Author Archives: Randy Thoms
New Dean On The Job
For the first time since opening its doors in 2002, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine has a new leader. Dr. Sarita Verma has officially taken over from Founding Dean Dr. Roger Strasser as Dean, ...
Jul 17, 2019
Local Sports Report For Wednesday, July 17
Jaden Gustafson smacked a pair of home runs while Cole Tymkin added another as the Fort Frances Braves blanked Couchiching 15-0 in the Rainy River District Men's Fastball League. Elsewhere, Sight and ...
Jul 17, 2019
Highway 53 Work Starts Monday
Expect traffic delays if you're heading to Duluth this summer. Upgrades to Highway 53 will begin Monday. It includes changes to the intersection at Highways 53 and 1. Construction of four new passing ...
Jul 17, 2019
Traffic Stop Leads To Impaired Charge
A stop for a traffic violation now has an Atikokan man preparing for a court appearance for impaired driving. OPP stopped the vehicle in Atikokan just after 11 a.m. last Friday. When the driver did po...
Jul 17, 2019
Canoeist Found Safe At Quetico
A safe end to a search for a missing canoeist in Quetico Provincial Park. OPP were called late Saturday afternoon about a man who failed to meet up with another at a scheduled rendezvous point and was...
Jul 17, 2019
Evacuees Charged In Regina
Three people who were evacuated because of the threat of forest fires in northwestern Ontario now facing assault charges in Regina. Regina Police says the charges stem from two separate incidents at t...
Jul 17, 2019
Labour Inspectors Fanning Out Across The Province
An inspection of businesses who hire mainly young people is underway across the province. It's focusing on businesses like retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and recreational facilities, places who of...
Jul 16, 2019 Labour Minister Monte McNaughton has announced a summer inspection blitz across the province.
People's Party of Canada Facing Protests
An activist group is being vocal about its opposition to the People's Party of Canada. It's the new political party created by former Conservative MP Maxime Bernier. Members of the Anti Racist Solidar...
Jul 16, 2019
Green Party Leader Sees Green Initiatives In Action
The leader of Ontario's Green Party says Ontarians are ready to do their party to fight climate change. Mike Schreiner recently completed a partial tour of Ontario where he says he saw several example...
Jul 16, 2019
Local Sports Report For Tuesday, July 16
Rylee Redford slugged a pair of home runs, including a grand slam to help the Fort Frances Angels to a 15-7 win over the Red Gut Babes in the Rainy River District Women's Fastball League. In a make-up...
Jul 16, 2019
