Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could alter the look and feel of your town with the click of a mouse? Now you can! The Town, as part of a routine upgrade to its long-range planning, has launched a survey to gauge the public’s vision for city planning and by-laws […]
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Ontario’s nursing college can now start allowing internationally educated nurses to practise while they work toward full registration. Health Minister Sylvia Jones is announcing today that the change aimed at stabilizing the health system is effective immediately. The minister had previously asked the College of Nurses of Ontario to draft […]
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OTTAWA – The commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police is to testify today at the public inquiry into the Liberal government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to clear out “Freedom Convoy” protests in Ottawa. The testimony by Thomas Carrique is expected to canvas how the provincial police force prepared […]
In the October 20th Bulletin, a Canadian Press story stated, “Visitors no longer have to confirm in person or online that they are symptoms free, instead homes are now only required to post signage of COVID symptoms’. However, visitors to any Riverside Long Term Care facility will be required to […]
By Dylan Robertson
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Public Services and Procurement Canada says it’s investigating what led to a Parliament Hill language interpreter needing an ambulance ride last week, adding that it’s the third hospitalization in recent years. “The translation bureau is extremely concerned by this accident,” wrote departmental spokeswoman Katherine Proulx. At the Senate […]
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OTTAWA – Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said he will not approve the proposed deal between Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc., though he left the door open to a revised agreement. The $26-billion proposed merger would have meant the wholesale transfer of wireless spectrum licences from Shaw to Rogers, […]
A spooktacular family fun night was held at the Fort Frances Daycare recently. Parents and kids came out to enjoy some Halloween-themed fun, including a spaghetti supper, sensory bins and pumpkin carving! – Submitted photo
By Allison Jones
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ontario municipalities are concerned that parts of the province’s new housing legislation may actually hamper growth and download excessive burdens to them and their taxpayers. One aspect of a large bill introduced Tuesday by Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark would freeze, reduce and exempt fees developers pay in […]
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) – The Johannes Vermeer masterpiece “Girl with a Pearl Earring” on Thursday became the latest artwork targeted by climate activists in a protest at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague. The priceless work reportedly was not damaged. A video posted on Twitter showed one man pouring […]
By Hillel Italie
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK (AP) – Prince Harry’s memoir, an object of obsessive anticipation worldwide since it was first announced last year, is coming out Jan. 10. The book will be called “Spare” and is being billed by Penguin Random House as an account told with “raw, unflinching honesty” and filled with […]
By Rodney Muhumuza And Hajarah Nalwadda
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) – Uganda’s Ebola outbreak is under control, a top public health official in Africa said Thursday, noting that local health authorities are doing well to trace most contacts. “The situation is not getting out of control,” said Dr. Ahmed Ogwell, acting director of the Africa Centers for […]
By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com
The last time Skye Wallace came through Fort Frances was before the pandemic. Wallace is back next week with a new album and show at La Place Rendez-Vous. When The Times spoke with Wallace she was not very long back from touring in Germany and is now preparing to set […]
