The Canadian PressPaola LoriggioShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario residents will be able to smoke recreational cannabis wherever the smoking of tobacco is permitted, the Progressive Conservative government said yesterday, loosening rules established by the previous Liberal regime. The government also won’t put a cap on pot shops when it starts licensing and […]
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The Canadian PressKelsey Patterson MONTREAL–If the pre-season is any indication, the Toronto Maple Leafs’ power play could wreak havoc this season. Toronto’s star-studded first power-play unit scored two goals as the Leafs beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 last night to improve to 5-1-0 in pre-season play. John Tavares, Auston Matthews, […]
The Canadian PressPaola LoriggioShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario residents will be able to smoke recreational cannabis wherever the smoking of tobacco is permitted, the Progressive Conservative government said yesterday, loosening rules established by the previous Liberal regime. The government also won’t put a cap on pot shops when it starts licensing and […]
Riverside Health Care will hold its next open board meeting today (Sept. 27) at 6 p.m. in the boardroom at La Verendrye Hospital. A car seat clinic, hosted by the Fort Frances “Best Start” Hub in conjunction with the Couchiching Family Well-being Program and the United Native Friendship Centre, will […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong TORONTO–John Gibbons got a chance to say goodbye yesterday at Rogers Centre as the Toronto Blue Jays made the long-expected announcement that the longtime manager would not return for the 2019 season. General manager Ross Atkins made it official at an afternoon news conference before the […]
The Associated PressGreg Beacham LOS ANGELES–Kirk Cousins was an eager young quarterback and Sean McVay a precocious offensive co-ordinator when they got together in Washington. After they collaborated on two tremendously-productive seasons, the partnership led to big things for both men: McVay became the NFL’s youngest head coach in Los […]
The Associated Press SEATTLE–Oakland Athletics’ manager Bob Melvin said he wasn’t paying much attention to the out-of-town scoreboard at Safeco Field during his team’s 9-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners last night. No matter, Melvin and his team got the result they wanted. Matt Olson hit a grand slam that […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio TORONTO–Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government said it will halt a planned increase to minimum wage that was scheduled to kick in next year, following up on a promise made during the spring election campaign. Labour minister Laurie Scott said yesterday the minimum wage will remain at $14 […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–A suvey for the Nature Conservancy of Canada indicates Canadians feel happier when they are connected to nature but fewer are making the effort the get out of the house. The online survey of 2,000 Canadians found 87 percent of respondents felt happier, healthier, and more productive […]
From the OPP On Aug. 30, the Treaty #3 Police Service requested the assistance of the OPP with a suspicious death investigation. An investigation was commenced with members from the Treaty #3 Police Service, OPP North West Region Crime Unit, and OPP Forensic Identification Services under the direction of Det. […]
Sam Odrowski Fort High teacher Joshua Spooner shared a smile as he got his hair cut by Kim Daley this morning at FFHS to raise money for the Terry Fox Foundation. Spooner got the most votes from students to be selected to have his head shaved. Runner-up Owen Johnson later […]
From the OPP Members of the Rainy River District OPP would like to notify the public of a scam that has been reported in the Fort Frances area. Unknown parties fraudulently have acquired and distributed cheques belonging to a business in Calgary. The culprit(s) have sent the cheques to seemingly […]
