The Canadian Press Quebec is ordering the closure of all restaurant dining rooms and shopping malls until at least May to prevent people from gathering and potentially spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Premier Francois Legault said salons will also have to close, however grocery stores, pharmacies and liquor stores […]
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The Canadian PressNicole Thompson and Shawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario is looking at ways to keep coursework going if the COVID-19 pandemic prevents schools from reopening on April 6 as planned, the province’s education minister said in an open letter to parents on Sunday. The announcement builds on previous news that the […]
The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill When restrictions on public gatherings to combat the novel coronavirus lift, Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum knows his sport will be ready. Until then, he hopes that amateur golfers follow the lead of professionals and stay home. Applebaum spoke about golf’s unique position as a pastime […]
The Associated PressStephen Wade And Mari Yamaguchi TOKYO–The Tokyo Olympics are probably going to happen, but almost surely in 2021 rather than in four months as planned. That became clear after the IOC on Sunday announced it was considering a postponement and would make a final decision within four weeks. […]
The border between Canada and the US has been closed to non-essential travel. Guards on both sides have begun turning away leisure visitors. Those allowed to cross are citizens returning home, people who work across the border, and people essential to the movement of goods. -Submitted photo
People around town joined in on the fun and submitted their photos of the Window Walks over the past few days. The Window Walks are an opportunity for people at home to decorate their spaces to provide a fun activity for families who are feeling healthy and not self-isolating or […]
Eddie Westover alongside his sister, Eleanor reeled up a nice northern. The two enjoyed the sunshine and fresh during Spring Break last week. What have you and your family been doing to stay busy during this extended break? Home renovations? Board games? Hiding out at the cabin? Forts under the […]
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TORONTO — Today, Premier Doug Ford joined Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education to launch the first phase of Learn at Home and Apprendre à la maison, a new online portal that will provide resources for families so students can continue their education while schools are closed due to the ongoing […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell MINNEAPOLIS–With the NFL market now open, as teams try to make the math work to support their off-season shopping, the Minnesota Vikings have so far been doing more subtracting than adding. Their first official move of the new league year that began yesterday afternoon was to […]
By Marcus Powlowski
An open letter from Marcus Powlowski, MP, Thunder Bay-Rainy River March 19th, 2020 Dear Community Members of Thunder Bay-Rainy River, We are living through an unprecedented time. Over the past week we have seen a number of public health measures be put in place by our federal, provincial and municipal […]
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The Town of Fort Frances has declared an emergency to the Province of Ontario due to Public Health concerns. The Town of Fort Frances Emergency Management Control Group met today at 1:00pm to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are still actively monitoring the situation and will be continuing to regularly […]
