The Canadian Press TORONTO–Students in Ontario will begin returning to the classroom in person today for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The province shuttered all schools on March 13 after cases of coronavirus disease began to rise. This fall, boards will offer a mix of […]
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Andrew Dampf The Associated Press ROME–Rafael Nadal is preparing his return to tennis after a seven-month layoff at next week’s Italian Open. “The Foro Italico is always a special place for me and even more so this year as it will be my first tournament following a long period without […]
The Canadian Press THUNDER BAY, Ont. – Ontario’s First Nation chiefs are calling on the provincial government to reflect on its relationship with Indigenous people on 25th anniversary of the Ipperwash crisis. Chiefs of Ontario head Alvin Fiddler said in a statement over the weekend that distrust between First Nations […]
Ken Kellar photo There’s never time to rest when you’re a chipmunk getting ready for the winter, and there are few better places for chipmunk treats than a deck at a cabin. Send us the photos you’ve taken of local wildlife to tips@fortfrances.com. – Ken Kellar photo
The Canadian Press The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 11:13 a.m. EDT on Sept. 8, 2020: There are 132,299 confirmed cases in Canada. – Quebec: 63,876 confirmed (including 5,770 deaths, 56,162 resolved) – Ontario: 43,161 confirmed (including 2,813 deaths, 38,958 resolved) – Alberta: 14,474 confirmed […]
WASHINGTON–The holidays must go on, even with a pandemic and a heated presidential election. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are opening the White House to the public for Christmas decorating and are seeking volunteers. The White House is also inviting musicians, bands and choirs to apply for […]
Tonight will be cloudy with a chance of showers and a low of 7 C (45 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and cloud with a chance of showers during the day before clearing overnight with high of 18 (64) and a low of nine (48). Saturday will […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues his virtual tour of Canada today, with electronic visits to the Atlantic provinces. He conducted a virtual tour of British Columbia on Wednesday, meeting with Premier John Horgan and consulting with business and environmental leaders about how to ensure a green economic […]
