Author Archives: Randy Thoms

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 identified deficiencies with the structure's coating. Ther...

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 accounts. That has some members of council worried....

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 Queen's Park. She says her proposal would establish ...

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 combined to work over 250,000 hours without a loss-time ...

The provincial NDP is enlisting the help of a former Toronto Mayor to craft the platform that will lead to a new deal for municipalities. David Miller will serve as a special advisor. Leader Marit Sti...

A new advocacy group is forming to demand Ontario get childcare down to $10 a day sooner rather than later. Parents for Childcare is expressing concern with the slow rollout of the federal program. Ch...

Two long-time trustees with the Northwest Catholic District School Board will continue to serve in the board's top positions. Dryden Trustee Kathy Bryck was unopposed in a return as chair. She has bee...

The strike by members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers is not expected to hinder Santa Claus from receiving letters from children who live in the Rainy River District. Postal workers are still ...

The Out of the Cold Warming Centre is now open and is already seeing high demand. One night saw 14 people use the overnight accommodations. Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard of the District of Rainy River Ser...

The provincial NDP wants a better deal for municipalities. Leader Marit Stiles proposes taking back the financial responsibility of affordable housing and homelessness programs while restoring cost-sh...