A significant amount of money is coming to Riverside Health Care facilities to help them realize a dream that’s been years in the making. During a stop in Fort Frances on Wednesday, Kenora-Rainy River MPP Greg Rickford announced that Riverside Health Care would be receiving two funding packages in the […]
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Ken Kellar Confederation College graduate Idrissou Ahamadou was surprised by staff and faculty from the Rainy River District campus with a “Diploma Delivery” on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate his completion of the Social Services Worker program. The “Diploma Delivery” was held for a select graduate at each of Confederation College’s […]
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Town of Fort Frances is seeking a grant as part of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, to carry out renovations at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances. The grant application states that there are some structural issues the building is dealing with that need to be renovated […]
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Toronto, June 8, 2020. As many as 6 million Canadians are caregivers, caring for children with disabilities, elderly parents and other loved ones who need assistance. Together with an army of health professionals, they’re working tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of others. “Canada Cares has been celebrating […]
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Putting food on the tables of at-risk Canadians is the goal of a $43.4 million fund, announced last week by the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Applications for a second call for proposals for the fund are open now. The Fund aims to strengthen food support organizations […]
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THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The Kam River Fighting Walleye of the SIJHL announced the commitment of 2001-born forward Christian Veneruzzo. The Thunder Bay product played in the NA3HL in 2019-20, where he amassed 52 points in 40 games for the Bozeman Ice Dogs. “Bringing a player like Christian home is […]
Submitted Carson Saunders, 13, shot his first bear, near Lake of the Woods at Nestor Falls, during the spring bear hunt. Saunders, who is fully licensed for hunter safety and has his apprentice firearms license, was hunting with his Dad. We at the Times enjoy seeing pictures of what you […]
Press Release CALGARY, Alta. – During these uncertain times, the Canadian Junior Hockey League continues to work diligently with its member leagues, partners, Hockey Canada, the National Hockey League as well as local, provincial and federal health organizations on potential ‘Return to Play’ scenarios and other areas of interest. With […]
Submitted Carolyn Mount is using her lifelong love of art and weaving, to launch a full-time business. She will be selling her creations online, with a portion of her first week’s sales going to the United Native Friendship Centre.
Merna Emara
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Art is said to be a skill acquired through practice, talent and dedication. A skill worth every struggle. But for Carolyn Mount, 45, art was embedded in her since day one. She has spent her life navigating between all forms of art to satisfy her passions. Passing seamlessly, back and […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government’s signature benefit for people whose jobs have vanished amid the COVID-19 pandemic will be extended by eight weeks. The Canada Emergency Response Benefit has paid $500 a week for a maximum of 16 weeks depending on when […]
The Canadian Press WASHINGTON — First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples in Canada and the United States are showing solidarity with the Black community as widespread demands for social change sweep across the globe. But Indigenous communities stand behind the Black Lives Matter movement in another sense as well: in […]
