Author Archives: Randy Thoms

One-half of the federal Green Party's leadership team is resigning. Jonathan Pedneault says he is stepping down as co-leader for personal reasons. He would not elaborate but expressed his appreciation...

Northwestern Ontario will experience some very warm temperatures in the coming days. A system of very hot weather is currently covering much of western Canada. Environment Canada's Jennifer Smith says...

Road crews with the township of La Vallee are replacing road signs. The municipality posts on its Facebook page that a number of signs were removed and placed elsewhere in the rural area. Caution and ...

Amid a province-wide liquor store workers strike, the provincial government points out where alcohol, beer and wine are still being sold. It has released a highly detailed online map, pointing out the...

Eleven groups and organizations from the Fort Frances area are recipients of funding from the Moffat Family Fund. Over $100 thousand was distributed. The Kenora Rainy River District Child and Family S...

The cost to replace a section of the four-laners in Fort Frances is coming in higher than expected. The lowest tender price to replace a section of Third Street West between York and Central Avenues c...

Ontario Provincial Police say more than two thousand charges were laid by officers across northwestern Ontario during a Canada Day weekend enforcement campaign. The initiative targeted poor and danger...

Pickets now surround LCBO stores in northwestern Ontario. The members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union are fighting against the Ford government's move to expand liquor sales to corner and...

The Memorial Sports Centre is getting ready for a reopening of the pool and the Ice for Kids Arena. The ice will be back for the summer on Monday. It has attracted a lot of interest, including from so...

One of the most important fundraisers for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River takes place in August. Ride for Memories invites area motorcycle enthusiasts on a ride throughout the district. Ex...