Local News from Across the Rainy River District
As the field of candidates begins to grow, two 2018 candidates will not be seeking a seat in council chambers this year. The 2018 municipal election saw eight candidates run for the six councillor seats. The two candidates that did not make the cut were Harold Huntley with 1,228 votes, […]
After 24 years in the mayoral seat, Dennis Brown has bowed out of the upcoming Atikokan municipal election, putting an end to his 42 years in municipal politics. Brown, a strong advocate for the community, has several notable notches on his political belt, from upgrading recreational facilities to rebuilding roads. […]
Priorities for local MP include propping up the tourism industry, tackling the drug overdose crisis and recruiting more medical doctors As 2022 takes off in full swing, Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski has several big-ticket items on his parliamentary plate that he’s keeping an eye on. In conversation with […]
Like the year before it, 2021 was in many ways ruled by the COVID-19 pandemic, and not everyone was impacted the same way – something our Member of Parliament is well aware of. Speaking with the Fort Frances Times to both look back on the year that was and look […]
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is warning the public about ongoing email, web, text messages and telephone scams in which people posing as officials from the CBSA are asking for payment or personal information, including Social Insurance Number (SIN). The methods and messages used by the scammers are varied […]
Most people would be familiar with his unique voice, his humble demeanour and his involvement with several clubs and organizations in the community. A smile of happiness and gratitude tells the story of how Gordon McBride was able to garner the respect of an entire community. McBride, 91, hails from […]
Ski’s variety was the victim of a break and enter early Sunday morning, Fort Frances OPP announced Monday. According to the OPP lottery tickets, cigarettes, and cash, were among the things stolen. Ski’s owner Janice Neurinski says break-ins and robberies like this are hard on small businesses. “It’s frustrating for […]
While we huddle in homes, offices and pre-heated cars, deer are doing what they can to stay warm out there. We’re on day two of an extreme cold advisory, with temperatures reaching -47C with the windchill early this morning. There’s relief on the horizon – the Weather Network is calling […]
TORONTO – Breanna Reid-Clarke has attended all her university classes over the last two years from her bedroom and it’s taking a toll. Studying from home as a result of the pandemic has meant feeling isolated, and has brought challenges in building strong connections with colleagues and instructors, says the […]
TORONTO – More than 300 Ontario schools reported staff and student absences of more than 30 per cent by the end of last week, after students returned for in-person learning following the latest pandemic-related shutdown. But the data includes all absences, not just those that might be related to COVID-19, […]
OTTAWA – A new poll suggests the Conservatives are back within striking distance of the Liberals after a slump in support late last year amid internal grumbling about the party’s election loss. The Leger poll, conducted Jan. 21-23, pegged Conservative support at 31 per cent, back to the same level […]
HQ Fine Foods is recalling certain Quality fast foods brand and Hygaard Fine Foods Ltd. brand sandwiches because of a possible Listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall covers a range of sandwiches, burgers and donairs. All have best before dates up to and including Feb. 11. […]
