British Columbia residents are being told to brace for more rain as an atmospheric river moves south, bringing more precipitation to areas already hit hard by last week’s floods and mudslides. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for British Columbia’s North Coast, warning of potential flooding and landslides […]
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THE CANADIAN PRESS
The first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines for children has arrived in Canada. A UPS plane touched down in Hamilton at around 5:15 p.m. carrying thousands of pediatric doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Health Canada approved the modified shot for use in kids aged five to 11 on Friday, and the […]
By Barbara Surk
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PARIS (AP) – Human rights groups and Western lawmakers are warning that Interpol’s powerful network of global police officers could end up under the sway of authoritarian governments, as the world police agency meets in Istanbul this week to elect new leadership. Representatives of countries like China and the United […]
By Frank Jordans
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BERLIN (AP) – Germany’s health minister said Monday that the rapid rise in coronavirus cases means it’s likely everyone in the country who isn’t vaccinated will have caught COVID-19 by the end of the winter – and some of those will die. Official figures Monday showed more than 30,000 newly […]
By Stephen Wade
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
A video call between Olympic officials and Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, whose nearly three-week disappearance from public view sparked an outcry, was meant to reassure the world that she was safe – but instead has raised more questions. Concern grew in the last week for the former No. 1-ranked […]
Members of the Sunset Country Métis Community gathered at the Fort Frances Civic Centre to raise the Métis Nation Flag on Tuesday. Tuesday was Louis Riel day, marking the anniversary of the execution of the Métis leader on Nov. 16, 1865. Métis week has been celebrated all week. Sunset Country […]
By Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun
Winnipeg Sun
The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) honoured the life and the legacy of Louis Riel this week on the 136th anniversary of his execution. An event and ceremony at the MMF headquarters in Winnipeg on Tuesday saw representatives including Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson and MMF Ministers Anita Campbell and Will Goodon […]
Greg Rickford
Every November 16, Ontarians join the Métis people in commemorating Louis Riel Day and acknowledging his important historical legacy as a political leader, activist and champion of justice. It is a day to honour Riel’s contributions to Canadian Confederation and to protecting the diverse history, culture and identity of the […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Ontario is reporting 711 new COVID-19 cases and five more deaths from the virus today. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 397 of the infected people are not fully vaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status. She says 314 of the cases are in fully vaccinated people. It’s the highest number […]
The Fort Frances Meals on Wheels is seeking volunteer drivers to deliver meals to seniors. To join in, or get more information, call the Riverside Community Support Services at 274-2244. The Fort Frances Senior Centre is looking for a few volunteers to work on a casual basis covering for someone […]
Christmas Hamper applications are being accepted at the Salvation Army. Sponsors and adoptees are also needed for the program. To join, call 807.274.3871 or emailing fort.hamper@ salvationarmy.ca. An awareness walk for National Addictions Awareness Week is being organized for Tuesday, November 23 at 1 p.m. The walk will start at […]
