MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens have signed centre Nick Suzuki to an eight-year, US$63-million contract extension. The deal will pay Suzuki an average annual salary of $7.875 million. Suzuki, 22, led the Canadiens in playoff scoring last season with 16 points (seven goals, nine assists) in 22 games to help […]
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As families prepare for Thanksgiving festivities, The Family Centre was making preparations of its own. The Centre was a hub of activity yesterday, as volunteers, and friends new and old, gathered around the table to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together. The feast is an annual tradition for the Centre, which […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre is getting ready to host yet another Trunk or Treat on Halloween. The library will also be accepting candy donations. When a household gives candy to the library, they are given back a sign to put behind their window, directing trick or treaters […]
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On January 2020, the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Fort Frances Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) launched a Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) in the Town of Fort Frances and surrounding area. “MCRT” refers to a team consisting of police and […]
By Mia Rabson
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – The first COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 12 could be in front of Health Canada’s review team in just days and the company expects to start shipping its new pediatric formulation of the vaccine shortly after it gets the green light. The U.S. drugmaker submitted data from a […]
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OTTAWA – Jagmeet Singh is today signalling a tougher approach to co-operation with the minority Liberal government in Parliament. The NDP leader says his caucus is prepared to “withhold votes” if Prime Minister Justin Trudeau presses ahead with legislation it does not agree with. Speaking at a news conference, Singh […]
By Barbara Ortutay
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Facebook executive is pushing back on a whistleblower’s claims – supported by the company’s own internal research – that the social network’s products harm children and fuel polarization in the U.S. Monika Bickert, Facebook’s head of global policy management, told The Associated Press Wednesday that “we do not and […]
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The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is calling for Prime Minister Trudeau to apologize for his actions in vacationing during the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. More importantly, CAP is highlighting this as an opportunity for the Prime Minister to take concrete action to resolve his government relationship with […]
According to a study being released by Confederation College, Ontarians overwhelmingly support proposals to expand the range of career-focused degree programs at colleges with nearly 70 per cent supporting the creation of new three-year degree programs, a new poll has found. “We are encouraged to see a large number of […]
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TORONTO – The Toronto Zoo says one of its critically endangered orangutans is pregnant – the first such pregnancy at the zoo in 15 years. The organization says the mother is Sekali, a 29-year-old Sumatran orangutan, and the father is 15-year-old Budi. Both were born at the zoo. It says […]
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Police say a woman in Georgina, Ont., has pleaded guilty in a scheme that defrauded the Ontario Minor Hockey Association of $2.4 million. York Regional Police say Jennifer Guertin, 47, pleaded guilty last month to one count each of theft over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, […]
Motorists and pedestrians crossing over the east end overpass may have noticed a flurry of orange ribbons. They were placed there by the Fort Frances Lakers hockey team, in observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation last week. The team was also invited by Grand Council Treaty #3 […]
