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 […]
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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 […]
Duane Hicks The “Citizen of the Year” selection committee really will have its work cut out for it this week as a flood of nominations came in before the 4 p.m. deadline on Friday (Oct. 31). While only five nomination forms had been turned in as of Oct. 24, that […]
Peggy Revell High school girls from across Northwestern Ontario will have the chance to learn about careers in the trades at a dinner here Thursday evening. Roughly 50 girls from Grade 9-12 are registered for the “Skills Work! for Women” networking dinner, coming from across the Rainy River District School […]
the OPP Fort Frances OPP officers are investigating several reports of mischief that occurred in the east end town, between Portage Avenue and Shevlin Avenue, during the evening of Oct. 30. Investigation has revealed that unknown culprit(s) spray-painted several vehicles and buildings within this area, and caused damage to several […]
Duane Hicks Cousineau Brokers Inc. and Gillons’ Insurance Brokers Ltd. announced this morning they will merge, effective Jan. 1. The company will operate under the name of Gillons’ Insurance Brokers Ltd. and be located at Gillons’ current location (326 Church St) The companies stressed the new business arrangement will not […]
Duane Hicks District businesses will be in the spotlight next Saturday (Nov. 8) for the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s 13th-annual business awards, presented by Bell. Chamber manager Dawn Booth said organizers are gearing up for the gala, which will be held at La Place Rendz-Vous. “It’s going to be […]
Duane Hicks Whether residents file an appeal with the Ontario Municipal Board regarding town council’s decision Monday night to rezone property at 1345 Emo Rd. not only will affect whether the church there will be sold and converted into apartments, but whether the United Pentecostal Church will be able to […]
Staff Town council has referred a written request from Dr. Lorena Jenks to have a bylaw banning smoking outside both main entrances to the Memorial Sports Centre to the Community Services executive committee for its recommendation. At its meeting Monday night, council received a letter from Dr. Jenks outlining why […]
