The Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) has announced its first inductee into its Hall of Fame – Fort Frances Times’ own Jim Cumming. Jim was born with ink flowing through his veins. His father, grandfather, grandmother and several aunts and uncles all worked in the newspaper industry, from Ontario through […]
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Submitted Keith Caul is manning the tractor, while his son-in-law, Rey Chartier and son Rustyn help him guide the bucket, to push in fence posts for a new fence line around their Burris property. The ground was soft enough to use the tractor bucket – no hole digging required! What […]
Facebook photo The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame is looking for new committee members. The organization celebrates the accomplishments of local athletes, by holding banquets and displaying information and memorabilia at the Memorial Sports Centre in Fort Frances.
Krista Gushulak Camden Gushulak turned seven on April 30, with all the fanfare of a birthday parade. His family and friends put a large parade together with Super Mario Music, balloons and signs. Birthday parades have become a popular option during COVID-19, to celebrate special events, while social distancing. Party […]
Submitted Siblings Kane and Addy took advantage of the windy weather last week to break out their kite, while their dog Leif keeps watch. What is your family doing to stay safe and active during COVID-19? Set your camera to high resolution, take a picture and send it to us, […]
Monica Morrisseau The statuesque beauty of this tree, sitting in anticipation of its spring foliage, was appreciated by a local resident while out on a walk. We’re lucky to live in a place surrounded by natural beauty. Take your camera with you when you’re out and about, set it to […]
The Associated PressMesfin Fekadu NEW YORK — Oprah Winfrey, who visited arenas last year on a wellness tour, is bringing the idea to living rooms while people are homebound due to the coronavirus pandemic. The media mogul on Tuesday announced “Oprah’s Your Life in Focus: A Vision Forward – Live […]
Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of 0 C (32 F). Tomorrow will bring showers that will turn to periods of rain overnight with a high of 11 (52) and a low of eight (46). Thursday will continue to see a chance of showers throughout the day […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO — Ontario is expected to extend its COVID-19 state of emergency to the beginning of June, as retail stores were allowed to partly reopen and the top doctor suggested more restrictions could be loosened soon. The provincial legislature will sit Tuesday and is expected to […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — The organization representing Ontario’s nurses says the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for sweeping reforms to the province’s health-care system. The Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario is updating its previous calls for change in part by incorporating lessons learned from the deadly outbreak that’s […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford revealed Monday he recently had two of his daughters visit him, in apparent contradiction of official provincial advice. Asked Monday if the concept of two-household “bubbles” would come to Ontario soon, as it has to other provinces beginning to reopen, Ford said […]
The Canadian PressJulian McKenzie MONTREAL — There are two black hockey bags sitting in the office of Mike Baumgartner’s home, and he wonders if they will be used again. Minor hockey associations across Canada have had to cut their seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of them are […]
