Indigenous Police Chiefs of Ontario (IPCO) have announced they will be heading to a Federal Court Hearing on IPCO’s motion for emergency injunctive relief. As of March 31, three Indigenous police services – Treaty Three Police Service (T3PS), Anishinabek Police Service (APS), UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service (UCCM) – have no […]
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By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Thunder Bay, Ont. — A new partnership between Confederation College and the Thunder Bay District Social Services Board (TBDSSAB) will provide an opportunity for individuals currently employed in early-year childcare programs and centres the ability to obtain their Early Childhood Education diploma. The Fast-Track ECE program is designed to offer […]
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party has tabled its own pharmacare legislation in the House of Commons, showing the New Democrats are no longer content to wait for the Liberals to make good on their promise. The NDP and Liberals struck a confidence-and-supply agreement last year that would see […]
By Nojoud Al Mallees
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Rapid population growth is challenging economists’ understanding of the economy as they monitor how businesses and consumers are responding to high interest rates. The Canadian economy has outperformed expectations so far this year, avoiding the slowdown many forecasters were anticipating in response to the Bank of Canada’s aggressive rate hikes. […]
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Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season of the 21st century. Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair announced the grim milestone Monday, saying more than 47,000 square kilometres have burned so far this year, with 431 wildfires currently burning across Canada. One of those continues to threaten the Alberta community of […]
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OTTAWA – The sale of the Ottawa Senators appears to be coming to a close. A group led by Toronto-based businessman Michael Andlauer has reached an agreement in principle to purchase the NHL team for close to US$1 billion, according to media reports. Andlauer is the sole owner of the […]
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Work on the Legion park in west end Fort Frances, and Lillie Avenue, is proceeding apace as crews replace old sewer and water lines, take out old playground equipment, and generally prepare the location for the new playground and splash pad that is intended to be installed by the end […]
By David Friend
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Crave is making room for commercial breaks on its streaming service. After years as an exclusively advertisement-free subscription platform, Bell Media says it plans to launch new Crave tiers sometime this summer that include commercials during programming. Shows that will be offered in the ad tiers include classic […]
Elisa Nguyen
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
enguyen@fortfrances.com
Couchiching First Nation is preparing for their 30th annual traditional powwow and organizers say they are looking forward to seeing the community come together with singing and dancing. “Now you see young ones that are taking up [singing and dancing] at like kindergarten grade. You’re getting that lifetime of exposure […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Ian Jodoin spent some time in Winnipeg for schooling. He saw some lacrosse there, especially during a teaching placement at Glenlawn Collegiate which had a field lacrosse team. He says he’s always loved the sport and wondered why there’s no lacrosse in Fort Frances. “It’s a big part of Canadian […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Last week, the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) announced they will begin a multiphase renewal effort at Fort Frances High School (FFHS) this summer. A release from the RRDSB says the washroom renovations are the most exciting aspect of the project. They will be implementing a multiple single use […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances has eased the burden on small businesses hoping to sell their wares at the Rainy Rainy Lake Square by acquiring liability insurance which will cover the businesses selling on the square. Many Fort Frances residents were upset when the Town of Fort Frances announced that […]
