by Randy ThomsWater and sewer rates are going up this year, 2% for homeowners in Fort Frances and 4.25% for the commercial sector. For homeowners, it will increase the bills by $22.20 for the year or $1.85 per month. Commercial customers that use water meters will see the rates go to $3.75 per cubic metre and...
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The province is pushing ahead with a controversial housing project in Fall River. Housing Minister John Lohr has approved a 120-unit project on Ingram Drive. It was turned down by city council in 2022 after a tie vote on the project, but the government is using its power under new legislation to...
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by Caitlin SnowThe town of Antigonish is now accepting applications for the 2024 Community Grant Program. The town says they try to support community-based organizations. To create events, services and programs that respond to the change of needs. The deadline to submit is February 28th at 4pm.
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by Adam RileyLet the games begin, athletes from across the province have arrived for the Ontario Winter Games taking place this weekend and next. Media coordinator Jason Veltri says the excitement from both the organizational committee and athletes perspective is palpable and it is Thunder Bay’s time to...
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by Brad PerryIt is time to start gathering all of that paperwork for your tax return. Next Monday, Feb. 19, is the first day you can file your 2023 return online. Those who file on paper should get their income tax package in the mail by then. Most Canadians have until April 30 to get their tax returns to...
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by Randy ThomsA new Chief Administrative Officer has been hired by the District of Rainy River Services Board. Charene Gillies will assume the position on March 4th. She is a former resident of Fort Frances who has been working in Toronto in different capacities for the Ministry of Children, Community and...
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by Brad PerryA pilot project to help reduce substance use among New Brunswick youth is expanding. Kent County has become the fourth site in the province to officially launch Planet Youth. Sites are also operating in Saint John, Woodstock, and the Acadian Peninsula. The Icelandic prevention model focuses on...
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by Brad PerryA new “affordability measure” to help lower-income workers in New Brunswick will not be delivered automatically. Instead, New Brunswick families with a net income of $70,000 or less will need to apply for the $300 payment. Premier Blaine Higgs unveiled the plan as part of his annual State of the...
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by Brad PerryNo injuries were reported after a fire in Moncton’s north end on Friday morning. The Moncton Fire Department says it was called to a home on Misty Court shortly after 10 a.m. Platoon Chief Keith Guptill said they were told there was smoke coming from the eaves and a window. “We found that there...
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by Randy ThomsTeachers who work at French-language school boards across Ontario have a tentative deal with the province. It comes more than 18 months since their last contract expired. The deal still needs to be ratified by the over 8,2000 members with -hundred members with the the Association des...
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