Philip to undergo testing and observation for pre-existing heart condition By Danica KirkaTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON – Prince Philip was transferred Monday to a specialized London heart hospital to undergo testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition as he continues to be treated for an unspecified infection, Buckingham Palace […]
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS COPENHAGEN – The Norwegian Nobel Committee said Monday that there are 329 candidates – 234 individuals and 95 organizations – that were nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize by the Feb. 1 deadline. The Oslo-based organization said that it was the third highest number of candidates […]
Second straight win for Manitoba team By Donna SpencerTHE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY – Kerri Einarson won a second straight Canadian women’s curling championship with a 9-7 win over Ontario’s Rachel Homan on Sunday. Einarson, third Val Sweeting, second Shannon Birchard and lead Briane Meilleur from Manitoba’s Gimli Curling Club defeated […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS HALIFAX – The Canadian women’s hockey team opened a camp Monday in Halifax, which is co-hosting the upcoming world championship. Hockey Canada invited 35 players to participate in the seven-day camp closed to the public and media at Scotiabank Centre. The women are training under restrictions because […]
By Donna SpencerTHE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY – Spruce Meadows is cancelling its summer show jumping series for a second straight year because of the pandemic. The equestrian and soccer facility in Calgary draws dozens of the world’s top riders to its annual summer and fall tournaments, but those competitions were […]
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The Northwestern Health Unit has received its first reported COVID-19 Variant of Concern lab result.
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances council had their last February meeting on Monday. During the council meeting, some bylaws were passed and other items were referred to the Planning & Development Executive Committee for consideration. Tenting Bylaw Fort Frances council passed recommended amendments to the tenting bylaw. This was the last step […]
Valentina, Axel and Zedd Hyatt taking a rest on a big snowball after sliding near their house in Fort Frances. Valentina is so happy “it’s finally Spring!!!” with the weather we had last Sunday! It might look a little more wintry again, if you have a picture of your family […]
By Willow Fiddler
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A surge of COVID-19 infections in Northern Ontario’s Thunder Bay district fuelled by outbreaks at local correctional facilities has resulted in more confirmed cases so far this year than last year, prompting the regional hospital to expand its COVID unit in preparation for a worsening crisis. The Thunder Bay Regional […]
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The Ontario New Democratic Party is pushing for transparency and answers in the wake of a tragic outbreak at Southbridge Roseview long-term care home, which took the lives of 23 residents, and infected 150 residents and staff. Judith Monteith-Farrell, NDP MPP for Thunder Bay-Atikokan, feels the affected families deserve answers. […]
Members of the Bear Clan Patrol Fort Frances were at the Rainy Lake Square in downtown Fort Frances on Friday afternoon to accept and distribute donations of warm winter clothing and other cold-weather necessities to those in need. The Bear Clan Patrol will continue to be out at the Rainy […]
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TUCSON, Ariz. – It is now illegal in Tucson, Arizona, to enforce dress code or grooming policies that discriminate against hair texture and hairstyles in the workplace and public schools, officials said. The Tucson City Council voted Tuesday to adopt the Create a Respectful and Open World […]
