Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will bring periods of rain in the day with a chance of snow or rain overnight with a high of six (43) and a low of zero (32). Wednesday will see a chance of flurries […]
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People around town joined in on the fun and submitted their photos of the Window Walks over the past few days. The Window Walks are an opportunity for people at home to decorate their spaces to provide a fun activity for families who are feeling healthy and not self-isolating or […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords and Salmaan Farooqui TORONTO–Some child care centres will stay open for the kids of health-care workers and first responders, in a move the Ontario government said will help workers focus on responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced the new policy less than […]
The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill When restrictions on public gatherings to combat the novel coronavirus lift, Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum knows his sport will be ready. Until then, he hopes that amateur golfers follow the lead of professionals and stay home. Applebaum spoke about golf’s unique position as a pastime […]
The Associated PressStephen Wade And Mari Yamaguchi TOKYO–The Tokyo Olympics are probably going to happen, but almost surely in 2021 rather than in four months as planned. That became clear after the IOC on Sunday announced it was considering a postponement and would make a final decision within four weeks. […]
The Canadian PressBob Weber Public health officials across Canada and around the world are working flat out to test as many people as possible for the novel coronavirus. Srinivas Murthy is working to figure out how to help them if the result is positive. “What medicines work?” he asks. “We […]
The Canadian Press Quebec is ordering the closure of all restaurant dining rooms and shopping malls until at least May to prevent people from gathering and potentially spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Premier Francois Legault said salons will also have to close, however grocery stores, pharmacies and liquor stores […]
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson and Shawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario is looking at ways to keep coursework going if the COVID-19 pandemic prevents schools from reopening on April 6 as planned, the province’s education minister said in an open letter to parents on Sunday. The announcement builds on previous news that the […]
Eddie Westover alongside his sister, Eleanor reeled up a nice northern. The two enjoyed the sunshine and fresh during Spring Break last week. What have you and your family been doing to stay busy during this extended break? Home renovations? Board games? Hiding out at the cabin? Forts under the […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell MINNEAPOLIS–With the NFL market now open, as teams try to make the math work to support their off-season shopping, the Minnesota Vikings have so far been doing more subtracting than adding. Their first official move of the new league year that began yesterday afternoon was to […]
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The Town of Fort Frances has declared an emergency to the Province of Ontario due to Public Health concerns. The Town of Fort Frances Emergency Management Control Group met today at 1:00pm to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are still actively monitoring the situation and will be continuing to regularly […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The National Arts Centre and Facebook Canada have partnered to support online performances by Canadian artists, including Jim Cuddy and Serena Ryder, during the COVID-19 crisis. The Facebook-National Arts Centre Fund for Performing Artists will provide a total of $100,000 toward online performance between now and March […]
