Borderland News
Festive RIDE program underway
Just don't do it. That is the message from law enforcement in Ontario as they kick off the Festive RIDE campaign to crack down on impaired driving. On...
4h ago
WSIB rebates and rate cuts coming for employers
Businesses will pay less to the Workers Safety and Insurance Board in the new year. The provincial government is reducing rates starting in January. T...
5h ago
Youth charged in Atikokan high school incident
Concern from students has led to charges against another in Atikokan. The Rainy River District School Board says two students expressed concern to sta...
5h ago
Province ready to start pre-budget consultations
The provincial government is going to start pre-budget consultations next month. A total of six are planned. The only one scheduled for northwestern O...
7h ago
Feds pulling tax off groceries, clothes and toys, offering cheques next year
You will soon get a break at the check-out and paying the bill at your favourite restaurant. The federal government is moving to lift the GST on thing...
9h ago
Nestor Falls restaurant destroyed by fire
A restaurant in Nestor Falls has been destroyed by fire. It broke out at Green's Barbeque and Bar before 8:00 a.m. on Thursday. Fire chief Mike Kakewa...
12h ago
McCain Foods, Cavendish Farms accused of price fixing
Two Canadian potato companies have been named in a pair of lawsuits stateside. McCain Foods and Cavendish Farms are among four companies named in the ...
13h ago
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Trudeau expected to unveil "major affordability" measures ahead of holidays
The Trudeau government is expected to announce a significant affordability package on Thursday, including temporary GST relief on items like children'...
15h ago
Council approves water tower upgrade
The town of Fort Frances will proceed with upgrades to its water tower. The project is estimated to cost over $4 million. A recent inspection identifi...
Nov 20, 2024
Capital budget taps deep into reserve accounts
The town of Fort Frances is looking at spending more than $29 million in its 2025 capital budget. Almost half of the revenue would come from reserve a...
Nov 20, 2024
Return program sought for certain beverage containers
A Liberal MPP is trying to kick-start plans for a refundable return program in Ontario. Mary-Margaret McMahon introduced a Private Member's Bill in Qu...
Nov 20, 2024
Power Corp. reaches new safety milestone
Staff at the Fort Frances Power Corporation are being recognized for their efforts to stay safe on the job. The utility's eleven employees have combin...
Nov 20, 2024
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