by Brad PerryThis week marks five years since cannabis was legalized for non-medical use in Canada. As part of the anniversary, Statistics Canada released new research looking at the industry and Canadian’s use of cannabis. Around 22 per cent of people aged 15 and older reported using cannabis in the past...
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by Randy ThomsThe owners of the International Bridge are offering a further explanation for a planned toll increase next month. The increase has resulted in area residents using social media to express their outrage over the increases, especially with the multi-cross bridge cards that go up over 200 per cent....
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by Tara ClowHundreds of Palestinians are dead after the bombing of a hospital in Gaza. This is where many had sought shelter since the conflict began on October 7th. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commented in Ottawa, “News coming out of Gaza is horrific and absolutely unacceptable. International...
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by Randy ThomsThe Salvation Army in Fort Frances is receiving over $9,300 from the Walmart. The store raised the money in March during its annual Fight Hunger, Spark Change campaign. Auxiliary Captain Arthur Heathcote says the money will help stock its food bank, which has seen a rise in demand this year....
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An opposition bill would ensure every student in our province would receive a meal at school by next fall. The NDP introduced the proposed bill during the fall sitting of the legislature on Tuesday, but it needs support from the governing PC’s to pass. Leader Claudia Chender believes giving...
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by CJ GoaterThe Ontario government has announced it is investing nearly $10 million to help long-term care homes offer residents more diagnostic services onsite, instead of traveling to a hospital. “By connecting residents to faster and more convenient diagnostic services, we are helping connect residents...
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by Brad PerryThere were few new commitments from the Higgs government in its latest speech from the throne on Tuesday. Much of the hour-long speech, delivered by Lieutenant-Governor Brenda Murphy, focused on the government’s accomplishments. It pointed to some of the challenges facing New Brunswick:...
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by Caitlin SnowThe Macdonald Bridge is going to be closed to vehicles tonight from 7pm to 5:30am tomorrow morning. It’s for the replacement of an expansion joint. Active transportation lanes will be closed intermittently, with bikers and pedestrians being asked to share the lane that is open. REMINDERThe...
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by CJ GoaterThe Dryden Community Street Crime unit performed a traffic stop on Duke Street, which led to the arrest of three individuals and multiple charges being laid. The traffic stop occurred just before 4 p.m. on October 16, 2023. During the investigation, police seized suspected cocaine, fentanyl, and...
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by NewsDale Hicks Dale Hicks has made it his life’s mission to offer a hand up to those who need it most. As a volunteer, advocate, and community leader, Hicks has worked tirelessly, not only directly with organizations who assist vulnerable populations, but to educate, inform, and motivate action in...
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