Author Archives: Randy Thoms

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...

Two initiatives to help people find more information about Canada's residential school system have been released. An environmental scan report provides information about building locations and the con...

An opportunity to learn some basketball skills from professionals playing in Portugal. Thunder Bay's Karissa Kajarinne will put on the camp next month for youth in grades 4 to 12. She says her partner...

The provincial government is making a number of changes to a program established to attract immigrant workers to the province. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program allows employers to nominate worker...

The town of Fort Frances is voicing its support for its staff. It comes in a statement that responds to legal action filed by former Councillor David Kircher. Kircher is asking the court to overturn a...

WestJet continues to deal with the impact of the labour dispute with its aircraft engineers. A deal was reached Sunday, but WestJet had cancelled over 11,00 flights and parked 130 planes. As of Tuesda...

New electric vehicle charging stations are planned for several rest areas in northern Ontario. The provincial government has identified 15 locations. They include rest areas at the Ontario-Manitoba bo...

There will be no Canada Day fireworks in Fort Frances on Monday. Organizers says the forecast for bad weather is prompting the early decision to cancel. No other Canada Day activities have yet been im...