The Canadian PressBob Weber The U.S. government is increasingly concerned with pollution from British Columbia mines following new research that shows contaminants in a river south of the border came from Canada. In a letter obtained by The Canadian Press, the Environmental Protection Agency is demanding the provincial government hand […]
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The Associated PressStephen Whyno The NFL’s successful virtual draft and uncertainty surrounding the resumption of hockey this season have raised the possibility of an NHL draft held before the Stanley Cup Final. After postponing its draft scheduled for June 26-27 in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the NHL is considering […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Stores in Ontario are allowed to reopen today for curbside pickup after a weekend that saw the spread of COVID-19 slow to a pace not seen since March. The measure announced last week is meant to help ramp the economy back up after the pandemic caused unprecedented […]
This great blue heron stopped for a breather on Rainy Lake in early May. These majestic birds are a relatively common sight around our waterways and are known for their elegant movement and unique posture while in flight. According to Canadian Geographic magazine, the great blue heron can fly at […]
Melanie Herr Easton Pelowski has been enjoying the swing set in his backyard this spring. What has your family been doing to stay healthy and active, during COVID-19? Set your camera to high resolution, take a picture and send it to us, so we can share it with readers! Send […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of -6 C (21 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and clear with a high of 10 (50) and a low of minus-two (28). Wednesday will bring a chance of showers during the day with more showers overnight and a high of 12 (54) […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Ontario’s legislature will sit Tuesday and is expected to extend the province’s state of emergency to May 31, while also holding question period again. A statement from the government house leader’s office says unanimous consent is expected to quickly vote on all stages of the […]
Press Release TORONTO — The Ontario government is opening provincial parks and conservation reserves for limited day-use access. The first areas opened today, including Quetico Provincial Park, with the remaining areas opening on Friday May 15. At this time, recreational activities will be limited to walking, hiking, biking and birdwatching. […]
The Canadian Press ST-JEAN-SUR-RICHELIEU, Que.–Quebec children have begun heading back to class today for the first time since March as the province reopens elementary schools and daycares outside the Montreal area. Quebec is the first province to open schools following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and school officials say […]
The Canadian PressNeil Davidson TORONTO — When Scotiabank asked Canadians to share video snippets of community hockey across the country on Nov. 17, it hoped to capture something special. But it had no idea that hockey – like almost all other sports – would be on hold due to the […]
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The question of what to do with town flowers could be put to bed at tonight’s council meeting. Following a report that was received and sent back to committee by Fort Frances town council at their April 27 meeting, a new report from the Operations and Facilities Executive Committee will […]
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(RAINY RIVER, ON) Charges have been laid in a firearm incident at Rainy River Hospital.On the morning of May 7, 2020 members of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to an incident outside the Rainy River Hospital located at 115 Fourth Street Rainy River. No one was hurt or injured in […]
