By Bill Graveland THE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY–A plastic surgeon is denying that he was negligent when he operated on former wrestler Bret Hart’s wrist. Hart is alleging he lost the use of his right index finger and thumb after the surgery in 2015, has severe and ongoing pain in his […]
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The Canadian PressMike Blanchfield OTTAWA–Boris Johnson pledged a Halloween Brexit for Britain from the European Union, negotiated or not, after being sworn in Wednesday as Britain’s prime minister. With that, there is almost equal certainty that Johnson’s arrival at 10 Downing Street will roil the geopolitical and economic waters for […]
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A 39-year-old Couchiching First Nation man has been charged with one of count of possess property obtained by crime and five counts of use credit card obtained by crime. Earlier this month, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a theft […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The federal government is spending $85 million to help develop advanced satellite technology with hopes it will one day expand access to affordable, high-speed internet to some of Canada’s hardest-to-reach regions. The funding will support a space project by Ottawa-based company Telesat to build and launch a […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge A team of Ontario researchers say they’ve come up with a way to convert common types of viruses into a gel with potential for a wide variety of medical and environmental uses. The scientists at Hamilton’s McMaster University say the gel is comprised of bacteriophages, or […]
The Associated PressRaf Casert Brussels is bracing for Boris and Brexit. Three decades ago, journalist Boris Johnson wrote stories for London’s Daily Telegraph playing up stereotypes about bumbling bureaucrats in the European Union wasting money and tying up U.K. businesses in red tape–articles the European officials deemed to be so […]
Sam Odrowski
The Liberal Party’s nomination meetings have been set for the upcoming federal election and the successful candidate will be decided early next week. A meet and greet with federal Liberal candidates for the Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding will take place on Saturday, July 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the Copper […]
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Riversedge Developments has purchased the Fort Frances mill, but the town is currently seeking a viable buyer with intentions of operating it. There are three companies interested in purchasing the mill from Riversedge, including Rainy River Packaging which was formerly known as Repap Resources. Mayor June Caul said, to her […]
Marc Stuempfle Madison Gault, left, Kathy Foy, Tanya Foy-Hunter, and Ashlee Burton from Giant Hearts Thunder Bay and Fort Frances discovered three five-gallon chemical containers discarded in a wooded area at Point Park. The team were in the area as part of their first community outreach cleanup project and were […]
Ken Kellar Layne Gibson, left, Sienna Barr, Alexa Bagacki and Amy Norris put their own personal touches on some of the book ends from the teen section of the Fort Frances Public Library yesterday. The customized book ends will be varnished and then put back into use. The paint day […]
Marc Stuempfle A 1972 Chevy Nova SS owned by the Seguin family took home the first-place trophy as the top Chevrolet during the Early Iron Car Club Show & Shine along the waterfront on Saturday afternoon. Addy, left, Terri, and Jordyn Seguin smiles shined as bright as the car on […]
Tonight will see a strong thunderstorm early with a low of 17 C (63 F). Tomorrow will be see periods of clouds and sunshine, with a morning shower in spots. Expect a high of 25 (77) and a low of 13 (55). Saturday will see a mix of sun and […]
