Flower debate sent back to committee
Fort Frances Mayor June Caul opened up last night's council meeting by acknowledging the recent tragedy in Nova Scotia.
“On behalf of town council, staff and our community, I would like to extend my profound sympathy to the residents of Nova Scotia, who are suffering through the despicable tragedy that happened last week,” she said.
Meth traffickers arrested in Dryden
(DRYDEN, ON) -On April 25, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Dryden Detachment conducted a traffic stop on Highway 17 in Machin Township.
As a result of the traffic stop and further investigation, officers located approximately 15 grams of methamphetamine inside of the vehicle.
Oh deer
There's no shortage of deer in our region, and Arlene Georgeson has been spotting plenty of them along her walks recently. If you're out and about, take your camera with you, and take a picture of the beauty around you. Send it to tips@fortfrances.com, so we can share it with readers!
Reading buddies
Ciaran Allen has been enjoying the warmer weather outside and took the opportunity to look over the newspaper. He was happy to see his friend from school on the front page! How has your family been enjoying the beautiful spring weather? Set your camera to high resolution, snap a picture, and send it to tips@fortfrances.com.
Three days of declines in new cases
TORONTO — Ontario reported 525 more COVID-19 cases Tuesday, ending several days in a row of declines in new cases and likely pushing back any reopening of the province's economy.
Kenney visits Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he toured the damage caused by flooding in Fort McMurray and the province is ready to help.
He and Environment Minister Jason Nixon went to northern Alberta on Monday afternoon.
The city's entire downtown is under an evacuation order due to high water caused by spring ice breakup on the Athabasca and Clearwater rivers.
Elementary teachers ratify deal
TORONTO — Ontario's elementary teachers have ratified their new contract with the provincial government.
The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario says 97 per cent of its teacher members voted in favour of the three-year deal.
It will see teachers get salary increases of one per cent a year for three years, and four per cent annual increases to benefits.
Ford unveils guiding principles to reopen province after virus
TORONTO — yesterday, the Ontario government released A Framework for Reopening our Province, which outlines the criteria Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health and health experts will use to advise the government on the loosening of emergency measures, as well as guiding principles for the safe, gradual reopening of businesses, services and public spaces.
Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.
Campbell adjusting to COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO — Professional athletes are often creatures of habit, and that's helping Jamal Campbell deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Showers for tonight
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 6 C (43).
Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud before clearing overnight with a high of 16 (61) and a low of one (34).
Thursday will be sunny and clear with a high of 20 (68) and a low of five (41).