While there’s credence to the notion that Christmas has become too commercialized, the power of a gift–no matter the size or cost–cannot be denied. It shows us that someone, somewhere is thinking of us. This is appreciated all the more by those of us who may be alone at Christmas. […]
Editorials
Almost six months ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a proposed federal ban of “harmful” single use plastics which could come into effect as early as January 2021. Coun. Doug Judson proposed a similar action at Monday evening’s council meeting. The federal proposal would ban plastics that are designed to […]
Members of several different organizations in Fort Frances celebrated the official opening of a sexual assault and patient care area at La Verendrye Hospital and with good reason. Victims and survivors of sexual assaults in Fort Frances and the surrounding areas now have a much more private and comfortable room […]
Do you know a young person who is involved in worthwhile community service, is contributing while living with a limitation, has performed an heroic act, demonstrates individual excellence, or is going above and beyond to help others? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you can nominate them […]
As Nov. 11 draws near, one question pops up in many Canadians’ minds: Should Remembrance Day be a statutory holiday in every province across Canada? While the federal government does acknowledge Remembrance Day as a statutory holiday, Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec, and Nova Scotia do not. Nearly 61,000 Canadians died in […]
A crisp autumn evening with leaves crunching underfoot. Jack-o’-lanterns flickering fro window sills and porches. The streets alive with Star Wars characters, mummies, princesses, vampires, superheroes, and bug-eyed monsters from outer space. Trick-or-treating is a highlight of many people’s childhoods. Halloween meant dressing up, getting your first taste of independence […]
The people have spoken. Congratulations to Marcus Powlowski for being elected as our Member of Parliament in Monday’s federal election. He won a tight race among the three major parties, and now joins Patty Hajdu, who was re-elected in Thunder Bay-Superior North, as two of three Liberal MPs in northwestern […]
Last month, residents in town were warned, yet again, about being aware of fraudulent or scam phone calls. This is a refrain that repeats frequently, because we have a larger aging population, and scammers seem to thrive by preying on those who aren’t as technology proficient as others, and who […]
Oct. 6-12 marks the 79th annual National Newspaper Week, an opportunity to recognize the critical role that newspapers play in an active and healthy democracy. News Media Canada–the association that represents the Canadian news media industry–is urging Canadians to show their support for newspaper journalism. “The need for reliable, fact-based […]
The election is only 20 days away. Notices have gone out to all electors telling them where they can vote and where the advance polls are. Elections are the most important part of our democratic process in Canada. Our parliamentary system requires that the government have representation from across Canada; […]
Today marks “Rowan’s Law Day,” the first official day in Ontario meant to help raise awareness about concussion safety. Rowan’s Law is named after Rowan Stringer, a high school rugby player from Ottawa, who died in 2013. She had a condition known as second impact syndrome (swelling of the brain […]
Have we come to expect our politicians to lie to our faces? The Canadian Press reported Friday Ontario’s budget deficit now stands at $7.4 billion–nearly half of the $15 billion Premier Doug Ford claimed he inherited last year from the previous Liberal government. The PC government’s official stance is the […]
