Author Archives: Randy Thoms

Ontario's Premier is calling for investments that strengthen the protection of the border with the U.S. It's Doug Ford's latest response to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's threat of tariffs. Sever...

The province government is issuing cheques totalling over $195,000 to seniors' centres in northwestern Ontario. It is the final installment of a planned increase announced last June. The funding is us...

Unexpected operational challenges are blamed for a shortfall in production at New Gold's Rainy River Mine. A total of 60,768 ounces were produced at the mine during the last three months of 2024. That...

Any water and ice rescues conducted by the Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service in the immediate future will be done from shore. The move allows the department to get up-to-date equipment and training...

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario says homelessness has reached a tipping point. It identifies more than 80-thousand as being homeless in 2024. Nearly 25% were under the age of 24. In north...

Provincial Police have seized $26,000 in illegal drugs and other drug-related items from a home in Fort Frances. Quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and psilocybin were discovered when provincial...

Several school boards in northwestern Ontario have been impacted by a data breach of a company that manages student information. They report PowerSchool notified them this week about the breach that o...

The MP for Thunder Bay-Rainy River is not surprised by the resignation of Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader. Marcus Powlowski says the decline in public support and dissent within the party were factor...

Those looking to get rid of their Christmas tree can do so this weekend. The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service is organizing the annual Christmas tree drop-off. It takes place at Daryl's Custom Lan...

Ontario's Premier is putting forward a strategy he says will benefit Canada and the United States. Fortress Am-Can puts great emphasis on energy. It includes integrating electricity grids to allow for...