A local organization is encouraging the public to look after their mental health as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. The Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has been closed to the public since last week, but staff are still hard at work both in the office […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
The Boundary Waters Forest Management Corp has officially taken the reigns of the amalgamated Crosroute-Sapawe Forests. As of today, April 1, three pieces of the local forestry puzzle fell into place – the former Crossroute and Sapawe Forests Management Units merged into the Boundary Waters Forest Management Unit, the 2020 […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
Talking with kids about stressful situations can be difficult. But it’s more important to keep the lines open, than to know what to say. With the surge of COVID-19 into our everyday lives, it’s difficult to shelter even the youngest child from its effects, according to Laurel Pirrie, Child and […]
Ken Kellar
It might have been easy to see coming, but it doesn’t make the news any easier to swallow. During his daily press conference at Queen’s Park this afternoon, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that students in the province would not be returning to school any earlier than May 4 due […]
Q: I see someone out, who just got back from vacation. Can I call police? A: According to OPP officer Peterina Taylor-Hertz, “there’s been a lot of confusion between self-isolation and those directed to quarantine. Self isolation is not an offence – messaging that is out there is to follow […]
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Megan Walchuk
Megan Walchuk
Fort Frances’ Food Banks are bracing for a rough few weeks, as they watch their shelves slowly empty. “We’ve seen a dramatic increase in Food Bank usage,” said Arthour Heathcote, Corps officer for the Salvation Army. “I’d say 80 percent of the people we’ve seen are new people – people […]
Ken Kellar
If you’re frustrated by the seemingly never-ending rise in insurance rates, know that you’re not alone, and it frustrates the professionals as well. John Homer, co-owner of Causeway General Insurance, noted that many of his customers are coming into his offices frustrated and asking very similar questions.”You’ll come in, you’ll […]
Dr. David Williams, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Ontario, issued the following statement to Ontario citizens: “The Government of Ontario continues to take decisive action to respond to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) to help contain its spread and to protect the public. This has involved some unprecedented measures, […]
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Toronto, ON – The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) understands the need for a plan and process for continuous learning for students in Ontario’s public education system during the temporary situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “The ongoing well-being and success of students and that of our public education […]
Although it’s not the typical bear hunt, youth in Emo are enjoying a teddy bear hunt. This event was organized be Leeann Galusha, she heard about it from her hometown in St. Augustine River QC. It’s something for kids and families to do during this time of isolation and self […]
Tonight will bring a chance of flurries or rain showers with a low of -2 C (28 F). Tomorrow will see periods of rain or snow throughout the day turing to rain overnight with a high of eight (46) and a low of two (36). Friday will see more periods […]
The Canadian Press Toronto’s ban on city-led events through June 30 does not prohibit sporting events at private facilities. That means the Maple Leafs and Raptors still could hypothetically play games at Scotiabank Arena and the Blue Jays could play at the Rogers Centre. The same could hold true for […]
