Staff Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the Kenora area, Wednesday, October 21. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for this case will be contacted directly. […]
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The Associated PressJamia Pugh LOS ANGELES – Kevin Hart says hosting a re-imagined online fundraiser for the Muscular Dystrophy Association is “a major level-up for me.” “It’s different from anything that you’ve really seen me do. And there’s a great reason behind it,” said the comic and actor, who is […]
Guy Beaudry photo A reader’s steady hand – and irresistible snack – managed to lure this little beauty for a close-up, at his Nestor Falls cabin. If you have a great shot, send it to us, so we ca share it with other readers! Send your pictures to tips@fortfrances.com.
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A cancer diagnosis, or news of a missing loved one, both mark the start of long journeys.James Eastman is hoping to tackle both of these problems with a long journey of his own, and he’s hoping others will join him. He’s organizing a 35 km walk/run, to raise funds and […]
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Tbaytel Art & Design Auction of Hope Supporting Local Breast Cancer Care The Tbaytel Luncheon of Hope may not be happening this year, but breast cancer doesn’t stop in the face of a pandemic. For patients with breast cancer, the reality of this pandemic has added an even greater and […]
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Celebrating the launch of the Tbaytel Art and Design Auction of Hope are (left) Caterina Tolone, Artist and Teacher, Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board and (right) Kathleen Jones, Tbaytel Vice President – Sales, Marketing and Communication. “Autumn Winds” was specifically painted by Tolone for the auction, where all proceeds […]
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Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of one new positive COVID-19 test result in the Kenora area, Wednesday, October 21. Follow up with the person involved and their contacts has started according to protocol. Anyone who is identified as a contact for this case will be contacted directly. For […]
File photo The Emo and District Lions Club is applying for grants to renovate and revitalize the Dance Community Hall, pictured here in 2008. The renovation, if successful, could see the important community hub open year round.
naotbusinessco.ca photo Oji-Bee Honey is one of the businesses benefiting from a newly launched website, which assists and promotes local First nations enterprises.
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Naotkamegwanning First Nation has launched a new business development website, which aims to showcase its community’s startups and enterprises to northwestern Ontario. Denise Lysak, CEO of Naotkamegwanning Business Corporation, said the website is a tool to raise the profile of businesses in the community, and offer assistance to start-ups. “We […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -3 C (27 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with periods of snow throughout the day and overnight with a high of three (37) and a low of minus-three (27). Friday will be cloudy with a chance […]
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Ogichidaa Francis Kavanaugh and Grand Council Treaty #3 stand in resolute solidarity with the Mi’kmaw Nation. The eruption of violence in Nova Scotia between Mi’kmaw and non-indigenous fishermen over the past several weeks has been closely observed by the leadership and citizens of the Anishinaabe Nation in Treaty #3. Since […]
