Patrick Langevin photos Local photographer/dentist Patrick Langevin took a micro adventure with his macro lens earlier this summer, and caught these hungry pollinators hard at work. – Patrick Langevin
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Fort Frances 48 is located near the Splitrock River, approximately 18 kilometres southwest of Nestor Falls. It was first reported on Monday, at 3:40 p.m. The 1 hectare fire is not under control.
Michelle Cain photo The ducks of Miller Bay are making the most of our beautiful summer weather with a twilight swim. If you have a great photo of our region, send it to us, so we can share it with other readers! Send your high resolution photos to tips@fortfrances.com. -Michelle […]
The Canadian Press
TORONTO – Ontario’s fiscal watchdog says the province’s credit rating has remained stable in 2020 despite the costs incurred by the government during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Financial Accountability Office says in a report today that all four major international rating agencies have reaffirmed the province’s credit at either AA- […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO – Some school bus drivers say they have not received COVID-19 safety protocols with just weeks to go before the start of class. The drivers, who are represented by Unifor, will hold a press conference this morning to discuss their request for information on safety measures […]
Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of 11 C (52 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers overnight and a high of 26 (79) and a low of 16 (61). Wednesday will see a mix of sun and cloud […]
Brian Mahoney The Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – When the Toronto Raptors tip off the Eastern Conference semifinals against Boston, they want Kyle Lowry on the floor. The point guard is their veteran leader, the guy who means so much more to them than stats would ever show. […]
By Stephanie Levitz The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Among Erin O’Toole’s jobs in the military was navigating a Sea King helicopter over the skies of Canada, and now he takes on the challenge of journeying through political terrain as the new leader of the federal Conservative party. O’Toole, 47, grew […]
Nick Wells The Canadian Press VANCOUVER – Canada needs a new approach to tackle its overdose crisis, says the lead author of a new study that highlights a prevalence of overdoses involving non-prescribed fentanyl and stimulants in British Columbia. There have been more than 15,000 apparent opioid-related deaths in Canada […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario’s registered nurses have asked the province to cut elementary class sizes to protect students and school staff from COVID-19. The CEO of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario has made the request in a letter to the province’s chief medical officer of health. Doris […]
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The status of the Nipigon 45 fire has been changed to Being held. According to the Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services Northwest Fire Region, “Being held indicates that given the current resources assigned to a fire, enough suppression has occurred that the fire is not likely to spread beyond […]
By Josh Dubow The Associated Press Johnathan Abram’s physical play and loud talking made him a player Jon Gruden felt would be a tone-setter for the Raiders defence last season. Instead, the rookie safety injured his shoulder in the season opener and didn’t play again last season. Now Abram is […]
