of RRDSB Andrew Booth was among the students who participated in “Jump Rope for Heart” yesterday afternoon at J.W. Walker School to kick off “Education Week.” Despite the chilly weather, students kept warm by jumping for a good cause.
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From the OPP
On Saturday at approximately 7:37 p.m., members of the Fort Frances Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the Fort Frances Port of Entry contacted the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Communication Centre to report that they had a male in custody for drug offences. Members of the Rainy River […]
Press Release
The Town of Fort Frances recognizes “Emergency Preparedness Week” and therefore has proclaimed May 5-11, 2019 as “Emergency Preparedness Week” here. As well, the Town of Fort Frances is encouraging all residents to take this opportunity to prepare themselves and their families to be safe in the event of an […]
The Canadian PressLiam Casey TORONTO–Nearly 300 cats found in a Toronto apartment were breeding freely, occupying every room and littering the entire living space, city officials said yesterday as animal workers focused on moving the felines out of the cramped home. Urine and feces found throughout the apartment led to […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–These are the nights that are the painful part of the rebuilding process for the Toronto Blue Jays. The nights when the youngsters make errors, the bats are quiet, and there is little energy at Rogers Centre. The Minnesota Twins took full advantage yesterday evening, belting three […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–The Ontario government has eliminated funding to an organization that researches problem gambling, ordering it to wind down operations by the summer. Gambling Research Exchange Ontario was told last month that its entire $2.5 million annual budget had been cut by the province. It will have […]
of the Rainy River District School Board Kerry Harper, left, and Linda Larocque, right, of Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29 presented Robert Moore Public School student Marlee Woods with a certificate yesterday for her participation in the local Legion’s Remembrance Day poetry and poster contest. Woods was among more than […]
The Associated PressPat Graham DENVER–Gabriel Landeskog’s first career overtime playoff goal was a bit complicated: Dump in the puck, hit a guy along the boards, fall down, scramble back up, skate toward the net and knock it in. The captain’s reaction right after was not–a big, toothy grin with arms […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario is planning to expand the use of mobile crisis intervention teams that help first responders, and increase mental health supports in schools. Health Minister Christine Elliott highlighted an investment yesterday of $174 million this year from her government’s recent budget for community mental health and addictions […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio A new study suggests children from poorer areas of Ontario face a greater risk of getting hit by vehicles than those from wealthier areas, possibly because they are more likely to walk to school alone. The study–conducted by researchers at Sick Kids hospital, York University and […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of one C (34 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy but mild, with a high of 14 (57) and a low of one (34). Thursday will be cloudy and less warm, with a high of 10 (50) and a low of zero […]
The Associated PressGregory Katz LONDON–Now that everyone knows Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have a baby boy, there is widespread speculation about what he will be called. Royals have a way of taking their time about naming babies and the couple is known to want to do things at […]
