Author Archives: Randy Thoms

The District of Rainy River Services Board (DRRSB) is rewarding four area students with $500 each. The money is part of a bursary program aimed at students considering a career in fields within the Se...

A week of free fishing begins today in Ontario. It is open to any Canadian. They can fish anywhere in the province without the need for a fishing licence or Outdoors Canada until July 7th. "I welcome ...

The labour dispute between WestJet and its aircraft mechanics is heading to binding arbitration. The federal Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan directed the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) on ...

The NDP is accusing the Ford government of backing down on plans to reclassify wildland forest firefighters in Ontario. The government announced in February that firefighters would fall under the same...

Canada Day activities in Fort Frances will include a parade. Organizers were worried they would not have enough participants. Beyak Automotive Group is spearheading the Canada Day event and spokespers...

The Ministry of Health says it has started talks with the College of Nurses of Ontario and other healthcare groups about a further expanded role for nurse practitioners. A ministry says the proposed c...

People who have made no effort to repay their COVID benefits could face legal action from the Canada Revenue Agency. The CRA says it will start issuing warnings in July to people who have failed to re...

The Rainy River District School Board will spend almost $64 million on the education of its students in the next school year. That is an increase of more than $3.7 million but also reflects an increas...

Another petition regarding the potential storage of nuclear waste near Ignace is being done by groups that oppose the plan. One was filed with the federal government in May but environmental groups ar...

Library workers in Fort Frances have unionized, The thirteen full and part-time employees voted to join the Canadian Union of Public Employees, The decision was based on issues with management, budget...