Ontario’s Government for the People is proposing to provide tax relief to families when they need it most by reducing and simplifying the Estate Administration Tax. “We are working to make life easier and more affordable for the people of this province. That starts with giving people relief–particularly in times […]
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The Town of Fort Frances recognizes “Emergency Preparedness Week” and therefore has proclaimed May 5-11, 2019 as “Emergency Preparedness Week” here. As well, the Town of Fort Frances is encouraging all residents to take this opportunity to prepare themselves and their families to be safe in the event of an […]
From the OPP
At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, a member of the Treaty Three Police Service contacted the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Communication Centre to advise that they had an impaired driver pulled over in the Town of Fort Frances, initially for a traffic violation. Members of the Rainy River […]
From the OPP
On Saturday at approximately 7:37 p.m., members of the Fort Frances Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the Fort Frances Port of Entry contacted the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Communication Centre to report that they had a male in custody for drug offences. Members of the Rainy River […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of one C (34 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy but mild, with a high of 14 (57) and a low of one (34). Thursday will be cloudy and less warm, with a high of 10 (50) and a low of zero […]
The Associated PressGregory Katz LONDON–Now that everyone knows Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have a baby boy, there is widespread speculation about what he will be called. Royals have a way of taking their time about naming babies and the couple is known to want to do things at […]
The Canadian PressVictoria Ahearn TORONTO–One of the main nurseries for an Ontario tree planting program that’s being scrapped by the province said it will likely have to destroy about three million trees because of the cancellation. Ed Patchell, CEO of Ferguson Tree Nursery in Kemptville, Ont., said he can’t afford […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Tensions between Ontario’s premier and Toronto’s mayor escalated yesterday as the two sparred over the province’s recent cuts to public health services and child care funding. Mayor John Tory questioned why the government was trying to reduce spending in those areas while also contemplating breaking a […]
The Canadian PressLiam Casey TORONTO–Nearly 300 cats found in a Toronto apartment were breeding freely, occupying every room and littering the entire living space, city officials said yesterday as animal workers focused on moving the felines out of the cramped home. Urine and feces found throughout the apartment led to […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–The Ontario government has eliminated funding to an organization that researches problem gambling, ordering it to wind down operations by the summer. Gambling Research Exchange Ontario was told last month that its entire $2.5 million annual budget had been cut by the province. It will have […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario is planning to expand the use of mobile crisis intervention teams that help first responders, and increase mental health supports in schools. Health Minister Christine Elliott highlighted an investment yesterday of $174 million this year from her government’s recent budget for community mental health and addictions […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio A new study suggests children from poorer areas of Ontario face a greater risk of getting hit by vehicles than those from wealthier areas, possibly because they are more likely to walk to school alone. The study–conducted by researchers at Sick Kids hospital, York University and […]
