The Canadian PressJillian Kestler-D’Amours MONTREAL–Nurses and other health-care workers blocked two major bridges in Montreal and Quebec City Monday, escalating pressure tactics to push the province to address working conditions they say have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Quebec continues to report more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases a day, […]
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Susan Taylor photo These two pine siskins are duking it out over who gets the best seeds from this feeder in order to prepare for winter. Pine siskins, a member of the finch family, are a constant presence here in the Borderlands and have a fairly unique metabolism that they […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio An Ottawa constable charged in the death of a Somali Canadian man is expected to learn his fate today. Ontario Court Justice Robert Kelly is set to present his verdict in the case of Const. Daniel Montsion, who has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter, aggravated assault […]
The Canadian Press Ontario is reporting 821 new cases of COVID-19 today, and three new deaths due to the virus. Health Minister Christine Elliott says 327 cases are in Toronto, 136 in Peel Region, 79 in Ottawa, and 64 in York Region. The province says it has a backlog of […]
The Associated PressJake Coyle NEW YORK–Netflix on Monday previewed George C. Wolfe’s August Wilson adaptation “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” showcasing Chadwick Boseman’s final performance opposite Viola Davis’ powerhouse blues singer. The film, shot last year, was already one of the year’s most anticipated, coming as the next chapter in Denzel […]
The Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D.–Native American tribes opposed to the Dakota Access Pipeline once again have asked a federal judge to stop the flow of oil while the legal battle over the line’s future plays out. The Standing Rock Sioux and other tribes succeeded on their first attempt, only to […]
The Canadian Press VICTORIA – An earthquake in Alaska caused officials to assess the possibility of a tsunami in British Columbia on Monday before they determined there was no threat. The 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of the Alaska Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings for a vast swath of communities […]
The Canadian Press ASBESTOS, Que.–The Quebec town synonymous with the cancer-causing fibre asbestos has voted for a new name: Val-des-Sources. Mayor Hugues Grimard said Monday night during a live-streamed council meeting that Val-des-Sources won with 51.5 per cent of the vote after three rounds. “It’s a name that represents our […]
Sylvia Johnston photo Halloween is in the air, with this sunset captured by a reader, which reminded her of candy corn in the sky. If you have a great shot, send it to us so we can share it with other readers! Send your pictures to tips@fortfrances.com.
The Canadian Press TORONTO – Stricter public health measures come into effect in York Region today in a bid to tackle what the Ontario government has called an “alarming” surge in COVID-19 cases. The region north of Toronto has moved back into a modified Stage 2 of the province’s pandemic […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a a chance of flurries and a low of -8 C (18 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with periods of snow throughout the day and overnight with a high of two (36) and a low of minus-two (28). Wednesday will be cloudy with a […]
