The Canadian PressAllison JonesShawn Jeffords TORONTO — Ontario’s COVID-19 testing levels lagged well below its capacity for a fifth straight day Friday, as at least one local health unit looked to boost its numbers through random testing. Premier Doug Ford said he has asked provincial health officials to deliver a […]
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Jen Tkachyk Chase Tkachyk, and his identical twin brothers, Walker and Finn, have been enjoying a new bouncy house their Grandma bought them, to keep them entertained while parks are closed. What has your family been doing to stay active and safe during COVID-19? Take a high resolution picture, and […]
The Associated Press CHICAGO—Lydia Wahlke has resigned as chief legal officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation, two months after she was placed on administrative leave. The federation announced her departure in a note to staff Thursday and said she will be a consultant through Sept. 15. Wahlke was put on […]
The Associated PressBy Paul Newberry ATLANTA — With an eye toward getting back on the field during a pandemic, the NFL is working on a helmet face guard that might provide the same sort of protection as a surgical mask. Atlanta Falcons president Rich McKay, who heads up the league’s […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA — The federal government is to provide more financial support to help off-reserve Indigenous People weather the COVID-19 pandemic. The additional funding expected today comes amid criticism that the Trudeau government has largely ignored the plight of thousands of Indigenous people who live off-reserve and in […]
The Canadian Press BROOKS, Alta.—The JBS beef-processing plant in southern Alberta was planning to return to two shifts a day on Thursday for the first time in a month. The company had reduced operations at the plant to one daily shift of between 700 and 1,100 employees after some tested […]
The Canadian PressBy Julian McKenzie MONTREAL — Jason Dorrington was looking forward to playing for six softball teams this summer, until recreational sports across the country ground to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Individual, non-contact sports like golf and tennis have been given the green light to play […]
The Canadian PressBy Allison Jones TORONTO—Premier Doug Ford is vowing to increase COVID-19 testing after several days of low numbers, while also warning he will re-enact restrictions if the amount of new cases climbs. Despite fewer than 10,000 tests being completed in each of the past three days – levels […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 413 new COVID-19 cases today, and 31 more deaths. That brings the province to a total of 24,187 cases, which is an increase of 1.7 per cent over the previous day. Ontario’s growth rate in cases has steadily hovered between 1.5 and […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL — Quebec says limited outdoor gatherings will be permitted starting Friday as the province continues to record a downward trend of new COVID-19 cases. Deputy premier and Public Security Minister Genevieve Guilbault also announced today that dentist offices across the province ‚Äî and hair salons outside […]
The Associated PressBy Alicia Rancilio LOS ANGELES — Geoff Johns, the former president and chief creative officer of DC Entertainment, considered his sister akin to a superhero, but instead of otherworldly strength or special powers, her special gift involved her generous heart and sense of adventure. “She always wanted to […]
Want to get the word out about your event or organization? e-mail is to tips@fortfrances.com to be included in our listing. Grand Council Treaty 3 is hosting an online Science Fair for Treaty 3 community members aged six and up. This week’s theme is Water, and submissions can be in […]
