The Canadian PressCamille Bains VANCOUVER — The First Nations Health Authority says 89 members of its community fatally overdosed from illicit drugs across British Columbia between January and May, an increase of 93 per cent compared with the same period last year. The authority’s acting chief medical officer, Dr. Shannon […]
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The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO — Ontario is set to introduce new legislation to enable the extension of some pandemic emergency orders over the next year. Solicitor General Sylvia Jones says she will introduce the bill at the provincial legislature today. The proposed law would allow the government to extend […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO — Ontarians could face property tax increases and service cuts if upper levels of government don’t provide immediate financial support to municipalities coping with massive pandemic-related costs, leaders of the province’s largest cities and regions said Monday. The municipal leaders said $10 billion in aid […]
Merna EmaraLocal Journalism Initiative Reporter Virginia Bruyere was on hand last week, making and selling beaded items at the Rainy Lake Square Market. The market runs every Thursday in the downtown Fort Frances square, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring local handiwork, produce and other items.
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Three new positive cases of COVID-19 were reported late last week. On July 2, Northwestern Health Unit has received a report of two new positive COVID-19 test results in the Sioux Lookout Health Hub area. The individuals were a 30 year old and a 60 year old, both male. On […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Upper levels of government must stop “wrangling” and provide immediate financial support to municipalities coping with massive pandemic-related costs, leaders of Ontario’s largest cities and regions said Monday. The municipal leaders said $10 billion in aid is needed for communities across the country, and federal […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Virtual voting options are under review by the committee of MPs tasked with figuring out how to run Parliament in the COVID-19 era. Speaker Anthony Rota told MPs today that virtual voting could be done using a special mobile app that would give MPs the […]
Press Release There have been reports of algae blooms on Laurenson Lake in Kenora and Thunder Lake in Dryden. The blooms are being tested to see if they are blue-green algae. At this time the results are not known, so the Northwestern Health Unit is asking people to be cautious […]
Press Release Some Canadian seniors could see a noost in their bank accounts this week, from a one-time federal payment. Seniors across Canada continue to face health, economic, and social challenges due to COVID-19. Many seniors are facing higher costs for food and services due to physical distancing restrictions, while […]
The Associated PressStephen Whyno Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly told The Associated Press on Sunday that the NHL and NHL Players’ Association have agreed on protocols to resume the season. Daly said the sides are still negotiating an extension of the collective bargaining agreement. A CBA extension is crucial to the […]
The Canadian PressOsobe Waberi TORONTO — Ontario’s premier said he won’t order provincial beaches to close even as several municipalities grapple with crowds flocking to their shores amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Doug Ford instead urged Ontario residents Friday to employ “common sense” when visiting the province’s beaches. “If you go […]
