Press Release The Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity created the Our History Initiative to spread awareness about Canada’s queer and trans history. Anticipating the launch of Canada’s first 2SLGBTQIA+ museum, scheduled to open in Ottawa in 2021, the Our History Initiative is part of the CCGSD’s mission to […]
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A statement from Nick Rowe, OFSAA President: As we continue to cope in these challenging times with the COVID-19 pandemic, it is with great disappointment that we announce Tuesday [March 31] the cancellation of the remaining 2020 spring OFSAA championships and festivals. On behalf of the OFSAA Executive Council and […]
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CALGARY, Alta.–The early evening of Friday, April 6, 2018 was a time that changed all of us forever. It has now been two years since the devastating tragedy shocked the Humboldt Broncos, their families, loved ones, the community of Humboldt, Sask., the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, the Canadian Junior Hockey […]
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.–For the second time in their careers, Florida State head diving coach John Proctor and senior diver Molly Carlson swept the ACC diving awards. Proctor was selected as the ACC Female Diving Coach of the Year and Carlson was voted as the ACC Diver of the Year. Both Carlson […]
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THUNDER BAY, Ont.–The SIJHL announced yesterday that Thunder Bay North Stars’ forward Hunter Foreshew has been named its Scholastic Player of the Year for 2019-20. An honour roll student all throughout high school, the 19-year-old from North Bay, Ont., played last season in the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League where […]
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Curling is a sport that is relatively easy to learn and get into but clubs in the Rainy River District are struggling to get interested participants, especially the younger generation, through their doors and involved. In Stratton, its curling club is all volunteer run and puts a huge emphasis on […]
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As the days go on, more and more events and gatherings are being forced to be cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 virus. You can add the Emo Walleye Classic to that list as the organizing committee on Sunday announced that the tournament would be axed this year […]
The Associated PressMarina Villeneuve And Lori Hinnant New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed the number of those killed at the World Trade Center on 9-11, health officials said Tuesday. In Britain, Prime Minister Boris Johnson was in intensive care with the virus. At least 3,202 people have […]
Tonight will see a few clouds and a low of -2 C (28) Tomorrow will see a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight with a high of four (39) and a low of minus-six (21). Thursday will continue to see a chance of flurries throughout the day and […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge A military hospital is needed in a remote Ontario Indigenous community now that the COVID-19 pandemic has reached the area, the chief of the First Nation said Monday. Harvey Yesno said word that a resident of the Eabametoong First Nation has tested positive for the virus […]
The Fort Frances Times is looking for help from the community to celebrate and recognize International Day of Pink taking place tomorrow, April 8. We want to make our paper as pink as possible to support Day of Pink and fight back against bullying towards the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Send us […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford said late Monday he was pleased a U.S. manufacturer of medical equipment had reached a deal with the White House to continue sending desperately needed masks and respirators to Canada. Ford had warned earlier in the day that Ontario would run […]
