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 […]
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Ken Kellar
If you’ve ever had an idea on how to honour local sports legends, now’s the time to have your voice heard. The Fort Frances Sports Hall of Fame is currently looking for new volunteers who are willing to step up and help guide the organization as the current committee approaches […]
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THUNDER BAY, Ont. — The Kam River Fighting Walleye are pleased to announce that Doug Colbon has been named as an assistant coach. “I am excited to have Doug join our coaching staff. He brings a wealth of hockey knowledge and together with his enthusiasm will make a fantastic team […]
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Thunder Bay, Ont. — The Kam River Fighting Walleye of the Superior International Junior Hockey League are nearing their completion of the inaugural staff after announcing the addition of Dylan Butler to the coaching staff, in the role of assistant coach. The 27-year old Thunder Bay native is coming off […]
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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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
