Driver charged in collision in Lake of the Woods Township
A 70 year old Morson man faces several charges following a two-vehicle collision over the weekend in Lake of the Woods Township. The OPP says accident took place shortly after 3:00 Sunday afternoon on Highway 621 near Frenchman Rock Road. Police say the driver responsible for the collision seemed to be impaired and was...
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Federal government investing in youth internships in Northern Ontario
The federal government through FedNor has announced a $181,800 investment to support four youth internship positions in Northern Ontario. "These internships will provide a fair chance for young people in Northern Ontario to develop their skills and fully participate in our economy," explained the Minister res...
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64 arrested in crackdown on child exploitation
Two people from Thunder Bay are among 64 individuals facing charges following a province-wide investigation into online child exploitation. Twenty-seven different police agencies were involved in the probe identified as Project Aquatic. Their investigations took place during a ten-day period in February. Police laid 34...
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CMHA Fort Frances Mental Health Week BBQ - Kyleigh Ossachuk Interview
The Fort Frances Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association are hosting their Annual Mental Health Week BBQ on May 8th! Drive, bike, or walk up to 612 Portage Ave for a FREE BBQ lunch! Hear a Peer Support Worker with our local CMHA talk about the importance of hosting a meal like this... Find out additional event...
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New CAO to be named by Fort Frances
The town of Fort Frances is set to name a new Chief Administrative Officer. A special meeting is scheduled for tonight where council is expected to approve the hiring of Marcel Michaels. Michaels is currently the CAO of Consort, Alberta, a village of about 700, located east of Red Deer. Before that, he was mayor of Hin...
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Weather fails to dampen Walking with Our Sisters
More attention to the high rate of murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls. A Walking with Our Sisters event took place in Fort Frances on Tuesday. It attracted about 20 participants despite being impacted by the weather. The event is held to honour victims and their families. The walk started at the Sister Ken...
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One person arrested following standoff with police
One person has been arrested following a prolonged stand-off on Snow Drive, just off of Highway 658 north of Kenora. The incident took place Monday just after 8 pm after the OPP received reports of an armed person who had barricaded themselves inside a home. Provincial Police deployed the Emergency Response Team, crisi...
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New $20 not expected until 2027
It will be at least three years before King Charles III appears on a new Canadian $20 bill. The Bank of Canada is working on a redesign of the bank note. It will feature a portrait of the King with the back continuing an image of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial. It will also be vertical, similar to the $10 note, ma...
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Former police chief's lawyers awaiting evidence
The Toronto-based law firm representing a former Thunder Bay chief of police is awaiting further evidence before returning to court. A member from the law firm Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP was present over Zoom for the first appearance in court on behalf of Sylvia Hauth and her lawyer Scott Hutchison. The case was a...
May 07, 2024
Emergency Preparedness Week in Canada
"Be Prepared. Know your Risks." That's the theme for Canada's 29th edition of Emergency Preparedness Week. Emergency Preparedness Minister Harjit Sajjan encourages Canadians to learn about the disaster risks that could affect their community and how to prepare themselves, their families, and their homes. &quo...
May 07, 2024