The Ontario government is making it easier and more affordable to get safely outdoors and enjoy nature by providing free day-use permits at 115 provincial parks from Monday to Thursday until September 2, 2021. Starting June 7, visitors will also be able to guarantee access to 17 select provincial parks […]
District News
Press release
Province supporting tourism businesses at provincial parks and conservation reserves TORONTO — The Ontario government is providing over $1 million in financial relief to more than 300 resource-based tourism businesses operating at Ontario’s provincial parks and conservation reserves by waiving and reducing certain land use and licence fees for 2021. […]
From the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 announces the winners for the submission to the Literary / Poster contest. The Legion enjoys seeing the amazing ideas children produce. Three schools participated with 82 submissions from nine classes. The Branch selected fifteen submissions to be sent to Division in Winnipeg. All submissions receive […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), said she has made recommendations to the chief medical officer of health that schools in NWHU catchment area can be reopened as early as this week if they felt it was appropriate. Young Hoon said there […]
Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 express deep condolences to the people of Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc First Nation and all communities whose children attended the Kamloops Indian Residential School. The remains of 215 students found on the school site last week is a solemn reminder of the harm […]
Extreme fire behaviour has been detected across the region which has resulted in a few large fires of concern, mainly in the Kenora and Thunder Bay regions. The extreme fire activity was in the Willard Lake area, between Vermillion Bay and Kenora, with fires known as Kenora 25, Kenora 27 […]
By Len Gillis
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Sudbury.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Sudbury.com
Public Health Sudbury and Districts (PHSD) has prepared a motion called Sounding The Alarm that describes the current crisis in opioid overdoses and calls for action by exploring the idea of a coalition of northern Ontario health units, including the Northwestern Health Unit, to investigate strategies since the north currently […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
It is during these hard times that you realize how important the support of your community is. This is proven as the Spry Farm finally found insurance after an outcry on social media captured the community’s and attention and garnered support. After hearing about other people’s insurance struggles, Leanne Spry […]
The Salvation Army will be accepting items once again, for its Thrift Store, starting May 25, from 1-4 p.m. Clean clothing and useable household goods only. The store will remain closed until the lock-down is over, however, the food bank remains open by appointment. The Fort Frances Volunteer Bureau (FFVB) […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
It was announced Friday morning that the province will proceed with administering the second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), said anyone who has received their first dose should contact the pharmacy or provider where it was […]
Press release
(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Members of the Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have responded with the Sioux Lookout Fire Department to four fires within the Municipality in May. On Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at approximately 6:00 pm, emergency services responded to a fire at a seven-unit apartment building on Prince Street, in the […]
Press release
(ORILLIA, ON) – Ahead of national Canada Road Safety Week, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reporting 76 road collision fatalities since January 1, 2021. Consistent year to year, a significant number of the road deaths so far in 2021 are attributed to driving behaviours that are the focus of […]
