Ontario has reached a key milestone in protecting remote and isolated Indigenous communities against COVID-19, having visited all 31 fly-in northern communities and Moosonee to offer first doses of the vaccine as part of Operation Remote Immunity. “A key part of our COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan is to ensure Ontario’s […]
District News
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Look out Minnesota, “Plowy McPlowface” and its siblings are heading to a road near you. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has recently revealed the winners in its “Name A Snowplow” contest that was held online from mid-December 2020 until the end of February 2021. The department opened the contest […]
By Karen Edwards
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
THUNDER BAY — The provincial government’s decision to close two youth detention facilities in northwestern Ontario has been described as “horrific” by the Grand Chief of Nishnawbe Aski Nation. Earlier this week, a spokesperson with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services announced Jack McGuire Centre and JJ Kelso […]
Police briefs Please contact 911 for emergencies or call 188-310-1122 to make a report of a non-emergent nature. (FORT FRANCES, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to investigate the use of a counterfeit $100 bill. The officers were able […]
By Hayley Michaud
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Amazon Prime Video The Sunlit Night – Drama, Romance – March 4 An aspiring painter (Jenny Slate) meets eccentric locals and a fellow New Yorker while working on a barn in Norway. Dispatches from Elsewhere – TV-14 – Drama, Mystery – Available now Created by, and starring, Jason Segel, this […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
As COVID-19 numbers decline in the region, cases in Thunder Bay continue to rise, risking the spread of the virus. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), said they are monitoring the situation closely and looking at ways to keep the homeless population […]
Press release
New funding provides added relief to ensure transit remains a reliable travel option The Ontario government is providing $150 million in additional funding to help municipal transit systems address the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Kenora–Rainy River, the City of Kenora will be receiving $33,570, the Town of […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Callum Morrison, a second year PhD student at the University of Manitoba is conducting a survey on Ontario farmers in order to study the effects of those who use cover crops and those who do not. A cover crop is a crop that is grown to provide soil cover during […]
By Natali Trivuncic
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
On Monday, Marcus Powlowski, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay—Rainy River, was joined by Lucy Kloosterhuis, Mayor of Oliver Paipoonge, to announce joint federal, provincial, and municipal funding for improvements to four community and recreation facilities in the municipality of Oliver Paipoonge. The Government of Canada is investing more than […]
Press release
A familiar face has joined the Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) Board of Directors after being elected at the organization’s 59th annual general meeting which was hosted virtually this week. Joining the BFO Board of Directors is Kim Jo Bliss, who will fill a vacant seat as director at-large for […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Elder Gilbert Smith, 73, of Naicatchewenin First Nation, is one of the recipients of the Guthrie Award presented by the Law Foundation of Ontario in recognition of the work done at the Elders’ Council. The Guthrie Award is the Foundation’s signature award to recognize exceptional access to justice champions. The […]
Staff
Four northern arts organizations are recipients of a one-time cash injection from the Ontario government. Yesterday, Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries, announced $24 million, to be spread across 140 galleries, theatres, festivals and other organizations. In Northwestern Ontario, the De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Storytellers in Wikwemikong received $265,473. […]
