The Associated PressJames Ellingworth DUSSELDORF, Germany–Sam Grewe could end up missing the start of medical school to go to the Paralympics, and that will be fine with him. With the games postponed until 2021, the Notre Dame student and Paralympic silver medallist in the high jump will face a packed […]
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The Associated PressJohn WawrowAnd Stephen Whyno Shorts and skates don’t usually mix. Maintaining NHL-quality ice in August or holding a Stanley Cup Final in September? Those are far from the norm, too. With the NHL playoffs, which were to begin tomorrow, on indefinite hold because of the coronavirus pandemic, anything […]
Dustin Mowe Luke Mowe was having some fun in the fields of Devlin while practicing some social distancing on the weekend. How is your family keeping busy while spending time away from others? Pack your camera with you, set it to high resolution, take a photo and send it to […]
-Leanne Donaldson photo This pair of Sandhill cranes has been nesting in the same area for years. With spring, our local wildlife is returning home. If you’re out for a walk, take a camera, set it to high resolution, and see if you can capture some of our local beauty. […]
Tonight will bring showers and a low of 3 C (37 F). Tomorrow will see showers during the day turning to a chance of flurries overnight with a high of eight (46) and a low of minus-three (27). Wednesday will continue to see flurries or rain showers during the day […]
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(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) encourages businesses and individuals to voluntarily comply with the short-term restrictions introduced by the federal and provincial governments to combat the spread of COVID-19. While education, awareness and compliance are preferred options, officers will apply discretion to lay charges under the provincial […]
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Two new travel-related cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Northwestern region, according to the NWHU. The cases are both travel-related, and reside in Red Lake. “We have done a thorough follow-up with the cases, and anyone affected has been contacted and are in quarantine,” said a Twitter post […]
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(IGNACE, ON) – Members of The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Ignace Detachment are requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing female. Nicole Etherington, 47 years of age of Ignace, Ont. was reported missing on April 5, 2020 and was last seen on March 31, 2020 in Ignace, Ont. She […]
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TORONTO — The military is advising people in the Toronto area to expect a large number of its personnel and vehicles on the roads starting on Monday. The Department of National Defence says members of the Joint Task Force Central will be heading from units across Ontario to Canadian Forces […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Applications opened today for the new federal emergency aid benefit for Canadians who lost their income because of COVID-19. The Canada Revenue Agency will open its application portals this morning to those born in the first three months of the year, with those born in […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Students across Ontario begin online learning today, more than three weeks after COVID-19 shuttered schools in the name of physical distancing. Teachers will lead the effort with both live and pre-recorded lessons, but the move poses challenges nonetheless. The Ministry of Education has said that […]
The Canadian Press OSHAWA, Ont. — Public health officials say six COVID-19 patients at a long-term care home in Oshawa, Ont., have died. Glendene Collins of the Durham Region Health Department says 21 others at Hillsdale Terraces Long-Term Care home are confirmed to have the novel coronavirus. Durham Region has […]
