Author Archives: Randy Thoms

PC leader Doug Ford kicked off the provincial election in Windsor on Wednesday. Using the Ambassador Bridge to Detroit, Michigan, as a backdrop, Ford reiterated the need for a stronger mandate in the ...

The province has an agreement with Aroland First Nation on a road that could lead to the Ring of Fire. Two existing roads, Anaconda Road and Painter Lake Road, will be upgraded, which could eventually...

The town of Fort Frances has filled a vacancy on its administration team. Chelsea Greig has officially been named Town Clerk. The former Deputy Clerk was filling the position on in interim basis since...

Officials with the District of Rainy River Services Board are happy with their meetings at the recent Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference in Toronto. Board members met with several provinci...

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund has approved funding for several projects in the Rainy River District. More than $1.8 million is being dispersed to 10 economic development projects and 19 internshi...

The Ontario Legislature has now been dissolved. Premier Doug Ford met Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, Edith Dumont, Tuesday afternoon who accepted the Premier's advice to dissolve Parliament at 4 p.m....

Elections Ontario says it will be ready for Wednesday's election call. A spokesperson tells Acadia News that returning officers are in place across the province who are working to secure office space ...

An active week for provincial police in the Rainy River district. Police responded to 187 calls. It includes eleven motor vehicle collisions and 13 domestic dispute calls. OPP were also called upon 12...

Another northwestern Ontario MP is throwing their support behind Mark Carney for the federal Liberal leadership. Marcus Powlowski believes Carney's financial expertise and leadership are what is neede...

Ontario's Energy Minister is back from a recent visit to Washington. Stephen Lecce joined with Economic Development Minister Vic Fedeli to meet with congressional and business leaders regarding the po...