The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario says three-quarters of its members say they have experienced or witnessed violence against staff members. The union commissioned a survey of its members earlier this year and president Karen Brown says learning is being disrupted due to violence in schools because the system is […]
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Stellantis is telling owners of nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide to park them outdoors and away from other vehicles because the power liftgates can catch fire even when the engines are off. The company is recalling certain Cherokees from the 2014 through 2016 model years. Water can get into […]
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A 57-year-old Mississauga, Ont., man accused of selling a lethal substance to people at risk of killing themselves has had his bail hearing put over until next week. Peel Regional Police arrested Kenneth Law earlier this month and charged him with two counts of counselling or aiding suicide after investigating […]
By Niniek Karmini
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Executions worldwide increased by 53% in 2022 from a year earlier, with a significant rise in Iran and Saudi Arabia, Amnesty International said in an annual report Tuesday that also criticized Indonesia as having one of the highest numbers of new death sentences in Asia. Amnesty said 70% of the […]
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The Ontario Senior Games began last week in District 1B, with pickleball and contract bridge kicking off the competition in Fort Frances on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The games continue today with Smear this afternoon at the Sister Kennedy Senior Centre, and five-pin bowling in Dryden. Seniors will compete in […]
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As the concluding act in the ‘22-’23 Tour De Fort season, Bywater Call filled the Townshend Theatre with the sounds of soulful southern rock. The show featured amazing vocals from singer Meghan Parnell and Dave Barnes’ guitar solos were big highlight.
OPP Release
(FORT FRANCES, ON) – A two vehicle collision resulted in impaired driving charges for a Fort Frances resident. On May 12, 2023 at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Fort Frances Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two vehicle head-on collision on Agamiing Drive in Fort Frances. Investigation […]
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The Fort Frances Lakers’ coaching staff spent the past weekend in Vancouver, at the 2023 Global Vancouver Hockey Camp. The two-day event is part of a series that includes camps in Chicago and Las Vegas. The event allows “guest coaches” that include NCAA and Junior coaches from across Canada and […]
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Riverside Health Care has declared a COVID-19 Outbreak in the Special Care Unit (SCU) at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home. The West Wing of the Home has been in COVID-19 outbreak since April 27, 2023.Enhanced visitor restrictions are in place that permit two (2) visitors or caregivers at a time […]
By Nojoud Al Mallees and Dylan Robertson
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to leave Monday for a weeklong trip to Asia, where he will make his first official visit to South Korea and attend the G7 leaders’ summit in Japan. The trip comes at a time when the world is collectively facing security threats and economic […]
By Steven Sandor
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
A lone Vegas Golden Knights fan could be heard as Edmonton’s Rogers Place descended into silence Sunday. “Skinn-errrr, Skinn-errrr,” was the one-man chant. Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner was the target from somewhere in the upper bowl. Perhaps it was a disgruntled Oilers fan. Skinner was replaced by Jack Campbell […]
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Councillors in Toronto have voted to declare homelessness an emergency in the city and are urging higher levels of government to help them respond to the situation. The city notes that the declaration – which is similar to ones made by Hamilton and Fort Erie – does not trigger any […]
