The Associated PressMarina Villeneuve And Lori Hinnant New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed the number of those killed at the World Trade Center on 9-11, health officials said Tuesday. In Britain, Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in intensive care with the virus. At least 3,202 people have […]
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The Fort Frances Times is looking for help from the community to celebrate and recognize International Day of Pink taking place tomorrow, April 8. We want to make our paper as pink as possible to support Day of Pink and fight back against bullying towards the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Send us […]
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(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) encourages businesses and individuals to voluntarily comply with the short-term restrictions introduced by the federal and provincial governments to combat the spread of COVID-19. While education, awareness and compliance are preferred options, officers will apply discretion to lay charges under the provincial […]
-Leanne Donaldson photo This pair of Sandhill cranes has been nesting in the same area for years. With spring, our local wildlife is returning home. If you’re out for a walk, take a camera, set it to high resolution, and see if you can capture some of our local beauty. […]
The Associated PressJenna Fryer CHARLOTTE, N.C.–William Byron led the most laps in NASCAR’s first two virtual races and had nothing to show for his gaming skills. The third time out, he got the win. Byron easily won the iRacing event yesterday at virtual Bristol Motor Speedway, where NASCAR would have […]
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TORONTO — The military is advising people in the Toronto area to expect a large number of its personnel and vehicles on the roads starting on Monday. The Department of National Defence says members of the Joint Task Force Central will be heading from units across Ontario to Canadian Forces […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Applications opened today for the new federal emergency aid benefit for Canadians who lost their income because of COVID-19. The Canada Revenue Agency will open its application portals this morning to those born in the first three months of the year, with those born in […]
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Two new travel-related cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Northwestern region, according to the NWHU. The cases are both travel-related, and reside in Red Lake. “We have done a thorough follow-up with the cases, and anyone affected has been contacted and are in quarantine,” said a Twitter post […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Students across Ontario begin online learning today, more than three weeks after COVID-19 shuttered schools in the name of physical distancing. Teachers will lead the effort with both live and pre-recorded lessons, but the move poses challenges nonetheless. The Ministry of Education has said that […]
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(IGNACE, ON) – Members of The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Ignace Detachment are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing female. Nicole Etherington, 47 years of age of Ignace, Ont. was reported missing on April 5, 2020 and was last seen on March 31, 2020 in Ignace, Ont. She […]
The Associated PressStephen Whyno WASHINGTON–Bobby Mitchell, the speedy Hall of Famer who became the Washington Redskins’ first black player, has died. He was 84. Mitchell split his career with the Cleveland Browns and Redskins and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983. The Hall of Fame […]
Tonight will bring showers and a low of 3 C (37 F). Tomorrow will see showers during the day turning to a chance of flurries overnight with a high of eight (46) and a low of minus-three (27). Wednesday will continue to see flurries or rain showers during the day […]
