Christopher Nolan, one of Warner Bros.’ most important filmmakers, has come out strongly against the company’s decision to debut its films on HBO Max and in theatres in 2021. The “Tenet” filmmaker told The Associated Press Monday that it’s not a good business decision and criticized how the company […]
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The Associated Press NEW YORK–Bob Dylan’s entire catalogue of songs, one of the great treasures in music history, has been acquired by Universal Music Publishing Group for an undisclosed sum. The catalogue includes such modern standards as “Blowin’ In The Wind,” “The Times They Are a-Changin’,” “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,” […]
James McCarten The Canadian Press WASHINGTON, D.C. – Critics of Canada’s most controversial cross-border pipeline projects aren’t taking their demise for granted under president-elect Joe Biden. A new report from the U.S.-based Rainforest Action Network says two of them – Keystone XL and Enbridge’s Line 3 pipeline – are being […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -7 C (19 F). Tomorrow will see clearing skies in the morning but cloudy periods overnight with a high of two (36) and a low of minus-two (28). Wednesday will bring a mix of sun and […]
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The Minnesota Vikings lost 2019 All-Pro linebacker Eric Kendricks to an aggravated calf injury in warmups prior to their 27-24 overtime win against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. The Vikings’ improving defence still came up big, forcing four takeaways. Kendricks had been on the injury report during the week with […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says up to 249,000 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine will arrive on Canadian soil by the end of the month, with the first doses delivered next week. Health Canada is set to approve the vaccine from American-based pharmaceutical company Pfizer and […]
The Canadian Press The federal government is laying plans for the procurement and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. The approval of a vaccine by Pfizer and BioNTech is said to be imminent. The second vaccine in line for approval in Canada is from Moderna. The Canadian military will have a role […]
Ken Kellar photo It’s not too late to pick up a special gift for Christmas, and Harbourfront Oil and Vinegar were set up in the Shaw room at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre on Friday to help the public do just that. The specialty store carries a huge […]
Shawn Jeffords and Paola Loriggio The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario’s expansion of virtual health-care services was too slow leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, and will need more work to continue in an effective and sustainable manner after the global crisis ends, the province’s auditor general said in a […]
The Canadian Press The Toronto Raptors say three members of the organization have tested positive for COVID-19. The Raptors did not disclose who received the positive tests. The team said in a release that the positive results came during the NBA-mandated testing period prior to training camp. The Raptors said […]
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The Thunder Bay Health Science Centre has closed new admissions to its 1A Oncology unit, after declaring an outbreak of COVID-19. The decision to declare or end an outbreak is made in collaboration with Thunder Bay District Health Unit (TBDHU), the hospital said in a release on its website.The Ontario […]
