Northwestern Ontario - as a region, politically is defined as the land mass and communities situated between White River and/or Marathon, Manitouwadge and Longlac to the east to the Manitoba border and between the Minnesota border north. Fort Frances is Fort Frances - NOT Francis. The town is named after Lady Frances Simpson which was originally a Hudson's Bay trading post.
As for discussion of Northwestern Ontario joining Manitoba or separating as its own provinces have long been debated and will continue to be debated until the end of time. Will any of it happen. Likely not, but it's creates good discussion.
Northwestern Ontario - as a region, politically is defined as the land mass and communities situated between White River and/or Marathon, Manitouwadge and Longlac to the east to the Manitoba border and between the Minnesota border north. Fort Frances is Fort Frances - NOT Francis. The town is named after Lady Frances Simpson which was originally a Hudson's Bay trading post.
As for discussion of Northwestern Ontario joining Manitoba or separating as its own provinces have long been debated and will continue to be debated until the end of time. Will any of it happen. Likely not, but it creates good discussion.