Born to Chris and MacKenna, nee Watson, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Arthur Henry, weighing 7 lbs 13 oz on August 4, 2020 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.
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Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 15 C (59 F). Tomorrow will bring a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day and a chance of showers overnight with […]
The Associated Press The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: North Carolina coach Mack Brown said he remains “confident” that the Tar Heels will play football this season after the school shut down in-person undergraduate classes. Brown said Tuesday that the school’s move […]
By Lee Berthiaume The Canadian Press OTTAWA – With only weeks until classes resume, a new survey suggests the majority of Canadian parents plan to send their kids back to school but most would want classes cancelled if there is a new COVID-19 outbreak in their community. The survey by […]
The Canadian Press
TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 125 new cases of COVID-19 and four new deaths related to the virus. The total number of cases now stands at 40,870, which includes 2,793 deaths and 37,126 cases marked as resolved. The province also reported 90 new resolved cases today. Health Minister Christine Elliott […]
By Jordan Press The Canadian Press OTTAWA – The only finance minister to serve under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau suddenly resigned Monday night, saying someone else should guide the country through a long and bumpy economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Bill Morneau said he had considered leaving his role […]
By Stephanie Levitz The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Canada has named a new ambassador to Lebanon, expediting the appointment as that country grapples with the aftermath of a major explosion in Beirut. Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne announced Monday that Chantal Chastenay is taking over the job. She replaces Emmanuelle […]
By By Seth Borenstein The Associated Press California sizzled to a triple-digit temperature so hot that meteorologists need to verify it as a planet-wide high mark. Death Valley recorded a scorching 130 degrees (54.4 degrees Celsius) Sunday, which if the sensors and other conditions check out, would be the hottest […]
Nicole Piotrowski photo Cheech has been spending her summer days lounging on the deck and swimming in the lake. The perfect summer pastime. Do you have pictures of your family – both furry and not-so-furry – enjoying this beautiful summer? Send your pictures to tips@fortfrances.com, so we can share them […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will be sworn in as Canada’s new finance minister later today. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is also looking to prorogue Parliament next month in order to come back with a new speech from the throne and an economic update in […]
