195 barrels, or 190,000 litres, of light crude spilled from its pipeline pumping station in Abbotsford, B.C. While an investigation is ongoing, the Crown-owned company said in a statement the cause of the spill appears to be related […]
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The Canadian Press TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 181 new cases of COVID-19 today, and eight more deaths. It’s the lowest number of new daily cases since late March. Health Minister Christine Elliott says in a tweet that 126 of the 181 new cases are from the Toronto and Peel […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — The Ontario government is easing restrictions on wedding and funeral ceremonies across the province as part of the phased reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of people allowed to attend an indoor ceremony is restricted to 30 per cent capacity of the venue. Outdoor […]
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A 25-year-old Fort Frances man is in custody facing a number of charges in connection with a serious assault that occurred on June 11, 2020 in the city’s south side, according to Thunder Bay Police Services A James Street resident had been discovered with serious injuries by Uniform Patrol officers […]
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During COVID-19, elective procedures were halted to reduce risk to hospital environments and protect critical resources required to combat the pandemic. Riverside recognizes this has been difficult and frustrating for patients and families.Recently, the province approved our resumption of service application for elective surgeries/procedures. Services will be restored gradually over […]
Since yesterday’s announcement that outdoor visits could be introduced at long-term care facilities, the staff and executive of Riverside Healthcare have been busy creating a safe framework to put residents and their loved ones back together. “The Ontario government recently announced a “cautious restart” by permitting visitors for long term […]
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(KENORA, ON) Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) are looking to the public for information regarding an incident that occurred in the East end of Kenora. Police were dispatched to a weapons call on the morning of Thursday June 11, 2020 at 1:33 a.m. to a […]
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TORONTO — In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government announced the gradual resumption of visits to long-term care homes, retirement homes, and other residential care settings. Family and friends will be allowed access to these settings beginning June 18, 2020. Long-term care homes will allow […]
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Nathan and Wednesday Galusha have realized a long standing dream of business ownership, by opening Izzy’s. The lunch window, located next to Suds-n-tubs on Portage Avenue, offers a lunch menu of sandwiches, salads, ice cream and drinks. They use local ingredients and biodegradable packaging.
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FORT FRANCES – The Ontario government is investing more than $1 million through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) in two Rainy River agricultural projects, creating three jobs. Rainy River Future Development Corporation is receiving $1 million to begin a two-year tile drainage program in the Rainy River district. […]
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At a recent event, the Minister of Colleges and Universities, Ross Romano, said that the situation surrounding the pandemic is changing daily, making it hard to offer a definitive vision of what campuses in the province will look like in September. In an effort to establish clarity and direction for […]
The Fort Frances Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary Branch 29 has restarted its supper fundraiser – with a twist. Instead of a sit-down or take-out event, the Auxiliary took pre-orders for turkey pies. Each pie was sold for $10, with all proceeds going towards charitable works throughout the town. The group maxed […]
