Weighing eight pounds and fifteen ounces, La Verendrye General Hospital’s first baby of 2020 and the new decade has arrived. Welcome to the world William James Gerber. Proud parents Micha and Tina Gerber of Alberton greeted their first child at 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 8. “Thank you to Dr. Jenks […]
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The Fort Frances Museum and Cultural Centre will be opening its new exhibit “Canada: Day 1,” which tells the story of immigration to Canada, in early January. The museum will be open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Fort Frances Senior Centre Board will be holding […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Lottery officials say a single ticket sold in Brampton, Ont., has won the record $70-million Lotto Max jackpot. The winning ticket from Tuesday’s draw is the biggest lottery prize ever awarded in Canada. Officials say the winner has yet to come forward. In addition to the jackpot, […]
The Associated Press GOMA, Congo–A South African air force plane crash-landed and caught fire Thursday at the Goma airport in eastern Congo but there were no casualties, authorities said. The C-130BZ military aircraft was transporting 59 passengers and eight crew members from the U.N mission when its left engine caught […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Two Canadian health advocacy groups launched a public awareness campaign Wednesday taking aim at flavoured vape products, with a pointed advertisement that highlights how the products are marketed to children. The video features an actor posing as an ice cream truck vendor handing out an assortment […]
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THUNDER BAY-Contact North released its ten predictions for online learning in 2020 today, which outlines ten patterns and trends it forecasts to dominate online learning in 2020. These bold predictions explore topics such as the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) to provide 24/7/365 support to college and university students. […]
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The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) has launched a new self-directed, interactive online learning module and community of practice workshops designed to improve the opioid prescribing practices of primary care providers in Northern Ontario. In 2019, NOSM received $500,000 from Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP). SUAP […]
The Canadian Press Mourners will gather at more candlelight vigils across Canada today to grieve the 176 victims of a plane crash on the outskirts of Tehran. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said 138 of the 176 passengers aboard the Kyiv-bound plane had a connecting flight to Canada. They included […]
Proud parents, Tina, left, and Micha Gerber shared some smiles from La Verendrye General Hospital after delivering their child, William James Gerber yesterday at 2:30 a.m. William is the first baby to be delivered at the hospital in 2020. -Submitted photo
Marlene McNally, left, Rainy River town councillor Pat White and Alzheimer Society client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor pose with the Alzheimer Society flag ahead of its raising in Rainy River on Monday afternoon. The flag is being raised in recognition of “Alzheimer Awareness Month” in municipalities around the district. Unable […]
The Associated PressPan Pylas LONDON–U.K. interest rates could be cut as soon as this month to shore up an economy that’s barely growing even as some Brexit uncertainty has dissipated, the Bank of England’s outgoing chief hinted Thursday. Mark Carney said in a speech that there is a “debate” within […]
Dorothy Lillian Coran, 89, of Fort Frances, ON passed away on Monday, Jan. 6, 2020 at the LaVerendrye Hospital in Fort Frances. She passed peacefully with family by her side. Dorothy was born on July 10, 1930 in Fort Frances to Samuel and Ethel Ashworth. She lived in Fort Frances […]
