By Ian Bickis
THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO – Widespread inflation has led to some eye-popping meat prices, but dietitians say there are budget-friendly ways to get enough protein. Saving money on these essential building blocks could involve both considering a wider variety of sources, and being more strategic when sticking to old favourites, but either way […]

By Nono Shen
THE CANADIAN PRESS

Mortgage and title fraudsters who impersonate homeowners and tenants have targeted at least 32 properties in Ontario and British Columbia, investigators and official warnings suggest. Insurance investigator Brian King, president and CEO of King International Advisory Group, said his firm had received 30 such claims in Ontario. They include six […]

By Susan Jose
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
New Canadian Media

Public libraries across the country are working with local settlement agencies to help newcomers integrate into Canada. From information on settlement-related topics such as housing and employment to English and French-language programs and networking events, libraries are stocked with resources immigrants can access to learn about their new communities.    […]

By Liam Casey
THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO – Marineland has registered to lobby the Ontario government with the goal of selling the park. Andrew Burns, a lawyer who has represented the Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction for years, filed an application with the province’s lobbyist registry on Jan. 10 to seek to influence the Office of […]

By Jim Heintz
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian authorities declared the independent news website Meduza an undesirable organization Thursday, the latest in a series of actions against groups and publications that are critical of Russia. The decision by the prosecutor-general’s office came on the same day that the publisher of the Mediazona website, which […]

Tonight will see some snowfall and a low of -13 C (9 F). Tomorrow will see a chance of flurries during the day, remaining cloudy overnight with a high of -9 (16) and a low of -28 (-18) In the extended forecast, Saturday will bring a mix of sun and […]

By Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com

Next Tuesday, a new pickleball program is launching in the township of Emo for residents seeking to stay active by playing a fun and social sport. Pickleball drop-in sessions will be held every Tuesday night from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. between January 31 and February 21. Deborah Degroot, health […]