The Fort Frances Lakers are looking for billet families and a billet coordinator, to provide a home away from home for players. To join, or just to find out what’s involved, call Sarah at 275-6991. Best for Kitty is in desperate need of foster homes to provide a safe and […]
District News
By Len Gillis
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Sudbury.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Sudbury.com
Legal experts say the validity of the COVID-19 vaccine and the current government vaccine mandates are likely to prevail. That’s because there is no other solid evidence that says the vaccines or vaccine mandates are wrong and there is no reason for the courts or arbitrators to take a different […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Rainy River District now has its own Ontario Health Team (OHT), an initiative by the Ontario government to build connected healthcare systems centred around patients, families and caregivers. These groups of healthcare providers and organizations are clinically and fiscally accountable for delivering a full and coordinated continuum of care […]
The Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Ontario Tourism Recovery Program (OTRP). This $100-million program supports Ontario-based tourism businesses in the for-profit attractions, accommodations, and transportation sectors that have been hardest hit by COVID-19. The OTRP is a […]
Staff
Northern Ontario farmers are able to access extra funding to mitigate the impacts of this year’s drought conditions. The Ontario government is providing up to $15,000 through the Northwestern Ontario Drought Assistance Initiative for well drilling and pond construction projects. “I visited farmers in Northwest Ontario and not only did […]
By Elizabeth Donaldson
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Threshing was certainly an exciting time on our farm but there were other aspects of harvest that were important even if not as dramatic or thrilling. With shorter days and a chill in the air we all helped prepare for the long cold winter. The chicken house was banked and […]
By Len Gillis,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Sudbury.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Sudbury.com
A public forum on the future of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) was told the newly formed, standalone NOSM University, has every intention of maintaining its academic relationships with hospitals and universities in both Sudbury and Thunder Bay. It might even be able to expand at some point […]
Hops crops harvested thanks to new machine, handed off to area brewers The Emo Agricultural Research Station (EARS) was abuzz in mid-September when area MPP and Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry as well as Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron Bruce and Minister of Agriculture, food and […]
By Cory Bilyea
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Wingham Advance Times
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Wingham Advance Times
TORONTO – The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) released the results of a survey they say was conducted regarding their transportation planning framework. Salima Virani, regional communications manager – Indigenous from the NWMO, said the data was gathered using engagement sessions on the draft transportation planning framework and a public […]
Press release
Currently, we have 5 active cases of COVID-19 connected to the NWHU catchment area. Since our last update, we have received report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the District of Rainy River. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone […]
Press release
On January 2020, the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Fort Frances Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) launched a Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) in the Town of Fort Frances and surrounding area. “MCRT” refers to a team consisting of police and […]
Press release
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is calling for Prime Minister Trudeau to apologize for his actions in vacationing during the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. More importantly, CAP is highlighting this as an opportunity for the Prime Minister to take concrete action to resolve his government relationship with […]
