Every time I see Duane Forde on the TV screen during a CFL game, I think of George Dixon. When I see the panel of experts — Milt Stegall, Davis Sanchez, and before them Jock Climie, Henry Burris, Les Browne — I think of George Dixon. All ex-football players. All […]
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The 26th annual Bassin’ For Bucks tournament took place over the weekend in Sioux Narrows and for the anglers fishing this year, it was a week of beautiful weather, making for a fun weekend. A full field of 120 teams fished this year, as has been the case for many years, […]
The Fort Frances Lakers are heating up the ice, as they prepare for the upcoming SIJHL season. Last weekend, the team was in training camp, honing their skills and gelling as a team, before they face off in the season opener, on September 24. They’ll be hoping for an enthusiastic […]
It was worth the wait for four young spectators, who came ready for the fireworks in Fort Frances on Saturday. Hundreds of residents gathered for the the display, which had been delayed from Canada Day, due to the record-breaking flood, which left much of the shoreline under water. – Allan […]
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(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On September 5, 2022 at approximately 6:50 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Rainy River District Detachment received information that an individual pointed a firearm at another individual and was unlawfully in possession of a firearm. On September 6, 2022 officers with assistance from […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
The federal minister for Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, is scheduled to visit on Tuesday the site of a mass killing in Saskatchewan. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Hajdu will express solidarity and ongoing support for the James Smith Cree Nation, northeast of Saskatoon. Trudeau says the government will continue to […]
The water hasn’t always been our friend this summer, but a group of kayakers found something to love, with a peaceful evening paddle last month. Friends Evan Maxton enjoys the sunset from his green kayak, while Billy Ash and Neil Plumridge paddle out front. Summer might be waning, but there […]
By Jeff Pelletier
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Nunatsiaq News
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Nunatsiaq News
“Stopgap” measures are needed in the short term to prevent suicides in Inuit communities, says the president of the National Inuit Youth Council. Brian Pottle delivered his call to action on Parliament Hill in Ottawa during a gathering Friday, prior to World Suicide Prevention Day which takes place every year […]
By Allison Jones
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ontario has set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets dangerously low and is therefore discriminating against young people, who will bear a disproportionate burden of climate change, seven youth activists argue in a lawsuit against the government. Their constitutional challenge, backed by Ecojustice environmental lawyers, is set to be heard Monday […]
By Mia Rabson
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
A coalition on climate adaptation and disaster resilience says air conditioning should become a human right on par with winter heating because climate change is increasing the risks of extreme heat waves across Canada. The recommendation is among a list of hard targets and goals Climate Proof says the federal […]
By Liam Casey
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Groups representing thousands of public sector employees will be going up against the Ontario government in court this week as the two sides argue over a law that has capped wages for workers. The groups are challenging the constitutionality of Bill 124, a law passed in 2019 that limits wage […]
