Thunder Bay Rainy River MP Marcus Powlowski has expressed his support for the recently announced deal between Bombardier and O-Two Medical Technologies to have Bombardier’s Thunder Bay plant take part in the manufacturing of 18,000 e700 ventilators in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. MP Powlowski, a former Emergency Room doctor […]
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THUNDER BAY, Ont. – A trio of Thief River Falls Norskies of the Superior International Junior Hockey League will keep their playing careers going, while also continuing their education in the process. The Norskies trio of 20-year-old forwards Joe Collins, Isaac Baron and Cory Checco have all earned NCAA Division […]
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THUNDER BAY, Ont. – Versatile Superior International Junior Hockey League skater Curtis Magas has earned the opportunity to continue his playing career, as well as further his education, as the Dryden GM Ice Dogs captain has committed to attend Selkirk College in British Columbia next season. In two SIJHL campaigns […]
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The Fort Frances Youth Soccer Board has decided to pull the plug on the upcoming season. “Given the current situation and the ongoing emergency measures in place, we have unfortunately decided to cancel the upcoming soccer season,” the league stated on its Facebook page. “If you have already registered, please […]
John Fuhrer, here with his wife Maria and children Mathew, Jennifer and Simon, has taken over ownership of the historic garage beside the Circle D. Restaurant in Emo. J.F. Electronics will move into the spot previously held by Ken’s Central Service. -Submitted photo
People across the district are getting outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. Above, Gerald Veldhuisen, riding Rikki, along with his daughter, Hannah, on Jake, take a ride across their farm. Left, Waylon Spry holds a silkie chicken on his family’s farm. What is your family doing to stay healthy and […]
GLOBE NEWSWIRE Prime Minister Trudeau’s has confirmed that the government of Canada has reached an agreement with GM where the company will retool its unused plant in Oshawa for the production of much-needed personal protective equipment (PPE) for Canadian workers. The news has been met with approval from Ontario workers’ […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Ontario’s elementary teachers have ratified their new contract with the provincial government. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario says 97 per cent of its teacher members voted in favour of the three-year deal. It will see teachers get salary increases of one per cent a […]
The Canadian Press FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he toured the damage caused by flooding in Fort McMurray and the province is ready to help. He and Environment Minister Jason Nixon went to northern Alberta on Monday afternoon. The city’s entire downtown is under an evacuation […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO — Ontario reported 525 more COVID-19 cases Tuesday, ending several days in a row of declines in new cases and likely pushing back any reopening of the province’s economy. In a reopening framework announced Monday, the provincial government said the chief medical officer will be […]
Press Release TORONTO — yesterday, the Ontario government released A Framework for Reopening our Province, which outlines the criteria Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and health experts will use to advise the government on the loosening of emergency measures, as well as guiding principles for the safe, gradual reopening […]
The Canadian PressDan Ralph TORONTO — Professional athletes are often creatures of habit, and that’s helping Jamal Campbell deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Toronto Argonauts’ burly offensive lineman remains unsure exactly when he’ll be allowed to resume playing football. The CFL has postponed the start of training camps, which […]
