Duane Hicks “Coke CEO: Soda not to blame for obesity.” “Flabby thinking behind fast-food crackdown.” “Fast food+nearby schools+fat kids.” “Media screentime linked to childhood obesity.” “Childhood obesity is set by age five.” “Will airlines start charging passengers by weight?” Headlines from around the world about obesity are becoming more common […]
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The Associated Press BELLFLOWER, Calif.—Octuplets born to a mother in southern California were in stable condition and breathing on their own, doctors said today. Dr. Mandhir Gupta, a neonatologist at Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Center, told ABC the eight babies “are doing actually very, very well.” Two of the newborns—the […]
Duane Hicks Having moved committee of the whole meetings back downstairs shortly after the current term began in late 2006, town council has decided the meetings now will be held upstairs in Council Chambers. Mayor Roy Avis made the request for the change of venue last night as it has […]
Duane Hicks Coming forth as a recommendation from the Planning and Development executive committee, council will vote tonight on a bylaw that prohibits the feeding of wild animals, excluding birds, squirrels, and chipmunks, within town limits. The bylaw comes after the issue of feeding deer was brought forth in December […]
Staff The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service responded to a garage fire on the 900 block of Christie Avenue North yesterday evening. Sixteen firefighters responded to the blaze, which was reported at 6 p.m., Fort Frances Fire Chief Gerry Armstrong said this morning. He noted firefighters were on the […]
Staff FORT FRANCES—If you’ve ever wanted to break a Guinness world record, then Friday is your chance! Alongside other groups from across the country, the Fort Frances Public Library will be hosting an event starting exactly at 2 p.m. to help break the world record for the “Most Children Reading […]
Staff FORT FRANCES—The Northwestern Catholic District School Board reported to being in a good financial position at Tuesday night’s monthly board meeting. The 2007-08 audited financial statements and manager letter were presented for approval to the board, with one highlight being a surplus of $691,238. Superintendent of Business Chris Howarth […]
Press Release March is Kidney Health Month. Across Northwestern Ontario, hundreds of volunteers will brave the cool March weather to raise funds and awareness of kidney health issues through the Foundation’s annual door-to-door campaign. It is the largest fundraising campaign for the Kidney Foundation annually, and we hope to raise […]
Press Release The North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) has launched an innovative community engagement initiative to involve residents and health professionals in Northwestern Ontario in shaping the region’s health-care system. “Share Your Story, Shape Your Care” uses a custom website that allows residents, patients, and health-care professionals to […]
Nancy Daley Fulton What is panic disorder? On average, one out of three young adults reports having had a panic attack in the last year. During a panic attack, sensations such as sweating, nausea, trembling and numbness in the legs or hands, dizziness, hot or cold flashes, a feeling of […]
Staff Running tonight through Friday morning, Fort Frances is the site of the Ontario Association of Police Service Boards Zone 1 semi-annual meeting. Being held at La Place Rendez-Vous, about 50 delegates from police service boards from Marathon to the Manitoba border will meet for registration and a mix-and-mingle this […]
Press Release Ontario and the federal government are investing $2.3 million to support a new marketing strategy that will help to grow the northern tourism economy by making it much easier for travellers to plan and purchase trips to the north. In partnership with the northern tourism industry, a new […]
