Canada’s top court says it will hear a legal battle over Crown payments to Indigenous peoples who ceded a large swath of northern Ontario under two treaties in 1850. The Ontario government sought to challenge a ruling by the Court of Appeal for Ontario, which found the Crown had violated […]
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By Kelly Geraldine Malone
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
The Vatican has released the program for Pope Francis’ visit to Canada next month, which includes visiting the site of a former Alberta residential school with survivors of the institutions. The papal visit is set to start in Edmonton on July 24 and end in Iqaluit on July 29. It […]
By Stephen Whyno
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The NHL, NHL Players’ Association and NHL Alumni Association are teaming up to get hockey into the NFT marketplace. The organizations announced a multiyear deal Thursday making Sweet their official digital collectibles partner. While not confirming exact terms, NHL executive VP of business development and innovation Dave Lehanski said the […]
By Jenna Fryer
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) – From Italy to Iowa to the simulator and finally the Finger Lakes, there’s been no rest for Jimmie Johnson. He heads this weekend to Watkins Glen for one of this final two scheduled appearances in the IMSA sports car. Then he’ll turn his attention to planning […]
It’s graduation season in the Rainy River District as students of many different schools and education institutes prepare to cross their respective stages this month and enter the next phase of their educational or professional careers. Confederation College’s Fort Frances campus held their convocation ceremony at the Townshend Theatre on […]
By Ken Kellar
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Staff writer
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Those interested in becoming a paramedic used to have to travel elsewhere in the province to attend their studies. Now, a new program offered by Seven Generations Education Institute (SGEI) aims to help keep prospective paramedics learning, and eventually working, close to home. In collaboration with Durham College, SGEI has […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
In the months leading up to the provincial election, Doug Ford promised $763 million for nursing retention incentives, in the form of $5,000, but local nurses are still waiting for their pay. Payments to individuals were to come in two instalments of $2,500 — one this spring and another in […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Some local voices are joining a growing chorus of Canadian border town mayors, who are calling on the federal government to scrap the ArriveCAN app. After Ottawa announced the loosening of vaccination requirements and travel restrictions, many question the app’s purpose. “With all the restrictions begin lifted, you wonder if […]
The IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s made a triumphant in-person return at the Fort Frances High School track on Saturday morning. Teams, individuals and even some residents of Rainycrest Long-Term Care Home turned out to the awareness walk to help raise money and understanding of Alzheimers and other forms […]
By Daniel Adam
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
dadam@fortfrances.com
A few years ago, Lions member Bill Michl ran around Lake Superior to support the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). He was able to raise just over $15,000. Starting in Thunder Bay, Michl ran clockwise around the lake, about 15 miles a day for 104 days. On the days he […]
Dear editor, I would like the opportunity to explain to the citizens of Fort Frances about the Canada Day Parade because I have been asked many times in the last month about parade details. The Fun In The Sun committee/Canada Day committee has NOT been responsible for the parade, only activities […]
By Jack Elliott
Special to the Times
Special to the Times
Lions Clubs. We’ve all seen them. But if you are like many, you may have wondered, ”What do they do?”, “What do they stand for?”, “Why should I care or help out?” In the simplest terms the Lions mission statement is “We Serve.” Lions Clubs serve the many needs they […]
