LONDON (AP) – All remaining lockdown restrictions in England will be lifted in a week despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, Britain’s health secretary said Monday, adding it’s the right time to allow Britons a chance to return to normal life. Sajid Javid told Parliament that Britain’s successful vaccine […]
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The Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s (NWMO) Mobile Learn More Centre was parked at the Memorial Sports Centre Arena this weekend to help educate the public about nuclear energy in the country, as well as the ongoing process to select a nuclear waste repository site in the province. The centre features […]
Damon Allen will work with the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders’ coaching staff as part of the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program. It’s the same program former CFL quarterback Henry Burris participated in last year with the Chicago Bears. The Bears decided to keep Burris on their staff for the […]
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SANDWICH, England (AP) – Former champion Zach Johnson was the latest to withdraw from the British Open on Monday because he tested positive for the coronavirus. Louis de Jager, one of 12 players who earned a spot at Royal St. George’s through local final qualifying two weeks ago, also returned […]
By Steve Megargee
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MILWAUKEE (AP) – Phoenix Suns reserve forward Torrey Craig was available to play in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night after injuring his right knee in Game 2. Craig hurt his knee during a collision with driving former teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo in the third quarter of Phoenix’s […]
You’re never too young to start a business. These young entrepreneurs knew how to beat the summer heat – start a drink stand. They said business had been pretty good. – Megan Walchuk photo
By Natali Trivuncic
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
Staff Writer
ntrivuncic@fortfrances.com
The Fort Frances Community Services Executive Committee approved a request to put ice in the middle of August. The request came from Gary Silander, president of the Lakers hockey club. In the report, Aaron Bisson, recreation and culture manager, wrote that the Lakers would use the ice a couple of […]
The Canadian Human Rights Commission confirms it has engaged in “informal discussions” about vaccine passports with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at a time when experts and advocates are debating how to safely reopen Canada’s borders and economy while respecting privacy and human rights. It’s a complicated […]
The Bear Clan Fort Frances will be holding a fundraising barbecue, Sunday July 11, from 5-8 p.m. They are looking for donations of supplies, including smokies, burgers, buns, condiments, plates, napkins and drinks. All the funds raised stay with the local volunteer group. Although they’re best known for their needle […]
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OTTAWA – Nunavut’s member of Parliament is calling on the federal government to appoint a special prosecutor to delve into crimes committed against Indigenous people. Mumilaaq Qaqqaq says perpetrators of abuse at institutions such as residential schools and tuberculosis sanatoria need to be brought to justice. Qaqqaq points to the […]
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BEIJING – Stocks were broadly lower in early trading Thursday, as bond yields continued to fall and investors turned cautious after the market hit a series of record highs last week. The S&P 500 index fell 1.3% as of 10:15 a.m. Eastern. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.1% and […]
