The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Doctors in Ontario are warning that misinformation being spread online is undermining public trust in vaccines. The Ontario Medical Association, which represents about 31,500 doctors in the province, has launched a public awareness campaign through Twitter, Facebook and traditional media in a bid to combat myths […]
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The Associated PressScott Charles NEW YORK–The Ottawa Senators took advantage of their chances on special teams against the New York Rangers last night. Brady Tkachuk had a goal and an assist and the Senators earned a 4-1 win against the Rangers. Bobby Ryan, Zack Smith and Brian Gibbons also scored […]
The Canadian PressJoan Bryden OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got a first-hand glimpse of the fallout from the SNC-Lavalin affair when he addressed young women staging a mock Parliament in the House of Commons yesterday: about four dozen of them turned their backs on him while he tried to explain why […]
Sam Odrowski TD Canada Trust branch manager Katie Trigg held a presentation on financial literacy with a Grade 6 class at St. Francis School this morning. She spoke to the students about bank accounts, budgeting, money management, how money is earned, and how it is spent.
The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO–Randal Grichuk didn’t feel any pressure after signing a five-year, US$52 million contract extension less than 24 hours before yesterday’s game. All he felt was an increase in confidence. And he went out and showed that. Grichuk hit two homers and a double to back another […]
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Local property owners will see their taxes go up this year. At their budget meeting here Monday afternoon, administration and council agreed to raise an additional $368,025 in tax revenue, making the total 2019 tax revenue required $11,322,103. This is an increase of 1.795 percent above the 2018 tax rates […]
The Associated PressMatthew Perrone WASHINGTON–U.S. health officials are investigating whether electronic cigarettes may trigger seizures in some people who use the nicotine-vaping devices. The Food and Drug Administration said yesterday it has reviewed 35 reports of seizures among e-cigarettes users, mainly in young people. Regulators stressed it’s not yet clear […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Some Ontario school boards have written to the education minister with concerns that planned increases to class sizes will mean they can offer fewer elective courses, such as in the arts and skilled trades. Boards in Peel region, Toronto and eastern Ontario told Lisa Thompson that her […]
Submitted The felt animal diorama, “The Mittens,” by Caren Fagerdahl won the “People’s Choice” award in the “Fibre Arts Festival” exhibit which was on display in the small gallery upstairs at the Fort Frances Museum. The exhibit, which first went up in January and featured 26 pieces submitted by talented […]
Staff The Muskie and Rainy River Owls’ badminton teams were able to shake off any rust they may have had yesterday at an exhibition tournament in Atikokan. Jackson Arpin of the Owls had the best showing of both teams, finishing first in senior boys’ singles with a perfect 8-0 record. […]
Press Release
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce our new logo as we step into our 110th year of continuous service to our members through advocating for changes that will positively affect the business community by lobbying the three branches of government, provide member services, facilitate networking, and […]
