Author Archives: Randy Thoms

PC leader Doug Ford was showing his pride, wearing a Team Canada jersey as he campaigned in Milton. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston joined him. Ford used the visit to promote his desire to remove barr...

Fort Frances voters should not go to the Memorial Sports Centre if they are heading to the advance polls. Voter Information Cards may indicate the wrong location. The advance poll is next door at the ...

Fort Frances council is poised to give final approval to this year's municipal budget. An increase in the tax rate of 1.97% to the municipal rate (1.83% with the education rate included) is being cons...

It was a quiet day on the provincial election campaign trail, with only the leaders of the Liberal and Green Parties making campaign announcements. Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie used the opportunity t...

Advance polls open Thursday across northwestern Ontario. They go from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Voters must bring one piece of ID showing their name and their voter inform...

New Gold is forecasting a longer life for its Rainy River Mine. An updated life-of-mine plan indicates operations continuing at least until 2033, with open pit mining coming to a close in 2028. A prev...

Toronto Pearson International Airport is slowly getting operations back to normal following Monday's crash of a Delta Air Lines plane. The plane on arrival from Minneapolis flipped over upon landing. ...

Most of the party leaders were back on the campaign trail a day after Monday's televised leaders debate. NDP leader Marit Stiles spent her day in the Toronto area. She says she remains focused on elec...

The party leaders put a northern lens to their platforms during a debate held in North Bay on Friday. Forestry was among the topics raised. PC leader Doug Ford is promising protection to northern Onta...

Fort Frances town council is allowing the Fort Frances Lakers to hang banners along King's Highway. The banners will highlight team members. Councillor Steve Maki says it will help promote the club. "...