Submitted photo Paisley and Connor McTavish are making friends with the birds. They downloaded plans they found online, and built a birdhouse with their Grandpa Doug McTavish. What has your family been doing to stay busy during COVID-19? Take a picture and send it to us at tips@fortfrances.com, so we […]
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A pair of local sisters are doing their part to help lift the spirits of residents on both sides of the border during these unprecedented times. Cassandra Armstrong, 9, and Callahan Armstrong, 18, are sharing their gifts in music, dance and storytelling over the last three-plus weeks over the internet […]
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES–A pair of fans in New York sued Major League Baseball, Commissioner Rob Manfred and the 30 teams, asking for their money back for tickets and for certification of class-action status. The lawsuit was filed yesterday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles by Matthew Ajzenman, […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 551 new COVID-19 cases today, and 38 new deaths. The new provincial total of 11,735 cases is a 4.9 per cent increase over Monday’s total, which is the lowest growth rate in weeks. That comes a day after new provincial modelling suggests […]
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(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Police are hoping time is nearly up for these clever criminals. Members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for public assistance in the investigation of a mischief in the community. Signs and infrastructure on Meno Ya Win Way were […]
The Associated PressJohn Carucci NEW YORK — The coronavirus pandemic almost upended a new podcast about the hit TV series “The Sopranos” before it even started. But hosts and series actors Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa said fans pleaded with them to find a way to do it. They did […]
The Associated PressRonald Blum NEW YORK–Major League Baseball players are upset over the prospect teams may seek additional pay cuts if games are played in empty ballparks due to the coronavirus outbreak. Their anger was stoked last week when New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he was told by Mets […]
The Associated PressStephen Wade TOKYO–An open conflict broke out between Tokyo Olympic organizers and the IOC today over who will pay for the unprecedented year-long postponement. Tokyo spokesman Masa Takaya said the organizing committee asked the Switzerland-based International Olympic Committee to remove a comment from its website suggesting that Prime […]
Nicole Johnson Nicole Johnson and her son have been taking long walks in the fresh air, during COVID-19. His new favourite outdoor game is finding “dinosoar eggs.” What has your family been doing to stay healthy and active during COVID-19? Take along a camera, snap a picture, and send it […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -5 C (23 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a high of seven (45) and a low of minus-five (23). Thursday will bring a mix of sun and cloud during the day with a chance […]
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(KENORA, ON) Thinking about having a get-together? Think again. Police are actively responding to calls regarding gatherings over five, which are currently illegal in Ontario. Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint regarding a large group of people gathering at a residence in […]
The Associated PressTim Booth The latest results of the joint testing done by the NFL and the players’ union was released yesterday, concluding a comprehensive new testing method that went beyond examining only new helmet models joining the market this year. As the NFL and NFLPA continue to evolve testing […]
