by Randy ThomsThe town of Fort Frances and the city of Dryden are working together to find a new air carrier that will provide air passenger service to the two communities. The two communities have enlisted aviation consultants, the Loomex Group, to work on a feasibility study. It is in response to Bearskin...
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by CJ GoaterWarmer than normal temperatures are increasing the risk of early snow and ice runoff water. To support residents with controlling excess water, the city of Kenora is providing sandbags for residents to fill and take home as needed. Sandbags can be picked up at Fire Hall Station 1, and can be...
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by Evan TaylorThe Nova Scotia Aquaculture Review Board has announced a delay in the hearing regarding the proposed expansion of fish farms in Liverpool Bay. The hearing, previously scheduled to begin March 4,has been postponed until further notice, as stated on the board’s website. No specific reason has been...
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by Caitlin SnowThe province says a legal agreement will have to be signed by the sperm donor, before the baby is conceived, to be clear on parental rights. However, as of today, couples will no longer have to go through the adoption process, like before, if using a known sperm donor. If the donor was...
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by Adam RileyA mix of good and bad can best sum up the situation animals in the region are facing with the low snowfall. For some animals, like white tailed deer, it could lead to a population boom, according to Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry spokesperson Michelle Nowak. “Winters of lower snow...
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by Caitlin SnowIt will be the first of four gatherings organized by the Safety Sackville Community Stakeholders. They are in response to last week’s meeting at the Kinsmen Community Centre to discuss the 19 pallet shelters coming soon to the Beacon House parking lot at 124 Metropolitan Avenue. The Beacon House...
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by CJ GoaterConfederation College has announced that it is relaunching its railway conductor program through the college’s workforce development department. The 12-week program is designed to equip individuals with the skills they need for road or yard service train crews in North America. “We are thrilled...
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by Tara ClowThe Codiac Regional Citizens on Patrol needs volunteers to help keep neighbourhoods safe. An information and training session will be held tonight at 6:30 pm at the Vaughn Harvey YMCA. It’s a Neighbourhood Watch program that involves neighbours looking out for their neighbours. “So when people...
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by Randy ThomsOntario will not meet its goal of having all of its facilities fully accessible by 2025. A report presented to government in June but only made public in December made 23 recommendations following a review of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The Act was put in place in 2025...
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RCMP are asking for help to identify three suspects after two businesses were broken into in Hillsborough. Police believe the incidents happened within minutes of each other on Main Street shortly after 12:45 a.m. Monday. The suspects stole an ATM from each store — with about $15,000 inside of...
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