Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to tour a rare earths element processing plant in Saskatoon today, but Saskatchewan’s premier says he’s disappointed he was not made aware of the visit. Lithium, graphite, nickel, cobalt, copper and the group of 17 metals and minerals known as rare earth elements are being […]
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THE CANADIAN PRESS
VANCOUVER – One of the most popular players to ever suit up for the Vancouver Canucks has died. Wayne “Gino” Odjick, who played 12 seasons in the NHL for the Canucks, New York Islanders, Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens, died at the age of 52. Gino’s sister Dina Odjick shared […]
By Doug Feinberg
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maya Moore has officially decided to retire from playing basketball. The Minnesota Lynx great stepped away from the WNBA in 2019 to help her now-husband Jonathan Irons win his release from jail by getting his 50-year sentence overturned in 2020. After gaining his release, Irons married Moore soon after and […]
U13AA Home tournament–Starting this Friday at the Memorial Sports Centre. Come cheer on your Fort Frances Canadians. Schedule available on Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association Facbook page. Registration for winter indoor soccer– Registration for the Fort Frances Youth Soccer Winter session is now open at ffys.goalline.ca. Register from a computer, […]
By Laurel Halverson
Rainycrest Auxiliary
Rainycrest Auxiliary
As we begin a new year, the volunteers at the Rainycrest Auxiliary Tuck Shop would like to say how grateful we are for the wonderful generosity we have been shown by the community members. All year, but particularly during the Christmas season, we are once again amazed at the number […]
Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor, left, Randy Wilde, Fort Frances mayor Andrew Hallikas, Bev Sisco, bylaw officer Katelyn Svoboda and Bill and Pam Harrison were all on-hand Wednesday, January 4, 2023 for the raising of the Alzheimer Society Flag at the Fort Frances Civic […]
By Dave Baxter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
A national First Nations organization has released what they are calling a “framework” to advance Indigenous economic reconciliation across the country, and to empower First Nations communities to reach greater financial prosperity and independence. On Monday, the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB), an organization that works to support First […]
By Eric Shih
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay Source
Cross-country skier Jesse Bachinsky has returned home to Kenora from the Para Nordic World Cup in Finland with his best results ever. Bachinsky is on the Canadian National Para ski team and competed in the visual impaired classification at the 10-day event in mid-December in Vuokatti, Finland. This is the […]
By Lori Thompson
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Manitoulin Expositer
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Manitoulin Expositer
Between December 7 and December 19, leaders from 195 countries came together at COP15 in Montreal, Quebec to negotiate an agreement for the future protection and conservation of the world’s biodiversity. Manitoulin Island resident Kim Neale was there as a panelist and observer, and shared her experience with The Expositor. […]
It’s time for a little name dropping: My “cousin” was once one of the top 25 defencemen in hockey — in the world! His name is Bob Chrystal. Let me explain how he’s my cousin, hoping it won’t bore you to tears, or to sleep. My mother’s cousin was married […]
By Lori Ewing
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Canadian ice dancer Kaitlyn Weaver says, as an LGBTQ person, her sport has never fully reflected her lived experience. Skate Canada has rewritten its policy that specifies ice dance and pairs team must comprise a man and a woman, a rule change that has Weaver and two-time Olympic ice dance […]
