The Canadian PressJames McCarten WASHINGTON–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promoting a veteran of the international-trade trenches to be Canada’s first permanent female envoy to the United States -just as a raging international pandemic tests the continent’s cross-border resolve. Kirsten Hillman, who is currently the acting ambassador in Washington, is taking […]
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The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is expanding its insured mortgage purchase program to $150 billion as part of its response to the COVID-19 crisis. The move to help bolster the financial system is an increase from an initial plan for $50 billion announced March 16. The expansion […]
The Associated Press SYDNEY, Australia–Football Federation Australia wants FIFA and the IOC to increase the age limit for the Olympic men’s tournament in the wake of the Tokyo Games being pushed back to 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic. The IOC and Tokyo organizers agreed this week to postpone the […]
The Canadian PressDan Ralph TORONTO–Randy Ambrosie hasn’t forgotten about CFL fans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The league’s commissioner will hold a video town hall question-and-answer session with football supporters tomorrow at noon ET on the league’s website. Ambrosie said it’s important to him to keep CFL fans engaged and informed […]
The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO–From anti-doping to coaching education to most recently the Canadian team’s bold move to withdraw from the Tokyo Olympics amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada has historically been a leader on the global sports landscape. Gretchen Kerr believes Canada could lead the way in tackling abuse in […]
The Associated PressStephen Wade TOKYO–The Tokyo Olympics need new dates for the opening and closing ceremonies in 2021. Nothing much can get done until those dates are worked out by the International Olympic Committee, the Japanese government and Tokyo organizers. “We must decide this soon, otherwise it will be hard […]
-Staff photo Social distancing doesn’t mean staying indoors all the time – unless you’re ordered to isolate. If you’re healthy, get out and enjoy all the beauty our region has to offer – and take your camera! If you have a great shot of life in northwestern Ontario, or of […]
The Canadian PressDavid Friend TORONTO–Hang tight, the winners of the cancelled Juno Awards will still be announced, but it won’t be any time soon. Organizers behind the annual celebration of Canadian music say they’ve decided to hit pause on revealing who picked up this year’s trophies as the country deals […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of -8 C (18 F). Tomorrow will be mainly sunny with cloudy periods overnight and a high of 10 (50) with a low of minus-six (21). Saturday will be sunny and clear with a high of seven (45) and a low of […]
Ken Kellar
The Rainy Rive Future Development Corporation (RRFDC) is offering help to businesses in the area who will be hit by COVID-19. Announced last week, the RRFDC is offering COVID-19 Emergency Financing to businesses in the Rainy River District in order to help them bear the brunt of the economic impact […]
“Q: “”Every town is in a state of emergency. What does that even mean?” A: “Each Municipality’s emergency management plan will define what an emergency is. Our Plan states that any situation or impending situation caused by the forces of nature, an accident, an intentional act or otherwise constitutes a […]
Ken Kellar
With more and more of the district -and the world- shut down due to the spread of COVID-19, one motivated local teen has taken steps to ensure help is available for the people who need it. Ray Calder is the 16-year old high school student behind the Rainy River District […]
