The Associated PressStephen Whyno Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told The Associated Press on Sunday that the NHL and NHL Players’ Association have agreed on protocols to resume the season. Daly said the sides are still negotiating an extension of the collective bargaining agreement. A CBA extension is crucial to the […]
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The Canadian PressOsobe Waberi TORONTO — Ontario’s premier said he won’t order provincial beaches to close even as several municipalities grapple with crowds flocking to their shores amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Doug Ford instead urged Ontario residents Friday to employ “common sense” when visiting the province’s beaches. “If you go […]
The Associated Press The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: The Milwaukee Bucks have closed their practice facility following the team’s Friday round of testing for the coronavirus. Bucks officials confirmed Sunday that they had closed the facility and that they aren’t planning […]
Kendra Scott Even the beavers seem to be spending more time at home – this one even got satellite TV! A reader spotted this beaver lodge in the way to Kenora, near Finland. If you spot something photo-worthy, take a picture and send it in, so we can share it […]
The Canadian PressHina Alam VANCOUVER—White-throated sparrows are changing their tune – an unprecedented development scientists say has caused them to sit up and take note. Ken Otter, a biology professor at the University of Northern British Columbia, whose paper on the phenomenon was published on Thursday, said most bird species […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is naming Bob Rae as Canada’s new ambassador to the United Nations. He announced the appointment this morning. It’s the latest appointment for the former Ontario premier under Trudeau, after having been Canada’s special envoy for humanitarian and immigration issues and, […]
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There were 11 new forest fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by the mid-afternoon of July 05. All three fires are in the Eastern side of Quetico Provincial Park There are currently 29 active forest fires in the Northwest Region. 17 are not under control, eight are under control, one […]
Ken Kellar What better way to beat the heat on a sunny Saturday morning than to take a break in the shade with a friendly gardener? This group had the right idea as they toured Diane and George Glowasky’s gardens during the Friends of the Museum Garden Tour this weekend. […]
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(Rainy River District, ON) – On June 24, 2020, two individuals entered Canada from the United States of America through the Fort Frances port of Entry. Along with other stipulations, the two were instructed by Canada Border Services Agency to drive directly to their destination and remain there for 14 […]
The Canadian Press The Toronto Blue Jays claimed infielder Breyvic Valera off waivers from the San Diego Padres on Thursday while making three more additions to their player pool for the upcoming MLB season. Right-handed pitcher Bryan Baker, infielder Patrick Kivlehan and outfielder Josh Palacios were added to the pool […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson Cameron Champ was added to the field in the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit under a modified PGA Tour policy that allows players who test positive for the coronavirus to be eligible if they had no symptoms and get two negative test results at least 24 […]
