Author Archives: Randy Thoms
Government Defends Need For New Plates
The provincial government is defending its redesign of Ontario's licence plates. The tag line 'Your to Discover' will be replaced with 'A Place to Grow' on the plates of passenger vehicles and 'Open F...
Apr 16, 2019
Counterfeit Items Seized At Border
A number of counterfeit products have been seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in International Falls. Amplifiers, earbuds and cables and sandwich board were found in rail containers reaching...
Apr 16, 2019
Newcomers Gathering Planned
An opportunity for anyone new in Fort Frances. The Valley Adult Learning Association will be hosting a meet and greet this Friday from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Plaza Lanes. The Association's Tracey Or...
Apr 15, 2019
Salmonella Outbreak Reaches Minnesota
Health officials in Minnesota are looking into cases of salmonella linked to pre-cut melon. It's part of a multi-state investigation that has since led to recalls of fresh cut watermelon, honeydew mel...
Apr 15, 2019
Body Found During Search For Missing Woman
Provincial Police says they've discovered a body in the Turtle River Road area while search for a missing Dryden woman. Police say they also found a vehicle belonging to Susan Tilley. OPP aren't immed...
Apr 15, 2019
Inquest Planned
A coroner's inquest has been called to look into the deaths of two men while operating groomers. 56-year-old Henry Meekis died December 2012 after the groomer he was in broke through ice on Deer Lake ...
Apr 15, 2019
5G Planned By Tbaytel
There is a celebration at Tbaytel with the news it has won more space for its wireless services. Spokesperson Simone Laatu tells us eventually the city-owned utility will be able to deliver high-speed...
Apr 15, 2019
Carbon Tax Court Fight Begins Today
The province's court challenge of the Federal Carbon Tax program begins today. It's being heard at Ontario's Court of Appeal. Ontario is challenging the constitutionality of the tax. The Ford governme...
Apr 15, 2019
Province Promotes New Child Care Tax Credit
The provincial government is outlining more details about its new child care tax credit. Finance Minister Vic Fedeli calls the Ontario Childcare Access and Relief from Expenses credit one of the most ...
Apr 15, 2019
Forest Fires Season Officially Underway
This is no joke but forest fire season is in full swing in northwestern Ontario. To no one's surprise there have been no reported fires since the start on April 1. Ministry of Natural Resources and Fo...
Apr 15, 2019
