@Byline 1:By Kevin Freking @Byline 2:The Associated Press @Body copy:WASHINGTON � President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought to demonstrate a united front Thursday in the uphill effort to get a replacement for the North American Free Trade Agreement over the finish line. At Trump�s insistence, the […]
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The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA — Confusion and partisan bickering are clouding a Senate committee’s plan to examine the suspension and failed prosecution of Vice-Admiral Mark Norman. Conservative Sen. Jean-Guy Dagenais on Thursday accused Sen. Peter Harder, the government’s representative in the upper chamber, of all but killing the study […]
The Canadian Press Environmental advocates say road salt levels in southern Ontario waterways have hit record highs, making some as salty as the ocean. World Wildlife Fund Canada says its new maps tracking chloride from road salt show levels in many rural and urban southern Ontario waterways are increasing dangerously. […]
Sam Odrowski Tearfund president and CEO Wayne Johnson delivered a presentation on global poverty and the work his organization is doing to combat it at the Church of the Holy Spirit on Saturday. Although the Church of the Holy Spirit is a relatively small congregation, in the last two years […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords HAMILTON–NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is promising that if her party wins Ontario’s next election, the province will commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions at standards in line with international targets. Horwath told party members attending a policy convention in her hometown of Hamilton on Saturday that […]
Press Release
Riverside Health Care in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit has declared a gastroenteritis outbreak in the Special Care Unit (SCU) at Rainycrest Long Term Care. This outbreak does not affect activities or visitors in the East or West Units of the home. At this time, only activities in the […]
From the OPP
During “Operation Corridor” last Thursday and Friday, members of the Rainy River District detachment stopped 96 Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV). As a result of these contacts, seven charges related to equipment were laid, including four that required the CMVs to go out of service. Operators of commercial motor vehicles are […]
From the OPP
Shortly after 1 p.m. on Saturday, members of the Rainy River District detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a male who was in distress and receiving CPR. Officers attended the scene on Saganaga Lake near the Cache Bay Ranger Station. First responders from the Grand Marais […]
The Canadian PressCassandra Szklarski TORONTO–The moment Pixar animator Benjamin Su learned the newest “Toy Story” saga would debut a Canadian character, he jumped aboard. Who better to infuse a Canuck toy with Maple Leaf nuance than an actual Canadian?, he thought. It turned out he would have some competition–“there’s a […]
The Canadian PressBill Graveland CALGARY–A documentary exploring the golden era of professional wrestling had one of its final private screenings yesterday evening prior to becoming more readily accessible to Canadian fans next month. “350 Days” is a project by Vancouver-based actor Fulvio Cecere, who is the director and co-producer along […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 11 C (52 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy. Expect a high of 24 (75) and a low of 12 (54). Saturday will be cooler with a few afternoon showers, a high of 18 (64) and a low of 12 (54). […]
Submitted by Barb Everett
Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29 met on June 12, 2019 with 34 members in attendance. Evening started with a delicious pot luck supper at 6 p.m. So many good cooks and bakers. Meeting was brought to order at 7:05 p.m. by president Alfreda Easton, followed by minutes […]
