The Canadian Press VANCOUVER — A natural gas operation that halted work after a 4.6-magnitude earthquake in northeastern B.C. last week has been linked to the largest earthquake in the province that’s been attributed to fracking. Progress Energy, which is owned by Malaysia’s Petronas, paused its operations after the quake […]
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By Joe McDonald THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BEIJING — China’s main stock index surged 5.3 per cent Thursday, its biggest gain in eight weeks, leading world markets higher and giving investors some relief after gut-wrenching losses. The Shanghai Composite Index posted its first gain in six days to close at 3,083.59 […]
The Canadian Press CAMPBELLTON, N.B. — A professor of political history testifying at a hearing over the right to buy beer in another province says the Fathers of Confederation wanted Canada to be a united country with unfettered trade. Andrew Smith of the University of Liverpool in England is considered […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Credit monitoring agency TransUnion says Canadians appear to be getting better at handling consumer debt. In its latest report, TransUnion says a shrinking percentage of debt payments are overdue by 90 days or more — even though the average balance owing continues to rise. It […]
Joey Payeur School obligations started early for Cassandra Moffitt and so far she’s passing with flying colours. The Fort Frances resident got her introduction to post-secondary athletic life as she helped the Rainy River Community College Voyageurs’ women’s volleyball team to the final of an eight-team pre-season tournament in Fergus […]
Joey Payeur A nondescript chat between two coaches from two different sports in a different country paved the way to success in a new sport for Donovan Taylor. The Fort Frances native earned the bronze medal in the four-person Junior Men category, and fourth place in the five-entrant Senior Men […]
Joey Payeur Anyone looking for Wayne Strachan to be running around town doing his “Chicken Little” impression will be sorely disappointed. Heading into training camp, which runs tomorrow through Saturday at the Ice For Kids Arena, the Fort Frances Lakers’ head coach and general manager was adamant the sizable roster […]
Lindsay Campbell Since Cheers re-opened its doors here back in June, new owner Josh Leatherdale is in the process of making a few changes. Leatherdale, who always has had a hobby for home-brewing wine, said the decision to buy the Sixth Street West business just made sense. It all started […]
Heather Latter The African Children’s Choir has performed several times in Fort Frances, most recently back in 2010. But they are returning to the Townshend Theatre stage next Wednesday (Sept. 2) for a concert featuring well-loved children’s songs, traditional spirituals, and Gospel favorites. Hosted by Bethel Baptist Church, Shirley Glueheisen […]
Heather Latter Due to an aging population and the increase in assisted living spaces locally, the need for personal support workers is on the rise here. As such, Confederation College is ready to train anyone interested in that line of work. Local campus director Anne Renaud said she’s received calls […]
Staff Devlin furniture company Gingrich Woodcraft Inc. is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Labour Board on Sept. 30-Oct. 1. The company and Unifor met Monday in an attempt to negotiate instead of heading into a board hearing as scheduled. But they could not come to a settlement and now […]
Duane Hicks At long last, the Town of Fort Frances has a sand and salt storage building at its Public Works yard. The $500,000 structure, built by Van Pelt Construction Inc., is nearly complete and will be ready to use far in advance of this winter. Operations and Facilities manager […]
