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Marilyn Allan, a cherished educator and beloved family member, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. With her dear friends by her side, Marilyn took her last breath at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ontario. Born on April 10, 1944, Marilyn grew up at 8 Phoenix Drive in Scarborough, […]
Featured Event The Dirty Catfish Brass Band will play at the Townshend Theatre TONIGHT! Doors at 7 p.m. show at 7:30 part of the Tour de Fort Concert series. Tickets available at the door. EVENTS CALENDAR Lenten Fish Fries will take place each Friday of Lent starting tomorrow at St. […]
Press release
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Public Health Unit has declared a Gastrointestinal Outbreak on the East Wing of Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. Enhanced visitor restrictions are in place. Only two (2) visitors or caregivers may visit at a time, and visitors should only visit one resident […]
Press release
Fort Frances, ON – Residents of Fort Frances face significant cuts to library services in the year ahead, according to CUPE 65, which represents library workers in the northwestern Ontario town. “We have heard from management that there will be a significant cut in funding that will eliminate student positions […]
Press release
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is moving into the second stage of creating its ‘Gratitude Banner’ and needs volunteers to help us with this significant community project. Upon completion, the ‘Gratitude Banner’ will be hung high on the north-facing wall of the Eisenhauer Lounge in the Fort Frances […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Tecumseh Times
With the warmer weather approaching, many residents enjoy outdoor activities in Ontario’s vast natural landscape. If you are planning on hunting or fishing in Ontario you will need a valid Outdoors Card and a valid hunting or fishing license. A valid Outdoors Card is required for Ontario residents, Canadian […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Canada’s National Observer
Ontario is the worst in Canada for nature conservation, according to a new national report card from the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). The province received an F — the lowest grade of any jurisdiction — due to what the report describes as environmental neglect, unchecked industrial expansion and a failure to seize […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Hamilton Spectator
A measles outbreak that has infected scores of unvaccinated children in southwestern Ontario reportedly had its start at a Mennonite religious gathering in New Brunswick last year. In a March 7 letter to Ontario’s health units, the province’s chief medical officer of health, Dr. Kieran Moore, said there was “an exposure […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
muskokaregion.com
Every morning, Tom Stehr wakes up and heads straight into his maple shop. As he walks through the building at 2389 Muskoka District Road 10 in Huntsville, he passes displays of syrup memorabilia, Canadian flags and maple leaf decor. “I just fell in love with everything about maple,” Stehr said. “It’s […]
Brady Krentz scored twice in the third period for the Lakers to tie their first playoff game of the season and take it to overtime on Friday night, March 21. Ian Ness would go score the winner to put the Lakers up 1-0 in the series. On Saturday night the […]
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
muskokaregion.com
Since 2007, millions around the world have taken part in Earth Hour, switching off their lights to save energy and reduce light pollution. The movement continues to grow, with the hope that small actions will lead to lasting change. This year, Earth Hour is March 22 at 8:30 p.m The […]
