The Canadian PressColin Perkel TORONTO — The grim COVID-19 march through many of the country’s nursing homes left more elderly residents dead on Tuesday as the facilities fought desperately to stem the lethal spread of the novel coronavirus. In all, Canada is closing in on 26,000 confirmed and presumptive cases […]
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The Canadian Press TORONTO — The Ontario legislature will sit briefly today to extend a state of emergency in the province for another 28 days. Premier Doug Ford announced the session on Monday, saying it is too early to start lifting any restrictions in the fight against COVID-19. In previous […]
The Associated PressBarry Wilner Despite having no ice on which to perform, more than 40 figure skaters from nine countries will take part in a fundraiser Friday to help health care workers on the front lines battling the new coronavirus. Such Olympic and world champions as Scott Hamilton, Michelle Kwan, […]
The Associated PressJenna Fryer CHARLOTTE, N.C.–Kyle Larson was fired today by Chip Ganassi Racing, a day after nearly every one of his sponsors dropped the star driver for using a racial slur during a live stream of a virtual race. Larson, in his seventh Cup season with Ganassi and considered […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK–Forced from the field by the new coronavirus, Major League Baseball is moving its annual celebration of Jackie Robinson online. The Jackie Robinson Foundation is launching a virtual learning hub to coincide with the 73rd anniversary tomorrow of Robinson breaking the major league colour barrier. CC […]
The Associated PressJerome Pugmire PARIS–After weeks of holding out hope the Tour de France would be able to go ahead as planned despite the coronavirus pandemic, the world’s most famous cycling race was finally added to the list of sporting events called off. It may still happen this year, but […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a low of -12 C (10 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy but clearing late in the morning with cloudy periods overnight and a high of zero (32) with a low of -10 (14). Thursday will bring a mix of sun and cloud during […]
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson TORONTO — Ontario will quadruple its COVID-19 testing capacity over the next month while shifting focus to those most vulnerable, officials announced Friday as a group home for disabled adults reported an outbreak led all but four caregivers to walk off the job. Public health officials […]
Submitted The remains of Chauncey Grover, pictured above with his baby, have been found after a months-long search. The disappearance prompted an extensive search by police, family, friends and community volunteers. Grover was a deeply loved member of his family.
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FORT FRANCES – An emotional search has ended in tragedy. The remains of Chauncey Lyle Grover, who has been missing since mid-January, have been found. On January 22, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Rainy River Detachment received a request from the Treaty Three Police Service to assist with […]
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Communities and Governments often pull together in times of need. This time, it came in the form of 80 gallons of hand sanitizer. With support from three levels of government, Doug Judson, Municipal Councillor Fort Frances, Hon. Greg Rickford, MPP Kenora Rainy River District, Hon. Marcus Powlowski MP Thunder Bay-Rainy […]
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Following several weeks of disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Fort Frances Town Council is set to resume its regular meetings tonight. The meetings will be held in a modified format in order to observe the restrictions on gatherings, to limit the spread of COVID-19. Council will proceed as normal, […]
