Author Archives: Randy Thoms

Fort Frances is again without a full-time economic development officer. A town spokesperson confirms with Acadia News that Martin Chitohwa left the position in mid-September. No reason for his departu...

The number of places where certain alcoholic beverages in Ontario can be purchased has grown. All grocery and big-box stores, previously not licensed, are now eligible to sell beer, wine, cider and re...

Provincial Police continue to look into the discovery of a shotgun inside a stolen vehicle. The vehicle was taken from a home in Atikokan at around 6:30 Hallowe'en morning. OPP came across the vehicle...

The provincial NDP continues to lobby for more affordable housing in Ontario. Leader Marit Stiles' plan proposes the construction of at least 250,000 new homes. "We'll do it by providing funding, low-...

The provincial government is making several legislative changes to expand the recognition of military veterans. It includes a new award that will honour them for their contributions to their communiti...

A committee that helped get a portable washroom setup in downtown Atikokan is now hoping to see a permanent facility. A porta-john was put in place in August. The committee says it was well received, ...

The provincial NDP is proposing a housing strategy of their own. Leader Marit Stiles calls it Homes Ontario. She says it makes housing construction easier, faster and more affordable. "We'll start by ...

The Ford government is preparing to give every resident of Ontario $200. The Premier says it is to provide some relief to the high cost of living. "These are tax dollars going back to the taxpayers," ...

There is another freeze on the provincial taxes put on gasoline and fuel. The Ford government is keeping a freeze on tax hikes first imposed in 2022 for at least another year. The government says the ...

An investigation into a break-in has led to charges against four people in Fort Frances. Two men and two women were arrested on charges of drug trafficking, possession of property obtained in a crime ...