Michelle Cain Sometimes, you just need a break. These ducklings took a break from swimming to sun together on a local dock. If you see something photo worthy, take a picture and send it to us, so we can share it with other readers. Send your photos to tips@fortfrances.com.
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The Canadian Press TORONTO – Ontario is reporting 111 new cases of COVID-19, along with one new death due to the novel coronavirus. The total number of cases now stands at 36,950, which includes 32,785 marked as resolved and 2,723 deaths. The province is also reporting 122 newly resolved cases […]
The Canadian Press The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 4 a.m. ET on July 14, 2020: There are 108,155 confirmed cases in Canada. – Quebec: 56,621 confirmed (including 5,628 deaths, 25,911 resolved) – Ontario: 36,839 confirmed (including 2,722 deaths, 32,663 resolved) – Alberta: 8,826 confirmed […]
Cory Westover Summer is the perfect time to view local wildlife, like this butterfly. Keep your camera handy, so you can capture all the beauty our region has to offer. If you have a great shot of your family, an event or some local wildlife, send it to us at […]
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WASHINGTON – Sources say Canada and the United States are likely to agree to extend their mutual ban on non-essential travel between the two countries for another 30 days.The Canada-U.S. border has been closed to so-called “discretionary” travel like vacations and shopping trips since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA – The federal government is extending its program to subsidize wages in companies hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic until December, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday. The program is the heart of the government’s promise to help Canadians get back to work, even if has […]
The Canadian Press WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says as the North American economy gets back up to speed, Canada’s aluminum production is returning to normal, undercutting the argument for American tariffs on imports from north of the border. Trudeau says he made that point to U.S. President Donald […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford is expected to announce plans for Stage 3 of Ontario’s reopening today. The development comes as the spread of COVID-19 continues to slow. Most of Ontario entered Stage 2 of reopening on June 12, with another seven regions following on June 19. […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuiggeNicole Thompson Teachers in Ontario’s northern school boards are sounding the alarm about back-to-school plans, saying the region’s vast geography and sparse population present challenges not considered in southern parts of the province. School boards provincewide are still in the process of developing contingency plans for September, […]
The Canadian PressRob Drinkwater EDMONTON – As hockey fans gear up for a truncated season to begin next month, some in Canada’s two “hub cities” say the temptation to celebrate – and flout physical distancing guidelines – may prove too great. “I can’t say no to a good time,” said […]
Submitted Lou Neilson spent some time in the sunshine, tending flowers in the courtyard in front of her room at Rainycrest long-term care home in Fort Frances.
