The Canadian PressSalmaan Farooqui TORONTO — Doug Ford extended emergency orders meant to stop the spread of COVID-19, but the Ontario premier is unsure whether schools will shut for the year. The emergency orders will be extended until Apr. 23, Ford said on Saturday, as he revealed the province’s death […]
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The Associated PressKen Maguire BRUSSELS–Athletes completing doping bans over the next year will be eligible to compete in the postponed Tokyo Olympics, an unintended effect of the coronavirus pandemic that has some crying foul. Turkish runner Gamze Bulut, for example, will now have plenty of time to qualify for a […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford vowed Wednesday to immediately and vastly increase the number of COVID-19 tests Ontario performs after the province faced criticism for allowing most of its lab capacity to sit idle for days. The province has been conducting fewer than 4,000 tests per […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Health care workers should immediately be restricted to working for only one long-term care or retirement home to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the head of an association representing Ontario’s registered nurses said. Doris Grinspun, the CEO of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, said she […]
Ken Kellar Shopping restrictions, physical distancing measures and the impending Easter weekend shut down led to a sizeable line-up outside Walmart in Fort Frances this morning. The store, like many others in the district, has implemented a number of safety measures regarding COVID-19, including limiting the number of customers in […]
Kailey Yellowega photo Hudson and his Mom have found a fun way to stay active while social distancing, and the birds seem to be having fun too! What is your family doing to stay active and have fun while social distancing? Take along a camera, set it to high resolution, […]
Although physical events are on hold, the internet has become a great place to connect with each other. If you know of an organization, individual or group in our district offering activities to take part in, send us a message at tips@fortfrances.com. The Fort Frances Public Library will be posting […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -8 C (18 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and clouds during the day turning to a cloudy with a chance of flurries overnight and a high of four (39) with a low of […]
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With spring weather here and the snow melting, litter and garbage that was hidden in the snow is now visible. There is a chance that discarded needles may be a part of the garbage found around our communities. NWHU has needle pick up kits, can provide training on how to […]
The Associated PressJohn Wawrow It makes little difference to Alexis Lafreniere when, where or how he’ll learn about being selected in the NHL draft. The 18-year-old from Quebec simply can’t wait to begin the next step of his promising career with the NHL’s entire calendar of events on hold due […]
The Canadian Press ST. MARYS, Ont.–The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame is posting its 2020 induction ceremony because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Toronto Blue Jays first baseman and two-time World Series champion John Olerud, 2006 American League MVP Justin Morneau of New Westminster, B.C., former Blue Jays pitcher Duane […]
The Associated PressMesfin Fekadu NEW YORK–Andrea Bocelli will sing at the Duomo of Milan on Easter Sunday sending a message of love and hope to the world during the coronavirus pandemic, but the Italian tenor says it’s not a concert. Instead, he calls it a “prayer.” “I received this invitation […]
