TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 511 new cases of COVID-19 today, and two new deaths. There are 159 patients in intensive care units due to COVID-19, though not all hospitals report those statistics on the weekends. The province has lately been breaking down the numbers of new cases and ICU […]
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By Marie Woolf
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Afghan women ministers made pleas to Canadian politicians for help – and shared warnings about atrocities and the erosion of women’s rights – two months before the Taliban took control of Kabul. In June, female Afghan ministers begged Canada to “do something for us” as the Taliban advanced, […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Senior federal officials were told in the spring that the government could make it mandatory for all workers nationwide to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Trudeau Liberals have promised to bring in mandatory vaccination requirements for federally regulated workers, such as those employed by transportation, banks and telecommunication […]
By Heather Hollingsworth
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The COVID-19 patient’s health was deteriorating quickly at a Michigan hospital, but he was having none of the doctor’s diagnosis. Despite dangerously low oxygen levels, the unvaccinated man didn’t think he was that sick and got so irate over a hospital policy forbidding his wife from being at his bedside […]
By Will Graves
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Steelers and Ben Roethlisberger made very intentional choices last winter. The franchise (publicly anyway) flirted with moving on before bringing Roethlisberger back for an 18th season, albeit at a reduced salary cap number. Roethlisberger chose to return in hopes of avoiding having a blowout home […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and Alex Pietrangelo have been named to Canada men’s hockey team for the Beijing Olympics. General manager Doug Armstrong confirmed the news in an interview with the NHL’s official website. Crosby will appear at his third Olympics after scoring in overtime to capture gold in 2010 […]
By Greg Rickford
MPP, Kenora-Rainy River
MPP, Kenora-Rainy River
This year, September 30th marks the first observance of a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. It is vital that we commemorate the loss of generations who are no longer with us, and to acknowledge the ongoing trauma experienced by residential school survivors, their families and their communities. Indigenous peoples […]
The Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services is getting ready for the drive-through event by singing and drumming. The even, which started at 10 a.m., commemorated the Residential School experience by hosting a drum circle and dancers. The first 250 participants of the drive through were given Day of Orange […]
By June Caul
Mayor, Fort Frances
Mayor, Fort Frances
Canada has a very dark history relating to the mistreatment and marginalization of our Indigenous people. This history was never addressed in our schools and was unknown to most of us growing up. Throughout the last several years, the conversation of that history has finally become known through our Indigenous […]
Press release
The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) is today commemorating Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, with 2021 marking the first year of this day as a federal statutory holiday. CAP is calling on the recently re-elected Liberal government and all other parties to commit to […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
The Memorial Sports Centre is now offering a 60-day grace period to youth aged 12 to 17 in order to get their vaccination requirement fulfilled before using the facility. This grace period expires on Nov. 20. Another grace period of 60-days will be offered to anyone turning 12 in the […]
Press release
Synterra Security Solutions, a local and majority First Nation owned Security company was founded in 2011 by Mark King and Scott McIntosh, along with Kingfisher Lake, Wunnumin Lake and Naicatchewenin First Nations with an idea of making a difference with First Nation Communities and also a strong business of supplying […]
