OTTAWA – Mary Simon will soon become the 30th person to serve as Canada’s governor general – the first Indigenous person to serve in the role. The position has been has been held by a wide variety of people, from British nobles to military leaders to humanitarian advocates. Here is […]
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Ben Jerome held up the newest friend he made up at the cabin over the weekend. Jerome caught the tiny amphibian all by himself, his first frog catch, but was disheartened to learn he wasn’t allowed to keep his new buddy. –submitted photo
By Holly McKenzie-Sutter
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford promised Monday to maintain a wage increase brought in for personal support workers during the pandemic but didn’t say how or when his government would back up the pledge. The workers who staff long-term care homes and similar facilities were given a temporary $3 per hour […]
LYTTON, B.C. – The BC Wildfire Service says 212 wildfires are burning in British Columbia as lightning storms swept over several areas of the province. The wildfire service website shows more than three dozen small fires have been sparked across all regions except the Coastal Fire Centre. At least 24 […]
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SURFSIDE, Fla. – The body of a Canadian has been found at the site of a collapsed condo in southern Florida. Global Affairs Canada says the Canadian is among the 32 dead in the collapse that occurred on June 24. The government agency says three other Canadians are among the […]
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OTTAWA – A possible Salmonella contamination has prompted the recall of Al-Rabih brand Halva/Halawa with pistachios. The affected product manufactured by Phoenicia Group was sold in 454g packages with the UPC 7 70338 10057 3 and a best before date of Dec. 1, 2022, as well as 907g packages with […]
The Harbourage’s Edie Bodnar pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club Trip of the Month draw for July on Friday morning. Marilyn Allan was the winner of an Okanagan Wineries trip valued at $4,500. August’s draw is for a Rocky Mountains Coach Tour ($4,400). –Ken Kellar photo
NEW YORK (AP) – Chowdown champ Joey “Jaws” Chestnut broke his own record to gulp to a 14th win in the men’s Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Sunday, while Michelle Lesco took the women’s title. Chestnut downed 76 franks and buns in 10 minutes. That’s one more than […]
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MONTREAL – Josh Anderson provided the rallying cry with his team down 3-0 in the Stanley Cup final. “Everyone’s going to be ready … I can tell you that,” Montreal’s powerful, bruising winger stated emphatically to close out his press conference ahead of Game 4. “We’re not finished yet.” Then […]
THUNDER BAY — It appears that few people are applying for jobs as Ontario advances into phase two of reopening, nor are many of them returning to work. Sharon Kovacic, the marketing community outreach co-ordinator with Yes Employment Services, is monitoring the situation. “We are definitely seeing a lot of […]
Volunteers from the Kiwanis club and Seniors Centre served supper to area seniors, for the wrap-up event of Seniors Month in Fort Frances, on June 29. The month of June saw a number of events, including a scavenger hunt, waterfront walk, and two games days to celebrate seniors in the […]
By Holly McKenzie-Sutter
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
TORONTO – Ontario youth aged 12 to 17 can move up their second COVID-19 vaccine doses next week as the province eyes the return to classrooms in September. Youth can book appointments through the provincial booking system, pharmacies or local public health units starting Monday at 8 a.m. The province […]
