James Brown “I don’t feel it makes any difference, really. We have everything we need to shop here in Canada at the time, so. To me it makes no difference whether it’s open or closed. I only cross, really, to go to movies and things like that, so. Right now, […]
COVID-19
Press Release
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) recommends that everyone in our area practice social distancing to help protect our communities and to keep others healthy. Implementing social distancing early is critical to help reduce the risk of COVID-19 in our communities. The provincial-wide closures of public settings are meant to “flatten […]
Press Release
Although the Municipal office is closed, the Town of Fort Frances Emergency Management Control Group is actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation and meeting regularly to provided the community with appropriate and timely updates. Given the latest developments, the Control Group reminds the general public to continue to follow all recommendations […]
Dr Marc Ruppenstein
Those who know me as a family doctor know me as pretty easy going. I am worried. Those who know me as a person, know I’m a new dad and that I usually avoid as much public attention as possible. I am reaching out and social media is the fastest […]
(ORILLIA, ON)–The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is taking action to help reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 by restricting the access to its facilities, including detachments, across the province until further notice. The OPP is committed to the health and safety of its members and the public. OPP facilities remain […]
Dave Ogilvie
Emo correspondence
Emo correspondence
A number of events and meetings have been cancelled or postponed until a later date. The Coffee House which was to be held at the Church of the Holy Spirit at the end of the month will be rescheduled for a later date. Also the Country Jam in Barwick is […]
Robin McCormick
Devlin correspondent
Devlin correspondent
With the COVID-19 restraints happenings have been cancelled throughout the entire district. Just some I’ve recently heard of are the Emo Legion Branch #99 will close their club room and cancel all Legion events. TOPS will not hold a meeting until April 13. Another event cancelled is the retirement celebration […]
Press Release
Due to the rapidly changing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, the Nor-West Animal Clinic has implemented several precautionary measures to safeguard our staff, veterinarians, technicians, clients and the community. “First and foremost, we hope that your family and pets are remaining safe and healthy.” said Dr. Dan Pierroz. At this time there […]
Press Release
TORONTO — As COVID-19 evolves, Ontario is taking further steps to inform the public on the status of the virus across the province. Ontario has been monitoring and reporting on the development of COVID-19 since initial cases of a viral pneumonia were reported in China in late Dec. 2019. Every […]
Jamie Mountain
Very few sports have been safe from the repercussions of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic and NCAA diving was no different. Fort Frances native Molly Carlson’s collegiate career with the Florida State University women’s diving team came to an abrupt end after the NCAA announced last week that President Mark […]
Dear Editor, To everyone who is stocking up in panic mode causing empty shelves. Please be aware, Friday is Child Tax day, which means a lot of families will be out shopping for food, household items and necessities and things for their babies and children. Some families rely on child […]
Press Release
Riverside’s COVID-19 Assessment Centre’s (assessment centre) are dedicated for individuals experiencing possible symptoms of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). These assessment centre’s are by appointment only. For safety reasons, “walk in” appointments are strictly prohibited. Not everyone who attends the centre will be swabbed. What are symptoms of COVID-19: How to […]
