THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO – Ontario reached the sobering milestone of 300,000 COVID-19 infections today after reporting 1,062 new infections and 20 more deaths linked to the virus. Today’s figures bring the province’s total case count to 300,816 since the onset of the pandemic. Health Minister Christine Elliott says Toronto […]
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CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO – The verdict in Toronto’s van attack trial will be broadcast on YouTube on Wednesday. Alek Minassian has pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of first-degree murder and 16 of second-degree murder. He argues he should be found not criminally responsible due to his autism spectrum disorder. […]
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DETROIT – The U.S. government is investigating complaints of engine compartment fires in nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 small SUVs. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating after getting 11 fire complaints involving the 2013 through 2018 model years. The RAV4 is the top-selling vehicle in […]
Philip to undergo testing and observation for pre-existing heart condition By Danica KirkaTHE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON – Prince Philip was transferred Monday to a specialized London heart hospital to undergo testing and observation for a pre-existing heart condition as he continues to be treated for an unspecified infection, Buckingham Palace […]
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS COPENHAGEN – The Norwegian Nobel Committee said Monday that there are 329 candidates – 234 individuals and 95 organizations – that were nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize by the Feb. 1 deadline. The Oslo-based organization said that it was the third highest number of candidates […]
Second straight win for Manitoba team By Donna SpencerTHE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY – Kerri Einarson won a second straight Canadian women’s curling championship with a 9-7 win over Ontario’s Rachel Homan on Sunday. Einarson, third Val Sweeting, second Shannon Birchard and lead Briane Meilleur from Manitoba’s Gimli Curling Club defeated […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS HALIFAX – The Canadian women’s hockey team opened a camp Monday in Halifax, which is co-hosting the upcoming world championship. Hockey Canada invited 35 players to participate in the seven-day camp closed to the public and media at Scotiabank Centre. The women are training under restrictions because […]
By Donna SpencerTHE CANADIAN PRESS CALGARY – Spruce Meadows is cancelling its summer show jumping series for a second straight year because of the pandemic. The equestrian and soccer facility in Calgary draws dozens of the world’s top riders to its annual summer and fall tournaments, but those competitions were […]
Valentina, Axel and Zedd Hyatt taking a rest on a big snowball after sliding near their house in Fort Frances. Valentina is so happy “it’s finally Spring!!!” with the weather we had last Sunday! It might look a little more wintry again, if you have a picture of your family […]
By Willow Fiddler
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
A surge of COVID-19 infections in Northern Ontario’s Thunder Bay district fuelled by outbreaks at local correctional facilities has resulted in more confirmed cases so far this year than last year, prompting the regional hospital to expand its COVID unit in preparation for a worsening crisis. The Thunder Bay Regional […]
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The Ontario New Democratic Party is pushing for transparency and answers in the wake of a tragic outbreak at Southbridge Roseview long-term care home, which took the lives of 23 residents, and infected 150 residents and staff. Judith Monteith-Farrell, NDP MPP for Thunder Bay-Atikokan, feels the affected families deserve answers. […]
