It’s hard to believe the open water fishing season is still at least a couple weeks away for most lakes across the region. Typically by early May we’re able to launch the boat and start fishing for lake trout, pike, crappie and bass. After a long winter, everybody is eager […]
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Several local players took part in the Thunder Bay Silver Fox Cancer Squash Tournament recently. The Sunset Country Squash players who participated placed as follows: Men’s B: Shawn Brady, Consolation Finalist. Men’s C: Mike Brady, Consolation finalist. Men’s C: Ryan Brady, Plate Runner Up. Men’s D: Aiden Jean, Consolation Finalist. […]
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Daniel E. Rostie announces his passing on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022. Dan passed away peacefully a few hours before his 82nd Birthday in Toronto. Daniel was born on April 24th, 1940, in Fort Frances, ON. He attended St. Mary’s and Fort […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is set to meet with Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell today at 3 p.m. to officially start the provincial election period. She will likely accept his recommendation to dissolve provincial parliament, and the writs for the provincial election can then be officially signed. The campaign is expected […]
The docks at the lower river boat launch in Fort Frances haven’t escaped the high water from this spring’s flooding. Many homes are still grappling with flooded yards and damaged basements, after record rainfalls and a quick thaw overwhelmed the town’s storm sewers and sanitation pumps. – Linda Plumridge photo
By Brittany Hobson and Steve Lambert
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Albert Stevenson was among members of the Peguis First Nation who stayed behind Monday after others fled to escape flooding. “Right now, we’re just checking sump pumps … and pump the water out of the yards if we can,” he said by phone from the community about 150 kilometres north […]
By Allison Jones
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – The Ontario Liberals promised Monday to cut transit fares across the province to $1 per ride, if elected. The election pledge would cost $1.1 billion next year and could take 400,000 cars off the road each day, the party said. The plan would be in effect until January […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Toronto police say there has been a 22 per cent increase in hate crimes in the city. The force says there were 257 hate-motivated incidents in 2021, up from 210 such incidents the year before. Police say the pandemic and geopolitical events are believed to be contributing factors in the […]
