Author Archives: Randy Thoms

Don't expect to see an increase in the drinking age in Ontario while Premier Ford is in office. In his year-end report, the province's Chief Medical Officer of Health suggests the province should at l...

A possible date for a grand opening of the splash park in Fort Frances has been identified. An advisory committee is recommending June 22nd, the day after school ends. The actual opening for this year...

The Rainy River District School Board has a new trustee. Lori Ann Shortreed was appointed to fill a seat vacated in February by Michael Graham. Shortreed will serve as trustee representing Fort France...

The provincial government is making $1.3 billion available to school boards for new schools or expansion of others. Education Minister Stephen Lecce says it doubles the amount previously available. "T...

The town of Fort Frances is receiving funding to assist with plans to make permanent two former logging vessels. The Hallett and Owandem will be situated near each other on the waterfront. Northern De...

Construction of a new roundabout on Highway 53 is scheduled to begin this summer. It is to be located just south of International Falls at the intersection of County Road 332. The Minnesota Department...

Some optimism from the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario with the recent provincial budget. Chief Executive Officer Doris Grinspun was at Queen's Park at the invite of the Finance Minister. She...

It may cost more to get a NEXUS card. The Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection are proposing the application fee for the alternate form of ID to cross the border increa...

Concern is being expressed about the time it takes Ontario's courts to deal with cases. Provincial cases are supposed to go to trial within 18 months, within 30 months for federal cases. Members of th...

The MPP for Kiiwetinoong is voicing his displeasure with the provincial budget. Sol Mamakwa says it leaves northern Ontario residents behind and does not address issues like the healthcare crisis in t...