It is with great sadness that the family of John David Ward announces his passing on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances with his wife by his side. A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 7:00 p.m. until […]
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By Allison Jones
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – A survey from the Angus Reid Institute suggests that the pandemic has changed the way most Canadians think about their future with long-term care. The survey finds that just 18 per cent of respondents say their views haven’t changed since COVID-19 hit, but about half of those surveyed […]
By Hina Alam
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
VANCOUVER – A combination of drought, heat and drier fuels is causing larger areas to burn in British Columbia, says an expert. Kira Hoffman, a post-doctoral researcher with University of British Columbia’s faculty of forestry, said climate change is expected to create longer wildfire seasons because of more drought, which […]
MONTREAL – Quebecers might need to be patient as they try to register in Loto-Quebec draws intended for those who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Quebec government has said the lottery is an attempt to get 75 per cent of its eligible population fully […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – International travellers arriving at Canada’s largest airport may now be funnelled into different customs lines based on their vaccination status. Toronto’s Pearson International Airport says it may be splitting passengers coming from the U.S. or other international destinations into vaccinated and partially or non-vaccinated queues. A spokeswoman for […]
By Elena De Luigi
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Three refugees from South Sudan competing at the Olympics will be heading to a Canadian college this fall under a program that gives students displaced by conflict a chance to pursue their academic goals. Rose Nathike Likonyen, Paulo Amotun Lokoro and James Nyang Chiengjiek are currently members of […]
By Jari Tanner
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
HELSINKI (AP) – U.S. pop singer Pink has offered to pay a fine given to the Norwegian female beach handball team for wearing shorts instead of the required bikini bottoms. Pink said she was “very proud” of the team for protesting against the rule that prevented them from wearing shorts […]
More than two dozen students have been meeting this week at the Fort Frances High School football field for a touch football and skills camp, led by the Muskies coaching team. The program is free of charge and open to anyone in Grades 7-12 interested in learning some skills or […]
By Elena De Luigi
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Canadians are expressing frustration at still being unable to drive across the border to the U.S. for a casual visit, even though their fully vaccinated American counterparts will soon be able to do so. The federal government recently said restrictions on U.S. citizens and permanent residents fully immunized […]
The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship is this weekend! Although traditional celebrations have been set aside this year, the boat launch and weigh-ins can still be viewed by the public, with social distancing in mind. For the full line-up and schedule, visit www.canadianbass.com. A free non-contact football skill and touch […]
By Geir Moulson And Frank Jordans
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BERLIN (AP) – With just months to go before her 16-year leadership of Germany ends, Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday defended her efforts to promote gender equality and curb climate change but expressed regret that some decisions, in hindsight, were made too late. Merkel has generally resisted commenting on her […]
