The committee of parliamentarians that oversees national security says it has begun a study of foreign interference, following a request from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In a statement, the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians says it will examine the state of foreign interference in Canada’s democratic processes since […]
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Quebec RCMP say they are investigating two alleged secret police stations operated by Chinese authorities in the province. The federal police force confirmed Thursday its Integrated National Security Team has opened investigations into the suspected police stations in Montreal and Brossard, a suburb just south of the city. Sgt. Charles […]
By Ben Finley
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) – Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington, who died Sunday, made it big when rock `n’ roll was still a defining cultural force on par with today’s TikTok trends and superhero movies. The iconic band’s last surviving co-founder was also perhaps the last flagpole in a once-powerful part […]
By Camille Bains
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
A report released Thursday by Canada’s chief science adviser says she considers COVID-19 the “head” of the pandemic but long COVID its “tail” as the illness inflicts significant harm on individuals, their families and potentially the country’s economy. Dr. Mona Nemer said about 10 to 20 per cent of people […]
By Tim Reynolds
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Basketball Hall of Famer Jim Boeheim’s 47-year tenure as coach at Syracuse came to an awkward end on Wednesday, with the university saying Orange assistant Adrian Autry has been promoted to the job. The move came less than three hours after Syracuse lost to Wake Forest in […]
By Gregory Strong
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
LONDON, Ont. – The favourites are in great shape at the Canadian men’s curling championship. The real battles were building around the playoff cutlines as the last few round-robin draws approached. Manitoba’s Matt Dunstone (7-0) moved into sole possession of first place in Pool A at the Tim Hortons Brier […]
By Nicole Ireland
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
The first year of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have taken a relatively limited toll on overall global mental health, Canadian researchers say in a new study published in the British Medical Journal. Researchers reviewed 137 studies from around the world that measured people’s overall mental health, as well as […]
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On Friday, March 3, 2023, the Fort Frances Museum & Cultural Centre opened the solo exhibit Passionate For Hyperrealism by internationally acclaimed artist Cher Pruys. Located on the main floor of the Museum, the exhibit runs until May 31, 2023. Passionate For Hyperrealism is an impressive and rich offering showcasing […]
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(FORT FRANCES, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to remind members of the public to follow the rules set out by the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, horse racing, and cannabis retail sector as well as administering charity lottery […]
This cold and tired momma was taken off the streets by Best for Kitty just in time to have her kittens indoors. However, the rescue agency has run out of space to foster more cats and kittens, leaving many still out in the cold. If you have a little space […]
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Wednesday March 1 the Fort Frances Nursery School held a messy play night for the children and their families. Each activity was sensory based and created to encourage families to spend time together get messy. The teachers also provided a yummy soup supper.
