New Campaign To Save Tourist Centres Launched

Not for Sale.

That's the latest campaign from Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell in the ongoing fight to keep tourist information centres in Fort Frances, Kenora and Rainy River open.

She's unveiled a  post-card campaign, asking people to fill out.

Campbell says Tourism Minister Michael Chan needs to understand the industry is too vital to the area to be put in jeopardy by centres' closings.

Doctors Talks Stalled

It seems the tough labour negotiations between Ontario's doctors and the province have reached an impasse.

The talks stalled late last week.

Health Minister Deb Matthews agreed Friday to the use of a conciliator, but insisted doctors agree to a wage freeze and set a deadline of yesterday to reach a new agreement.

Shape Your Future Fair Planned

Workplace and educational opportunities will be showcased at an event in Fort Frances  later month.

A first-ever career fair is being hosted by NCDS on May 24th

Cathy Tysz says it's for people of all ages.

Tysz says they have so far over 50 organization taking part with a lot of hand on activities.

Education Saluted

This is both Education and Catholic Education week across Ontario.

Education Director for the Rainy River District School Board Heather Campbell says its an opportunity to showcase the schools to the public.

All schools across the district have events planned.

Nurses Week Recognized

 This is also Nursing Week in Ontario.

Riverside Health Care employs 90 registered nurses and 70 registered practical nurses.

It's chief nursing executive Lori Maki says they all play important roles in provide the best care possible.

A special recognition night will happen Thursday at the Fort Frances Legion for all nurses.

WSIB Short Of Funds?

There's a risk Ontario's Workplace Safety and Insurance Board won't be able to meet its obligations to more than 200-thousand injured workers in the next 20 years.

A report on the WSIB says the agency has less than 55 per cent of what it needs.

Three Complete Marathon For Canadian Cancer Society

Three Rainy River residents were among the 2,500 runners in Winnipeg that helped raise over $100-thousand  for the Canadian Cancer Society.

OPP Constable Anne McCoy and Ginger Bragg of Emo completed the half marathon hosted by Winnipeg Police in just under two hours.

Atikokan's Danyelle Kora finished in under 3.

Allan Cup 60th

A milestone for Fort Frances Allan Cup winning team.

It was 60 years ago that the Canadians beat Stratford on home ice to claim supremacy in Canada's senior hockey.

Gord Calder was a part of the team's run up until the final series.

He calls the win a thrill of a lifetime.

The Canadians were inducted into the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 1984.