Anyone who is struggling to sort out their vaccination information to comply with the province’s new regulations can turn to the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre (FFPLTC) and a local lawyer for help. On Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m., a Vaccine Certificate and I.D. […]
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In Norwassa football action Friday afternoon in Kenora, the Fort Frances Muskies scored an exciting 12 – 7 come from behind victory over the Beaver Brae Broncos. The game was scoreless midway through the 4th quarter. Muskie Senior quarterback Gabe Hyatt who was injured on the first series of the […]
By Brittany Hobson
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
As the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation approaches, Alana Hogstead has decided as a small-business owner to close up her shop in honour of the day. Hogstead co-owns Martha’s Music in Camrose, Alta., with her husband. The store will be closed on Thursday. “We’re just a small business […]
By Adina Bresge
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
A leader in Canada’s national assembly of Catholic bishops says he hopes an apology for the harms endured at residential schools could mark a turning point in the church’s relations with Indigenous Peoples, but some leaders within the community say it remains to be seen whether the expression of remorse […]
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Toronto Public Health has formed a group to plan for COVID-19 vaccinations of children aged five to 11. It says the city is home to 200,000 children in that age cohort. The unit says health partners, school boards, representatives from the community, and the provincial Health Ministry are involved in […]
By Huizhong Wu
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) – Two Canadians detained in late 2019 who were allowed to return to Canada in a prisoner swap were released on bail for health reasons, China’s Foreign Ministry said Monday. A ministry spokesperson made the comment as Beijing sought to downplay the connection between their release and […]
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OTTAWA – While the return of two detained Canadians has ended a contentious dispute between Canada and China, experts say Ottawa now faces some hard choices when it comes to Beijing. University of British Columbia professor Paul Evans, one of Canada’s top experts on China and Asia, expects a number […]
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TORONTO – Annamie Paul is stepping down as leader of the Green Party of Canada, saying she doesn’t “have the heart” to keep fighting to hold onto the position. Paul – who’s had to deal with much infighting within Green ranks – announced her resignation in Toronto on Monday morning, […]
By Edith M. Lederer
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The dispute between Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers and its former government over who should speak at the United Nations’ annual meeting of world leaders finally has an answer: no one. The Taliban had challenged the credentials of the ambassador from Afghanistan’s former government, and asked to […]
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) – A court in Poland convicted a man on Monday of instigating a murder in 2002 and participating in subsequent cannibalism and handed him a 25-year prison term. The body of the victim was never found and his identity isn’t known. But the court in Szczecin, in […]
By Zeina Karam
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BEIRUT (AP) – Syria’s top diplomat on Monday said its doors are open for the safe return of refugees, accusing Western countries of taking advantage of the suffering of Syrians while pretending to care for their well-being. Speaking in New York to the United Nations General Assembly, Foreign Minister Faisal […]
By Doug Ferguson
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) – Europe had players who weren’t even born the last time it was beaten this badly in the Ryder Cup by what was clearly a superior American team on Midwestern soil. This wasn’t Sunday at Whistling Straits. This was five years ago at Hazeltine, where the 17-11 […]
