When I get asked about living where I do, at Lake of the Woods, one of the first responses that I always have is that, “it’s a great place to live if you enjoy being outside, especially if you like fishing”. Few places can compare with all of the access […]
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Born to Hilary, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Landon Gary, weighing 8 lbs 3 oz on April 29, 2022 at La Verendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
Shoppers Drug Mart in Fort Frances showed its support for Bear Witness Day, in honour of Jordan’s Principle, honoured each year on May 10. Jordan’s Principle ensures all First Nations children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Jordan’s Principle is […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
The leaders of Ontario’s four main political parties are in North Bay for a debate Tuesday afternoon on issues that affect residents in northern Ontario. They’re expected to be asked about regional matters that include municipal revenue tools, addiction and mental health, and highway maintenance and safety. Progressive Conservative Leader […]
By Paola Loriggio
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
When Laurentian University abruptly filed for insolvency last year, the impact of the Sudbury, Ont., school’s financial woes reverberated throughout the region – jobs were cut, educational programs were lost, the local economy took a hit and even the campus pool that served many residents was shut down. Emily Donato […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
The federal government says residents from two Indigenous communities in northern Ontario have been evacuated from their homes due to the threat of flooding. Indigenous Services Canada says it started evacuating those who wished to leave Kashechewan and Fort Albany First Nations on Thursday. It says evacuees are being hosted […]
By Jim Bronskill
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino is directing the head of the RCMP to work closely with Indigenous communities to address the traumatic legacy of residential schools. In a new mandate letter issued to RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki, Mendicino instructs the national police force to proactively disclose documents, help […]
