by Randy ThomsOntario Provincial Police say more than two thousand charges were laid by officers across northwestern Ontario during a Canada Day weekend enforcement campaign. The initiative targeted poor and dangerous driving behaviour, with emphasis on impaired driving, distracted driving, aggressive...
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by Randy ThomsThe cost to replace a section of the four-laners in Fort Frances is coming in higher than expected. The lowest tender price to replace a section of Third Street West between York and Central Avenues comes in at $570 thousand more than budgeted. An Administration report says it is due to sewer...
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by NewsA Middle Sackville man is facing charges after breaking into a business in Port Hastings, causing a gas leak. RCMP say it was Wednesday around 5 p.m. when the 49-year-old was seen running from the 100 block of Hwy 4 and into the woods. A window was broken, and gas was spilled. Nova Scotia...
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by Randy ThomsEleven groups and organizations from the Fort Frances area are recipients of funding from the Moffat Family Fund. Over $100 thousand was distributed. The Kenora Rainy River District Child and Family Services uses $10,000 to deliver an after-school program. The Rainy Lake Air Cadet Squadron 908...
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by Brad PerryA judge has tossed a court challenge by the Anglophone East District Education Council over Policy 713. Chief Justice Tracey DeWare of the Court of King’s Bench released her 67-page ruling on Friday. DeWare said the elected council does not have standing to argue the province’s school gender...
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by Evan TaylorIt was an exciting day at St. Francis Xavier University as they hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking event for the new Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Hall. StFX President Dr. Andy Hakin joined Dr. Victor and Mona Dahdaleh and government officials to mark the occasion. “This will be a place where faculty,...
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by Caitlin SnowA Timberlea man is wanted on a province wide arrest warrant. RCMP say 24-year-old Darian Marquist Smith is facing assault charges. He is described as 5’7, 180 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Darian Marquist Smith is asked to refrain from...
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by Chloe HannanA high school student in Dryden has been named a finalist of the Duck brand Stuck at Prom Scholarship. Monica Walsh created a prom dress entirely from Duck Tape, which took 126 hours and 13 rolls of tape to complete. Inspiration behind the dress comes from the artist Romero Britto with bright...
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by Randy ThomsPickets now surround LCBO stores in northwestern Ontario. The members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union are fighting against the Ford government’s move to expand liquor sales to corner and big box stores. It is the key issue in their labour dispute with their employers. Christina...
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by CJ GoaterYou don’t have to worry about your favourite bar or restaurant being out of alcohol. The LCBO has set up an online portal to continue servicing licensed establishments like bars and restaurants. We have been urging our members in the last couple of weeks and the LCBO directly to them to ensure...
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