Governments across Canada are bracing for the possible effects of the Omicron variant as COVID-19 case numbers rise sharply in some provinces and around the world. As Ontario reported 1,808 new cases Wednesday, Premier Doug Ford announced that starting Monday all adults will be eligible for booster shots, provided it […]
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By Stephanie Taylor
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Conservative MPs will be free to travel internationally over the holidays while their Liberal and NDP counterparts have been told to stay home. Politicians jet-setting to different vacation destinations drew much attention last year as federal and provincial governments told Canadians to forgo their travel and gathering plans […]
By David Mchugh
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) – The European Central Bank decided Thursday to avoid an abrupt end to its pandemic crisis support for the economy as the new omicron variant of COVID-19 stirs uncertainty about the recovery, despite inflation hitting record highs and the U.S. speeding up its stimulus exit. The cautious […]
By Paul Wiseman
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week despite signs that the U.S. labor market is rebounding from last year’s coronavirus recession. Jobless claims rose by 18,000 to a 206,000, still low by historical standards. The four-week average, which smooths out week-to-week volatility, fell […]
By Jay Cohen
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
CHICAGO (AP) – The Chicago Blackhawks and a former player who said he was sexually assaulted by an assistant coach have settled a lawsuit that eviscerated the franchise’s once-sterling reputation and shook up the NHL, bringing questions about the sport’s culture back to the forefront. The confidential settlement was announced after […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
CALGARY – An outbreak that has forced the postponement of four Calgary Flames games worsened Wednesday after seven more players were added to the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list and the team’s return to game play was delayed through Saturday. Head coach Darryl Sutter, associate coach Kirk Muller and assistant coach Ryan […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Several positive COVID-19 case at St, Mary School in Fort Frances has forced the closure of several classes. Contact tracing is taking place to determine if an outbreak has occurred. Dr. Kit Young Hoon, medical officer of health at the Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU), said individuals in the same class […]
(From left) Arthur Heathcote, Fort Frances Salvation Army, Dawn Gray, manager of The Bargain Shop, and Tess Robinson and Jenn Kivimaki from UNFC. The Bargain Shop held its annual ‘fill-a-sleigh’ toy drive on Saturday. Toys donated will go to support the efforts of w and Salvation Army to help families […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Town of Fort Frances council approved the payment of $36,250.50 for integrity commissioner services; the budget had reserved $5,000 for the service. This came in the form of two bills from Darrell Matson. The first bill, $18,636.53, was for legal services sought from Aird & Berlis LLP. The other […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
No sanctions will be imposed on Fort Frances Mayor June Caul for violating the Municipal Code of Conduct because she acted with no malice but with the best interests of the town in mind. The 24-page complaint, submitted by an anonymous person, accused Fort Frances Mayor June Caul of violating […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Projects and initiatives in the community are often a result of partnerships between organizations dedicated to making improvements to the living conditions. The same could be applied to The Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) and the Canadian Mental Health Association in Fort Frances. RRDSSAB and CMHA have […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Businesses have a six month grace period The Town of Fort Frances council voted to extend the enforcement of the single-use plastics bylaw for six months after businesses wrote to council saying they ran into supply chain issues. Council was only made aware of the struggle three weeks ago when […]
