Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) will be requiring the use of masks or face coverings for anyone in an enclosed public space, beginning August 17, 2020. NWHU is requiring every business and organization that has an enclosed space accessible to the public to have a mandatory mask use policy. “Over the […]
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By Nomaan Merchant The Associated Press HOUSTON – The U.S. government did not release 100 immigrant children detained with their parents despite this week’s deadline set by a judge who had described family detention centres as “on fire” due to the threat of the coronavirus. Instead, more parents and children […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Canada’s chief public health officer says the federal government is in talks with the CFL about applying quarantine rules to returning American players that are similar to the cohort approach used by the NHL. Dr. Theresa Tam said Tuesday that protocols the NHL has in […]
By Camille Bains The Canadian Press VANCOUVER – The British Columbia government has paused legislation aimed at detaining youth under 19 in care after they overdose but the representative for children and youth joined advocates calling on the province to withdraw it altogether. Jennifer Charlesworth said Monday the proposed changes […]
Fort Frances OPP, in partnership with the North West Region Organized Crime Enforncement Bureau, issued a search warrant on a Fort Frances home, resulting in the seisure of fentanyl. The drug has been responsible for seven overdoses, including one fatality, in the past two weeks.
Nell Laur Even local wildlife has been taking a break from the intense heat we’ve had lately. This white-tailed deer was taking a rest in the shade, while a squirrel hangs out nearby. If you have a great photo, send it to us, so we can share it with local […]
The Canadian PressBy Brenna Owen Yukoners are turning to farming to boost self-sufficiency and build the market for local food, a trend local agriculture experts say is being reinforced by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve seen a huge spike in people who want to garden and have backyard chickens, meat and […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and the risk of a thunderstorm with a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny during the day before clearing overnight with a high of 25 (77) and a low of 14 (57). Wednesday will be […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA – Members of the House of Commons finance committee will meet this afternoon to figure out the details of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s planned testimony. Trudeau and his chief of staff Katie Telford have agreed to speak with the committee as part of a parliamentary probe […]
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(FORT FRANCES, ON) – On July 23, 2020, officers of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break, enter and theft at a local Fort Frances motel establishment. The owner of the business contacted police after returning to his workplace and discovered the […]
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Executive Order 20-81, requiring Minnesotans to wear a face covering in all public indoor spaces and indoor businesses, unless they are alone. The mandate goes into effect on Saturday, July 25. The Thunder Bay District Health Unit adopted a similar policy, which will go into effect […]
By Steven Wine The Associated Press MIAMI – Two major league games scheduled for Monday night were postponed as the Miami Marlins deal with a coronavirus outbreak that stranded them in Philadelphia. The Marlins’ home opener against Baltimore was called off, as was the New York Yankees’ game at Philadelphia. […]
