Nicole Johnson Nicole Johnson and her son have been taking long walks in the fresh air, during COVID-19. His new favourite outdoor game is finding “dinosoar eggs.” What has your family been doing to stay healthy and active during COVID-19? Take along a camera, snap a picture, and send it […]
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Kim Jo Bliss This little guy is enjoying a blissful life at the Kim Jo Bliss farm this Spring. Our local farms are filling up with new life, including calves, lambs and chicks. Check out all the latest happenings at the Bliss farm, in Moos from the Herd, featured every […]
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(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) – Police are hoping time is nearly up for these clever criminals. Members of the Sioux Lookout Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are looking for public assistance in the investigation of a mischief in the community. Signs and infrastructure on Meno Ya Win Way were […]
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(KENORA, ON) Thinking about having a get-together? Think again. Police are actively responding to calls regarding gatherings over five, which are currently illegal in Ontario. Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a complaint regarding a large group of people gathering at a residence in […]
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES–A pair of fans in New York sued Major League Baseball, Commissioner Rob Manfred and the 30 teams, asking for their money back for tickets and for certification of class-action status. The lawsuit was filed yesterday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles by Matthew Ajzenman, […]
The Associated PressTim Booth The latest results of the joint testing done by the NFL and the players’ union was released yesterday, concluding a comprehensive new testing method that went beyond examining only new helmet models joining the market this year. As the NFL and NFLPA continue to evolve testing […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 551 new COVID-19 cases today, and 38 new deaths. The new provincial total of 11,735 cases is a 4.9 per cent increase over Monday’s total, which is the lowest growth rate in weeks. That comes a day after new provincial modelling suggests […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government plans to provide $350 million to Canada’s charities sector, which has seen a severe drop in donations because of COVID-19. Charities have seen a severe drop in donations since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, with donors hurting […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO — Ontario is in the midst of two different COVID-19 outbreaks, health officials said Monday, as community spread appears to have peaked, but cases in long-term care homes are rising. New modelling released Monday predicts there will be fewer than 20,000 COVID-19 cases during the […]
The Canadian PressLiam Casey A jail in Brampton, Ont., will be temporarily shut down after authorities said 60 inmates and eight staff tested positive for COVID-19. The Ministry of the Solicitor General said all inmates from the Ontario Correctional Institute would be moved to the Toronto South Detention Centre. A […]
The Associated PressRonald Blum NEW YORK–Major League Baseball players are upset over the prospect teams may seek additional pay cuts if games are played in empty ballparks due to the coronavirus outbreak. Their anger was stoked last week when New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he was told by Mets […]
The Associated PressStephen Wade TOKYO–An open conflict broke out between Tokyo Olympic organizers and the IOC today over who will pay for the unprecedented year-long postponement. Tokyo spokesman Masa Takaya said the organizing committee asked the Switzerland-based International Olympic Committee to remove a comment from its website suggesting that Prime […]
