Borderland News
Province ready to start pre-budget consultations
The provincial government is going to start pre-budget consultations next month. A total of six are planned. The only one scheduled for northwestern O...
1h ago
Feds pulling tax off groceries, clothes and toys, offering cheques next year
You will soon get a break at the check-out and paying the bill at your favourite restaurant. The federal government is moving to lift the GST on thing...
3h ago
Nestor Falls restaurant destroyed by fire
A restaurant in Nestor Falls has been destroyed by fire. It broke out at Green's Barbeque and Bar before 8:00 a.m. on Thursday. Fire chief Mike Kakewa...
6h ago
McCain Foods, Cavendish Farms accused of price fixing
Two Canadian potato companies have been named in a pair of lawsuits stateside. McCain Foods and Cavendish Farms are among four companies named in the ...
7h ago
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Trudeau expected to unveil "major affordability" measures ahead of holidays
The Trudeau government is expected to announce a significant affordability package on Thursday, including temporary GST relief on items like children'...
9h ago
Council approves water tower upgrade
The town of Fort Frances will proceed with upgrades to its water tower. The project is estimated to cost over $4 million. A recent inspection identifi...
21h ago
Capital budget taps deep into reserve accounts
The town of Fort Frances is looking at spending more than $29 million in its 2025 capital budget. Almost half of the revenue would come from reserve a...
22h ago
Return program sought for certain beverage containers
A Liberal MPP is trying to kick-start plans for a refundable return program in Ontario. Mary-Margaret McMahon introduced a Private Member's Bill in Qu...
22h ago
Power Corp. reaches new safety milestone
Staff at the Fort Frances Power Corporation are being recognized for their efforts to stay safe on the job. The utility's eleven employees have combin...
23h ago
NDP turns to former mayor for help
The provincial NDP is enlisting the help of a former Toronto Mayor to craft the platform that will lead to a new deal for municipalities. David Miller...
23h ago
New group seeks stronger childcare support
A new advocacy group is forming to demand Ontario get childcare down to $10 a day sooner rather than later. Parents for Childcare is expressing concer...
Nov 20, 2024
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault resigns
Employment Minister Randy Boissonnault has stepped away from his cabinet duties. The prime minister's office says he'll focus on clearing the allegati...
Nov 20, 2024
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