Riverside Health Care has declared a COVID-19 Outbreak in the Special Care Unit (SCU) at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. The West Wing of the Home has been in COVID-19 outbreak since April 27, 2023.Enhanced visitor restrictions are in place that permit two (2) visitors or caregivers at a time […]
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By Nojoud Al Mallees and Dylan Robertson
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to leave Monday for a weeklong trip to Asia, where he will make his first official visit to South Korea and attend the G7 leaders’ summit in Japan. The trip comes at a time when the world is collectively facing security threats and economic […]
By Steven Sandor
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
A lone Vegas Golden Knights fan could be heard as Edmonton’s Rogers Place descended into silence Sunday. “Skinn-errrr, Skinn-errrr,” was the one-man chant. Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner was the target from somewhere in the upper bowl. Perhaps it was a disgruntled Oilers fan. Skinner was replaced by Jack Campbell […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Councillors in Toronto have voted to declare homelessness an emergency in the city and are urging higher levels of government to help them respond to the situation. The city notes that the declaration – which is similar to ones made by Hamilton and Fort Erie – does not trigger any […]
By Laura Osman
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Investigators combed through a property in a small village east of Ottawa on Friday as police looked to gather more information on a shooting that left one officer dead and two others injured a day earlier. Ontario Provincial Police Sgt. Eric Mueller died in hospital following the early Thursday shooting […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
With pandemic restrictions and high water levels, Canada Day celebrations in Fort Frances have been on hold the past few years. But now, two months from the holiday, comeback plans are already brewing. “We are really excited to bring Canada Day activities back,” says Holly Kaemingh, marketing and PR manager […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff Writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
The time is now to nominate those individuals in town who help to make it a better place for everyone. At Monday night’s meeting of town council, councillor Steven Maki urged the people of Fort Frances to bring forward names and nominations for the town’s annual Citizen of the Year […]
By Yue Qian, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of British Columbia and Yang Hu, Professor, Department of Sociology, Lancaster University
This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Read the original article: https://theconversation.com/mothers-education-has-a-powerful-role-shaping-their-childrens-futures-203539 Providing equitable quality education for all people is one of the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. To meet this goal, international organizations and […]
By Joshua Clipperton
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
The Maple Leafs entered Wednesday with their backs firmly pressed against the wall. Sheldon Keefe’s team responded with what he described as their best effort of the season – one peppered with desperation and urgency – to keep its flicking hopes alive. It was only one night, but Toronto isn’t […]
Press release
To kick off the spring fishing season, families, fishing enthusiasts and first-time anglers across Ontario can celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing this weekend. “Whether you’re new to fishing or an experienced angler, it’s a great way to bond with family this Mother’s Day weekend,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of […]
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One police officer has died and two others are in hospital after they were shot at a home in a village east of Ottawa, Ontario Provincial Police said Thursday. OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique identified the officer who died as Sgt. Eric Mueller. “It is with an extremely heavy heart that […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Indigenous Services Canada says wildfires are threatening nine First Nations in Alberta, including the Little Red River Cree Nation, where more than 100 structures have been lost in the community of Fox Creek. The department says it is helping the northern First Nation set up temporary housing in nearby John […]
