Author Archives: Randy Thoms

We "fall back" to standard time this weekend. A sleep expert says our bodies actually adjust much better compared to the "spring ahead" time change in March. Dr. Julie Carrier says we get an extra hou...

The opioid crisis in northern Ontario is being called a public health emergency by one northern Ontario MPP. Jamie West, the NDP member for Sudbury, is demanding the Ford government make the declarati...

Fort Frances Muskies football team onto the semi-finals in the Winnipeg High School Football League's Division 3. The Muskies easily dispatched Brandon's Neelin Spartans yesterday in Winnipeg 47-9. Th...

It's taking longer to deal with cases before the courts. A study released by Statistics Canda says it's taking an average of 119 days in adult criminal court and 113 days in youth court. Compared to a...

Owners of the mill in Barwick is reporting a drop in earnings over the last three months. Norbord says adjusted earnings came in at $33 million compared to $36 million in the previous quarter and $211...

It's Hallowe'en and a large number of trick or treaters are expected to haunt the Fort Frances Public Library tonight. That's where Trunk or Treat will take place. Chair of the organizing committee Sa...

Some students from Fort Frances High School will be at the Fort Frances Library as well. They will be there to collect non-perishable food items. Spokesperson Julia McManaman says it's all of part of ...

There are other events for the young trick or treaters in the Rainy River district tonight. Residents at long-term care facilities across the region are also welcoming the youngsters. You can visit th...

Health Canada is offering some tips to ensure a safety Halloween night. Product Safety Officer Dennis Kim says make sure kid's costumes fit well. "Flowing skirts, capes, baggy sleeves and other things...

Preparations can officially begin for the building of a major power line connecting 17 remote First Nations to the grid. Wataynikaneyap Power CEO Margaret Kenequanash says they secured up to $1.9-bill...