The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Creating a federal e-safety czar could help focus the uphill struggle to protect children from the rising threat of online sexual exploitation, frontline agencies have told the government. Strengthening legislation to support “timely and effective” investigations and working more closely with the technology sector to shield children […]
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The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Adam Bighill and Craig Roh were glad the Winnipeg Blue Bombers met a challenge head-on and came away smiling. After Winnipeg kicker Justin Medlock’s 33-yard field goal put the Bombers ahead of the Tiger-Cats 29-23 on Friday night with 1:22 left in the fourth quarter, the […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson ST. LOUIS–The roars were unlike anything Brooks Koepka had ever heard–and he knew exactly what they meant. They got louder for each birdie by Tiger Woods that moved him closer to the lead yesterday in the PGA Championship, and Koepka could hear a ripple effect of […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government says the chair of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario will step down at the end of the month after less than a year in the job. In a news release issued Friday evening, Finance minister Vic Fedeli said Ed Clark will resign […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Dolores and David Beach installed a new brick in the Lions Park pathway around the fountain on Second Street East here during this year’s “Dandy Lion Festival” held yesterday afternoon. Nineteen new bricks were placed during the annual event, which also included live music and a barbecue. Brick […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Thomas Gable, a doctoral student in the department of fisheries, wildlife and conservation biology at the University of Minnesota, gave a presentation to members of the Rainy Lake Conservancy during the group’s annual general meeting yesterday afternoon at La Place Rendez-Vous. He shared information about his research that […]
The Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.–Embarking on a mission that scientists have been dreaming of since the Sputnik era, a NASA spacecraft yesterday hurtled toward the sun on a quest to unlock some of its mysteries by getting closer than any object sent before. If all goes well, the Parker […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Kathi Lampi, left, and Ashley Sisco, M. Wu Dentistry staff members, stood outside Walmart here Saturday morning for a “Stuff the Bus” event, done in conjunction with Iron Range Bus Lines, as part of their annual “Backpacks for Kids” campaign. Those who participated purchased various school supply items […]
Look for cloudy skies and a few showers tonight, with an overnight low of 11 C (52 F) and northwest winds gusting up to 20 km/h. Tomorrow will be cloudy and cooler, with a high of just 20 (68) and low around eight (46). Expect north-northwest winds gusting up to […]
Press Release Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared a gastroenteritis outbreak at Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home. All admissions, transfers, discharges, and social activities have been cancelled until further notice. As well, visitors are restricted to family members and caregivers only. Family members are asked […]
From the MNRF Seven new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by late yesterday afternoon. Fort Frances Fire #50, located near West Jackfish Lake about 40 km northwest of town, was listed as “being held” at 0.2 hectares in size at last report. Two of the fires were reported […]
Dear editor: This is in response to the letter of the editor entitled “Needles an epidemic,” which appeared in the Aug. 1, 2018 edition of the Fort Frances Times. Addiction is a serious issue in Northwestern Ontario. Regional statistics show high rates of hospitalization for substances misuse, emergency department visits […]
