The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there are many questions for countries, particularly China, around the origins of COVID-19 and how they reacted in the early days of the pandemic. At the same time, Trudeau told a daily news briefing, the spread of the virus requires a global, […]
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KENORA – Ontario is delivering on a key promise by to bring passenger transportation services to northwestern Ontario. The province is responding to a critical need for accessible transportation and launching a new bus route from Thunder Bay to Winnipeg, running along Hwy 17. Starting May 17, 2020, the Ontario […]
Two new fires were discovered in the Northwest Region by the afternoon of May 13. Four new fires were discovered in the Northwest region in the May 12 update. At the time of this update the fire hazard was high across most of the region, though incoming precipitation is expected […]
Ken Kellar United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC) staff were on hand at their Circle of Life Building on Mowat Ave. on Tuesday morning for the first day of the UNFC’s Breakfast Buddies for Kids program. The Breakfast Buddies program is a long-running program in local schools that provides breakfast three […]
(Emo, ON) – The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating several thefts from motor vehicles within the Township of Emo, Ontario. Between May 7 and 8, 2020, police received six different complaints alerting them to the thefts. Culprit(s) stole various items ranging from […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Canada is slowly beginning to emerge from its COVID-19 cocoon, with the federal government poised to announce a gradual reopening of national parks and heritage sites, and more provinces taking the first halting steps toward a return to normal. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Environment Minister Jonathan […]
Want to get the word out about your event or organization? e-mail is to tips@fortfrances.com to be included in our listing. The Valley Adult Learning Association is offering a variety of free online courses for adults age 19 or older. The courses are available in live format or independent learning […]
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Area boaters who want to hit the lake are being told to avoid the Five Mile Boat Launch. In a post made to their Facebook page, Couchiching First Nation announced that, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Five Mile Boat Launch would be closed to the general public, remaining […]
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As the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) looks toward Canada Road Safety Week, it is reporting an increase in road fatalities as well as the leading behaviours linked to the deaths, which are the very focus of the national campaign. As of May 4, 71 people have died in fatal collisions […]
Submitted Residents have seen some interesting things while out for their walks. One spotted this – drain covers from Surrey, BC along our waterfront. If anyone knows the story behind these covers, let us know! Send your answers, or pictures of oddities you’ve seen around town, to tips@fortfrances.com.
Caitlyn Morrison Bryan Patterson and his dog Pepper have been staying busy and active by taking walks and hikes all over this beautiful area. What is your family doing to stay busy and active during COVID-19? With May Long weekend upon us, and beautiful weather on the way, it’s a […]
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(FORT FRANCES, ON) – When it comes to fraud, there are few scams that are more sinister than the one known as the ‘grandparent’ scam. The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning residents that our District is not exempt from such crimes. Over the […]
