Staff The “Sound Man,” Brian Harris, spoke with Chantel Shine and Michael Gallagher yesterday evening during the annual bridal show hosted by Northwoods Gallery & Gifts here. Shine and Gallagher, who are planning a 2011 wedding, were among couples gathering information about a host of wedding services available from local […]
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The Canadian Press TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B) says it’s strengthening its wireless mobile coverage in northern Ontario by partnering with a regional provider based in Thunder Bay, Ont. The Toronto-based telecom giant says it’s partnering with TBayTel, using the independent company’s HSPA network to provide a wider variety […]
Staff It takes a community to move a library, and the Fort Frances Public Library is asking the public to pitch in and help haul their collection over to new facility in May. Chief librarian Margaret Sedgwick said that since late last week, library staff have been asking library users […]
Press Release “Earth Hour” takes place this Saturday, and the Rainy River District School Board is encouraging its schools to participate in this global event organized by the World Wildlife Fund. Since “Earth Hour” falls on a weekend, many schools will participate this Friday (March 26) by shutting off all […]
Duane Hicks As more and more people get out and about this spring, the Town of Fort Frances is reminding dog owners to clean up after their canine companions. At Monday’s regular council meeting, Mayor Roy Avis said the issues comes up every year about this time, and he requested […]
Duane Hicks As more and more people get out and about this spring, the Town of Fort Frances is reminding dog owners to clean up after their canine companions. At Monday’s regular council meeting, Mayor Roy Avis said the issues comes up every year about this time, and he requested […]
the OPP The OPP, in co-operation with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), is notifying the public of a recent increase in the reported number of fraud attempts using the traditional “emergency scam.” It has operated for years as a telemarketing scam throughout North America. Fraudsters contact potential victims while posing […]
Press Release Ontario is reminding consumers of their rights to make sure their hard-earned travel investment is well spent. Under Ontario law, all travel agencies registered in this province are required to disclose certain information to consumers before and after selling travel services. For instance, agencies are required to give […]
Press Release A ban on recruitment fees is among a series of new protections for foreign live-in caregivers in Ontario that came into effect Monday. Under the Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act, the province is providing expanded protections for some of Ontario’s most vulnerable workers. New protections for workers […]
Dave Ogilvie The Emo & District Hospital Auxiliary held its annual Shamrock Tea on Friday, March 12, with just under 100 people attending. Those on hand enjoyed a pleasant afternoon of tea, dainties, and socializing with friends. The money raised at the tea and bake sale, which totalled $911, will […]
Staff Families from across the district are invited to head out to the Barwick Gun & Hobby Show as it returns for its third year May 1 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. “I think it will be even better than the first two years,” organizer Scott Stafford said about the show, […]
Press Release In March, 1981, Riverside Health Care Facilities, Inc. established a Quarter-Century Club to honour employees of the corporation and auxiliary members with 25 years or more of service. In 2001, physicians who have had 25 or more years with hospital privileges at Riverside were included in the Quarter-Century […]
