Tonight will be clear with a low of 14 C (57 F). Tomorrow will see some sun then turn cloudy. Expect a high of 28 (82) and a low of 15 (59). Saturday will be mostly cloudy and hot with a high of 30 (86) and a low of 18 […]
News
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Accessing medical records through a secure app, texting with health-care providers, using e-consultations for specialists ‚Äî those are some of the ways Ontario’s special adviser on health care envisions the increased use of virtual care in the province. Dr. Rueben Devlin and the premier’s council on […]
The Canadian PressMia Rabson OTTAWA–The federal government and the provinces are expected to announce plans to work on harmonizing recycling standards following a meeting of environment ministers in Halifax today. Environment Minister Catherine McKenna will sit down at a table with her provincial counterparts where it is hoped the tense […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge TORONTO–A new poll suggests Canadians haven’t made much progress in expanding their knowledge of the more colourful parts of the country’s history. The online survey from Historica Canada, the organization behind the country’s Heritage Minutes, quizzed respondents on 30 pieces of quirky Canadiana using true or […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Environment Minister Catherine McKenna signed a vehicle-emissions agreement with California yesterday that the state’s governor and auto industry experts see as a signal that Canada is going to side with California in a U.S. dispute over emissions standards. The agreement is aimed at harmonizing efforts to cut […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Grievances from frustrated pot customers have given the Ontario Cannabis Store the dubious distinction of being the government organization that was the subject of the most complaints to the province’s ombudsman. More than 2,400 Ontario residents complained about the government’s online marijuana store in the wake […]
The Canadian PressDonna Spencer Hayley Wickenheiser’s accolades have a hard time keeping up with her. The Hockey Hall of Fame wasted no time hustling Wickenheiser into its gallery of heroes in her first year of eligibility. But when board chairman Lanny McDonald phoned her Tuesday to relay the joyful news, […]
The Associated PressBen Walker NEW YORK–Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, the pubs and the double-decker buses, there’s plenty to see in London. To Aaron Judge, there’s an even more enticing sight: The 385-foot fence in centre field at the soccer stadium where his New York Yankees will play this weekend. […]
Press Release
July 1 is soon approaching, and the Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service would like to remind the public that the use of fireworks in the Town of Fort Frances is prohibited. The up and coming July 1st fireworks display at the Point Park is operated by Canfire Pyrotechnic Ltd. […]
Press Release
The Dryden & District Museum’s summer exhibit, “Inside Out: Objects en Masse,” will feature artifacts from the permanent collection not normally exhibited. This exhibit will be on display from Tuesday, July 2 to Friday, Sept. 13. This exhibit will include different display areas such as: “What’s in Your Smartphone,” showcasing […]
From the MNRF
There were four new forest fires confirmed in the region by the late afternoon yesterday. Fort Frances fire #7 is under control at 0.1 hectares and is located on an island on Rainy Lake. Dryden fire #9 is not under control at 0.3 ha. and is located near Eagle Lake, […]
Staff It’s one of the rarest feats in fastball. Murray Armstrong pitched a perfect game to pace the Sight & Sound Wolves (6-4) to a 14-0 win over the Sabaskong Goldeneyes in Rainy River District Fastball League action on Tuesday night. Cole Beacham suffered the loss for the Goldeneyes (2-7). […]
