Author Archives: Randy Thoms
Busy year for Rainy River Future Development Corp.
It was a busy year for the Rainy River Future Development Corporation in 2024. The Corporation was involved in a number of economic development projects between Fort Frances and Rainy River. Executive...
Jan 23, 2025
Trump says U.S. does not need Canada's oil, lumber and cars
More strong words about Canada from Donald Trump. The U.S. President spoke of his need for new trade tariffs while speaking to delegates attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He ar...
Jan 23, 2025
Pride group expresses concern with U.S. directive
Concern is being expressed about U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order to recognize only two genders. He signed it during his first day in power. Pride groups call it a hostile attack on the t...
Jan 22, 2025
Riverside adds new online payment platform
A more convenient way of paying bills for various services from Riverside Health Care. They can now be done online. Riverside has launched an online payment platform on its website. Major credit and V...
Jan 22, 2025
Funding rolled out for infrastructure projects
The provincial government is releasing more than half a billion dollars to municipalities for infrastructure improvements. It includes $175 million for specific improvements to water services. Infrast...
Jan 21, 2025
NDP pans need for early election
The opposition is rejecting the idea of an early provincial election. Premier Doug Ford has offered hints about going to the polls, including comments this week that he needs a clear mandate to fight ...
Jan 21, 2025
4 seek vacant Atikokan council seat
A special meeting will take place next month to consider a candidate to fill a vacancy on Atikokan council. Council, which opted to appoint someone, has four names to choose from. A meeting on Februar...
Jan 20, 2025
Municipal lobby group launches awareness campaign
Ontario's municipalities are making the public more aware of their funding shortfalls. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario has launched a public awareness campaign in advance of an early prov...
Jan 20, 2025
Fort Frances secures 4 ministerial meetings
A Fort Frances council delegation is in Toronto for meetings with four provincial cabinet ministers. They are meeting with the Ministers of Infrastructure, Health, Municipal Affairs and Housing and th...
Jan 20, 2025
Province offered suggestions to improve tourism
The provincial government is asked to help strengthen its tourism industry. The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) provided a list of suggestions to a legislative committee holding pre-bud...
Jan 17, 2025
