The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford teased good news on steps toward reopening for retail stores, parks, cottagers and people missing loved ones Monday, as long as the province’s COVID-19 numbers keep going down. Ontario reported 370 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, bringing the provincial total 2.1 […]
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The Canadian PressGiuseppe Valiante MONTREAL — On Sunday, a small town north of Montreal felt it necessary to write a message on its Facebook page specifying that its cellphone tower did not have 5G capability in response to numerous questions from concerned citizens. By 4 a.m. Monday morning, the tower […]
It can’t all the fun and games. Brecken Mann is busy keeping up on his school work during the COVID-19 crisis. The province and local school boards have implemented a number of learn at home measures to carry kids through until school resumes. All students have been out of school […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK — Journey is the latest act to cancel their 2020 tour because of the coronavirus pandemic. The rock band was supposed to kick off their new tour on May 15 but announced Monday that they would no longer hit the road. Band members said they […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge One of the few industries granted permission to ease pandemic-related restrictions in Ontario voiced frustration on Monday, saying unclear rules around the operation of garden centres do little to offer economic relief. The Ontario government’s first tentative steps toward reopening the economy involved releasing a short […]
The Associated PressDennis Waszak Jr. NEW YORK — Running back Frank Gore has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the New York Jets, agent Drew Rosenhaus announced. Gore, who turns 37 next Thursday, will join a Jets backfield that also includes Le’Veon Bell and fourth-round draft pick La’Mical […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low of 0 C (32 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 11 (52) and a low of minus-four (25). Thursday will be sunny with a chance of flurries developing overnight and a high of six (43) with a […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — The winners of this year’s postponed Canadian Screen Awards will be revealed in a series of virtual presentations later this month. The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television made the announcement in partnership with CBC and CTV, and with the support of Telefilm Canada and […]
Beverley Gulushak Andy Gushulak has been enjoying the spring weather on his scooter. What has your family been doing to stay busy during COVID-19? Take a picture and send it to us, so we can share it with readers! E-mail your submission to tips@fortfrances.com.
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 370 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 84 more deaths. That brings the provincial total to nearly 17,923 cases, including 1,300 deaths and 12,505 resolved cases – nearly 70 per cent of all of Ontario’s cases. The new provincial total is 2.1 […]
The Associated PressJenna Fryer CHARLOTTE, N.C. — William Byron showed he’s the sharpest gamer in NASCAR’s iRacing Series with his third victory in four events. Byron passed Timmy Hill with seven laps remaining at virtual Dover International Speedway, where NASCAR was scheduled to actually race Sunday, to win yet again […]
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(EMO, ON) – A two year fraud investigation has ended in charges. On April 29, members of the Ontario Provincial Police in the Rainy River District and the Northwest Region Crime Unit concluded a fraud investigation which began in June of 2018. This investigation uncovered the fraudulent use of over […]
