The Associated PressJohn Wawrow It makes little difference to Alexis Lafreniere when, where or how he’ll learn about being selected in the NHL draft. The 18-year-old from Quebec simply can’t wait to begin the next step of his promising career with the NHL’s entire calendar of events on hold due […]
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The Canadian Press ST. MARYS, Ont.–The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame is posting its 2020 induction ceremony because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Toronto Blue Jays first baseman and two-time World Series champion John Olerud, 2006 American League MVP Justin Morneau of New Westminster, B.C., former Blue Jays pitcher Duane […]
The Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas–Former Texas Rangers star Josh Hamilton has been indicted on a felony charge of injury to a child after his teenage daughter accused him of beating her. A Tarrant County grand jury indicted the 38-year-old Hamilton on Monday. He remains free on $30,000 bond after […]
Ken Kellar Shopping restrictions, physical distancing measures and the impending Easter weekend shut down led to a sizeable line-up outside Walmart in Fort Frances this morning. The store, like many others in the district, has implemented a number of safety measures regarding COVID-19, including limiting the number of customers in […]
Kailey Yellowega photo Hudson and his Mom have found a fun way to stay active while social distancing, and the birds seem to be having fun too! What is your family doing to stay active and have fun while social distancing? Take along a camera, set it to high resolution, […]
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With spring weather here and the snow melting, litter and garbage that was hidden in the snow is now visible. There is a chance that discarded needles may be a part of the garbage found around our communities. NWHU has needle pick up kits, can provide training on how to […]
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For any Ontarians contemplating a trip to the cottage or other dwellings for family gatherings over the Easter Long Weekend, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding people to practice physical distancing and stay home. “The OPP acknowledges that this is a very difficult time for people. While our officers […]
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In northwestern Ontario, approval has been granted for a testing facility to begin processing tests in Thunder Bay. Acting Medical Officer of Health for the Northwestern Health Unit, Dr. Ian Gemmill is hopeful that once open, the facilities will make quick work of the testing backlog for the north. At […]
The Associated PressMesfin Fekadu NEW YORK–Andrea Bocelli will sing at the Duomo of Milan on Easter Sunday sending a message of love and hope to the world during the coronavirus pandemic, but the Italian tenor says it’s not a concert. Instead, he calls it a “prayer.” “I received this invitation […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -8 C (18 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of sun and clouds during the day turning to a cloudy with a chance of flurries overnight and a high of four (39) with a low of […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries or rain showers and a low of -4 C (25 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high of one (34) and a low of minus-nine (16). Friday will […]
Ken Kellar
The Mayor of Fort Frances is encouraging people to observe physical distancing and self-isolation guidelines, even if the town hasn’t seen many cases of COVID-19 compared to other parts of the world. Mayor June Caul spoke with the Times late last week and again this week to provide a number […]
