Mitch Calvert The human body can best be described as a car engine. We supply it with fuel (food), and it runs a pump (heart), a computer (brain), electrical system (nerves), and requires an oil filter (liver). Everything is interconnected, and if one part fails, another part will suffer, too. […]
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Jessica George A big step for the region’s Métis people occurred here Monday night with the signing of the “historic protocol,” which outlines the duty of industry, through the Crown, to consult and accommodate Métis rights. Métis Nation of Ontario Gary Lipinski, along with Joel Henley, president of the Kenora […]
Peggy Revell Plans for building the new Robert Moore School here are still rolling along. “We’re still on schedule,” said Raymond Roy, manager of plant operations and maintenance for the Rainy River District School Board. Planning currently is underway with a “cross-section” of people who sit on the building committee, […]
Paige DesmondJessica George A 20-hour standoff on Couchiching ended peacefully early yesterday afternoon with the arrest of a man who had barricaded himself in his home on the 5-Mile Dock Road. Theodore Bruyere, 51, of Couchiching was charged with three counts of assault and possession of a firearm while prohibited. […]
Peggy Revell The weather may be cooling down, but it’s been nothing but a warm reception for the two students from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine doing their placements in Fort Frances for the academic year. “It’s been excellent. We’ve been here almost two months now, and the town […]
Jessica George Energy drinks like Red Bull, Rockstar, and Monster swiftly have become the drink of choice for many people, especially teens. Bolstered by company claims like “it will combat mental and physical fatigue,” “it will add to your athletic performance,” “it vitalizes the body and mind,” “it will unleash […]
Peggy Revell The Ontario government has cut more than $250,000 in funding for the local public and separate school boards—money that normally would go towards school repairs and upgrades. The cuts come as Queen’s Park searches for places to reduce expenses in the face of economic troubles and a projected […]
Paige Desmond The last few months have seen an upswing in food safety issues, including some with deadly consequences. Listeriosis, a food-borne illness which originated at a Maple Leaf plant in Toronto, is blamed for 20 deaths, with others still under investigation, and 52 cases of infection confirmed as of […]
Duane Hicks In a move to remain competitive in a changing marketplace, two of the oldest businesses in Fort Frances—Cousineau Brokers Inc. and Gillons’ Insurance Brokers Ltd.—will merge on Jan. 1. The company will operate under the name of Gillons’ Insurance Brokers Ltd. and be located at Gillons’ current location […]
Peggy Revell Financial relief is on the distant horizon for municipalities across the province after the Ontario government announced plans last week to “upload” costs for both Ontario Works benefits and court security costs. The announcement came after an agreement between the province, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), […]
Jessica George Despite a drop in visiting tourists, some local businesses still had a good summer season thanks to a number of construction projects, including the bio-mass boiler, the new youth detention facility, and repairs to roads and the Noden Causeway. While motorists may not have liked the congestion, detours, […]
Jessica George Back in late April, the Town of Fort Frances expressed an interest in rezoning the so-called Nelson Street park from “green space” to “residential” in order to appease the demand for more building lots in desirable locations. But after being met by opposition from neighbourhood residents, who often […]
