For any Ontarians contemplating a trip to the cottage or other dwellings for family gatherings over the Easter Long Weekend, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding people to practice physical distancing and stay home. “The OPP acknowledges that this is a very difficult time for people. While our officers […]
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The Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas–Former Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton has been indicted on a felony charge of injury to a child after his teenage daughter accused him of beating her. A Tarrant County grand jury indicted the 38-year-old Hamilton on Monday. He remains free on $30,000 bond after […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Members of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association have ratified an agreement for a new contract following months of contentious negotiations and four one-day strikes. Association president Liz Stuart says it was a particularly difficult round of negotiations as the Ontario government sought to implement what she […]
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In northwestern Ontario, approval has been granted for a testing facility to begin processing tests in Thunder Bay. Acting Medical Officer of Health for the Northwestern Health Unit, Dr. Ian Gemmill is hopeful that once open, the facilities will make quick work of the testing backlog for the north. At […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries or rain showers and a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high of one (34) and a low of minus-nine (16). Friday will […]
Staff TORONTO–On Monday, the government made an emergency order that will allow police, firefighters and paramedics to obtain COVID-19 positive status information about individuals with whom they are coming into contact. “During this pandemic, it is crucial that our first responders have access to this critical information when they are […]
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Four weeks before Christmas the cashiers at Safeway Fort Frances collected cash donations from customers for the food bank. And this week, the store was able to donate those proceeds to the Salvation Army. This campaign runs each year to help ensure that food bank shelves are stocked so that […]
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Alberton has become the latest community to declare a state of emergency to the province.The move was made in an effort to offset hardships brought by an extended and expanded closure of non-essential businesses, announced on Friday. “This has changed retail operations in our Township. Some businesses are forced to […]
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As the world practices physical distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic to protect each other from the spread of the virus, many senior citizens are left isolated and unable to see their loved ones.That ultimately can have a negative impact on their mental health. Fortunately there is a new initiative that […]
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(FORT FRANCES) Shortly before 8:00 a.m. on Saturday April 4, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police were advised of a break and enter that had taken place at a business on Scott Street in Fort Frances. Officers attended the scene and conducted an investigation. […]
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Rural residents throughout northern Ontario have been given a 90 day extension on Provincial Land Taxes, to offset financial hardships incurred from COVID-19. During the outbreak, the Ontario government is deferring $15 million in property taxes for people and businesses in parts of Northern Ontario located outside of municipal boundaries. […]
It is with great sorrow that the family of Gail Helen (Livingston) Fulford announces her passing on Sunday, March 29, 2020, peacefully with loved ones by her side. Gail was born November 19, 1948, in Fort Frances, Ont. to Irvin and Helen (Sisco) Livingston. Gail married the love of her […]
