The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario’s realtors and home builders say the province could address a housing supply crunch if it allowed a greater range of developments around 200 transit hubs. The associations which represent Ontario’s realtors and home builders are calling on the provincial government to change zoning rules around […]
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Staff Stratton Pickett scored once and added two assists to help the Red Lake Miners hold off a late surge by the visiting Fort Frances Lakers in a narrow 6-5 win on Tuesday night. Brett Hahkala netted a hat trick for the fifth-place Lakers, but it wasn’t enough as they […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Hundreds of families and advocates of children with autism are protesting on the lawn of Ontario’s legislature today to urge the government to reverse changes to the autism program. Children, Community and Social Services Minister Lisa MacLeod announced last month that in order to clear a waiting […]
Sam Odrowski Raeann Lundy filled out a kindergarten registration form at Robert Moore last Thursday to register her child for the 2019-20 year. Parents had the opportunity to learn about the school, speak with teachers, and ask questions about their child’s education while registration took place.
Sam Odrowski Brayden Christiansen, above, tossed a ball to his Muskie Pride House Group teammate at FFHS on Friday during the Muskie Winter Games, while below Ty Wagar and Cierah Thompson pulled their teammates on a sled. Students competed in a series of activities to score points for their house […]
The Canadian Press Search crews are looking for a couple who went missing earlier this week after heading to Kapuskasing, Ont., by helicopter. Provincial police said Nicole Blais and Jody Blais, 47 and 49, were last seen leaving Sudbury, Ont., around 6:45 p.m. on Monday. Police say the pair never […]
Press Release Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh, Grand Chief of Treaty 3, is concerned about Crossroute Forest license and possible Fort Frances mill transaction. He made the following statement yesterday: “Grand Council Treaty 3 leadership has been following the developments surrounding the potential sale and reopening of the Fort Frances paper mill […]
Jamie Mountain Erika Morrison of the FFGWHA Timbits and Jesse Calder of the Fort Frances Kings were locked in a race for a loose puck and did their best to get to it first during the Fort Frances Minor Hockey Association’s annual IP1 Jamboree on Saturday afternoon at the Ice […]
Jamie Mountain Anna Peters got ready to throw a rock during the second end of her squad’s match this morning against Hannah May (Blind River) at the U18 boys’ and girls’ curling provincials that are being held today through Sunday at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Peters is a member […]
The Canadian Press Vancouver police say they’ve made an arrest in the theft of 150 expensive wigs, including at least 15 meant for young cancer patients. Police say 52-year-old Martin Weigelt has been charged after a break-in and theft from a specialty wig store on Vancouver’s west side late last […]
The Canadian PressGemma Karstens-Smith VANCOUVER–Josh Leivo exacted some revenge against his former team last night. Leivo was instrumental in the Canucks’ rally as Vancouver earned a 3-2 overtime win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Vancouver was down 2-0 going into the third period but the 25-year-old left-winger put away a […]
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES–“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek said he has been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer but intends to fight the disease and keep on working. In a video posted online yesterday, the 78-year-old said he was announcing his illness directly to “Jeopardy!” fans in keeping with his long-time […]
