The Canadian Press TORONTO–A Toronto-based publisher says Ontario’s finance minister is pursuing legal action against Patrick Brown over allegations made in a tell-all book by the former Progressive Conservative leader. Dean Baxendale said yesterday that lawyers for Vic Fedeli have demanded a full retraction of allegations of sexual misconduct made […]
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Staff Three of the four Muskie court teams came away victorious Tuesday afternoon in NorWOSSA action against the host Kenora Broncos. Both the junior and senior girls’ volleyball squads claimed their matches in four sets to improve their league records to an identical 5-0. The juniors won by scores of […]
The Canadian PressLaura Kane KAMLOOPS, B.C.–Indigenous people yesterday voiced their anger and frustration with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at a chaotic town hall in Kamloops, B.C., loudly interrupting him to condemn the arrests of protesters at a pipeline blockade. While Trudeau was answering a question on accountability for the oil-and-gas […]
The Canadian Press OSHAWA, Ont.–Unionized workers at the General Motors assembly plant in Oshawa, Ont. staged a second work-stoppage after the company confirmed it would not reconsider plans to close the facility. Unifor said the protest yesterday morning lasted close to two hours before it ended, and followed about a […]
Duane Hicks Jorja Fournier listened closely to the numbers call during a fast-paced game of Bingo at the “Tween Club” held yesterday afternoon at the Fort Frances Public Library. The club has resumed now that the Christmas break is over. Youths aged nine-12 are urged to come by the library […]
Look for increasing cloudiness tonight, with an overnight low of minus-18 C (zero F) and north-northeast winds gusting up to 11 km/h. Tomorrow will be cloudy, with a high of minus-10 (14) and low around minus-13 (eight). Expect east-southeast winds gusting up to 15 km/h. Occasional flurries are forecast for […]
Sam Odrowski Residents now can enjoy a taste of the future at the Fort Frances Public Library with its newly-installed virtual reality software. The library’s “Makerspace,” which features 3D printing, machine cutting, sewing, button making, and audio/video production/editing, saw an addition back in November when the Oculus Rift and Oculus […]
Dave OgilvieEmo correspondent The next “Country Jam” at the Emo Legion will be held this Friday (Jan. 11) starting around 7 p.m. New musicians are more than welcome to drop in to the jam. Just bring your own equipment and set up as soon as possible. Meanwhile, if you enjoy […]
Sam Odrowski The Fort Frances Public Library recently added virtual reality software to its “Makerspace” for the public to use. The library currently offers the Oculus Rift, Oculus Go, and an Insignia Virtual Reality Viewer. Library card-holders can rent out all of the virtual reality units except for the Oculus […]
Press Release Is it possible to live well with Alzheimer disease and still contribute to society in a meaningful way? Rossana Tomashowski, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts, says yes! “We experience it every day from a person living the Alzheimer journey,” she noted. “They volunteer […]
Submitted Noah and Olivia Sivonen played with their rubber duckies after mom, Mandi, bought the first and second tickets sold for the upcoming “Rubber Duckie Raffle.” The Fort Frances Lions Club has paired up with the Fun in the Sun committee to bring back the “Rubber Duckie Race” next summer […]
Press Release The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sarita Verma as its dean and CEO effective July 1. The NOSM board of directors unanimously approved the appointment on Dec. 12. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Verma to NOSM and to […]
