TORONTO – A lawyer’s claim for damages against people who complained about racist and misogynist comments he made on social media has been tossed out as either procedurally flawed or outright nonsense. In a decision dismissing the claim, Ontario Superior Court Justice Thomas Heeney said Oussama Hamza ignored normal court […]
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By Jenny Lamothe
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
There are a few things to know about the department of Indigenous Studies at University of Sudbury, one of the federated universities on the Laurentian University campus impacted by the embattled school’s unilateral termination of the federation on April 1. It has the highest number of students enrolled of all […]
The teardown of the Fort Frances mill continues to press on, exposing new views of the river, and iconic machinery. It’s been an emotional process for residents. If you have memories of your time working at the mill, we’d like to hear them, to print in an upcoming edition. Send […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
MONTREAL – Travel company Transat AT Inc. says it has reached a deal with Ottawa to borrow up to $700 million. The money will come through the federal government’s Large Employer Emergency Financing Facility, the same program used to help Air Canada. “The agreement reached with the government of Canada […]
OTTAWA – The federal Liberal government is tapping former Supreme Court justice and United Nations high commissioner for human rights Louise Arbour to lead what it is billing as an independent review of the military’s handling of sexual assault, harassment and other misconduct. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan announced Arbour’s appointment […]
By Stephanie Taylor
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – The Conservative Party of Canada says it raised a record $8.47 million in the first three months of 2021. The party says that breaks the record it set back in the first quarter of 2019 when it pulled in $8.01 million. The haul comes as federal parties are […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Eight women, including five members of Canada’s original 1986 women’s team, are headed to the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame. The Class of 2021 inductees are Sue Brand, Annie Caron, Carla Chin Baker, Janet Lemieux, Luce Mongrain, Suzanne Muir, Cathy Ross and Sue Simon. The eight “legends” represent Canada’s first […]
By Hyung-Jin Kim
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – South Korea began administering fast-track COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday to athletes, coaches and others expected to attend the Tokyo Olympics. The Korean Sport and Olympic Committee said the first group of about 100 people received the first doses at a state-run hospital in Seoul at […]
Calgary Flames founding co-owner Byron “B.J.” Seaman dead at 97
CALGARY – Byron Seaman, one of the founding owners of the Calgary Flames, has died at age 97. Byron James “B.J.” Seaman and his late brother Daryl “Doc” Seaman were among six Calgary men along with Nelson Skalbania who bought the Atlanta Flames and moved the NHL club to Alberta […]
About 20 people gathered in downtown Fort frances on Saturday, to protest COVID-19 restrictions. They carried signs which read “Unmask the children. Let us be normal” and “Let us play sports.” Outdoor gatherings between members of different households are currently banned under the current stay-at-home order. The Times reached out […]
By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Local Journalism Initiative reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com
Several local organizations are joining forces to help shine a light on the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) throughout the month of May. The United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC), Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre and the Spirit of Hope project of Treaty 3 Police have […]
By Merna Emara
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
memara@fortfrances.com
Fort Frances council approved the zoning request submitted by the Rainy River District Social Services Administration Board (RRDSSAB) to change 820 Fifth St. East to Residential Type Two (R2), with a site-specific permitted accessory use as an EarlyOn Centre within the seniors’ apartment building. The council vote was not unanimous. […]
