Author Archives: Randy Thoms

New stamps are being issued by Canada Post to reflect the history and legacy of Canada's residential school system. The stamps were created to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation...

Ontario's Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism is stepping away from his responsibilities for a period of time. Michael Ford posted on social media that he is taking a leave of absence to prio...

More for you. That's the slogan Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie will use in the lead-up to the next provincial election. In a speech to delegates attending the party's annual meeting and policy ...

A public meeting tonight will allow residents to offer their suggestions for next year's budget for the town of Fort Frances. Some are already offering suggestions. One seeks increased safety measures...

The Fort Frances Lakers home game scheduled for tonight at the Ice for Kids Arena with the Red Lake Miners has been cancelled. Team officials say the Miners were having troubles with their bus and are...

The process of coming up with a new tagline is underway. A survey on the town's website gives the public a chance to help craft a new tagline that will replace Boundless. The phrase came into use a de...

A charter challenge of provincial legislation that permits hospitals to transfer patients requiring an alternative level of care to a long-term home will be discussed in a courtroom next week. The Ont...

The Cyclone Swim Club could see their pool charges reduced. Fort Frances town administration is proposing a 15% reduction to the hourly fee paid by the club to use the swimming pool at the Memorial Sp...

Manitoba's Premier continues to be the most popular in Canada. The latest Angus-Reid poll has Wab Kinew with 66% support. He is the only premier over the 50 per cent mark. Alberta's Danielle Smith, Ne...

Two vessels significant to the history of Fort Frances could have their final resting places by next August. The town is now seeking a firm to do the engineering and construction work for the relocati...