Fort Frances times Online Edition - November 19, 2020

Decommissioning work continues on the ground wood buidling next to the Fort Frances Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) customs building. The ground wood building is one of the buidling that currently has a permit for demolition, alongisde the paper mill building, LAP building and new wood room.

(SIOUX LOOKOUT, ON) - The Sioux Lookout Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Sioux Lookout Fire Department, and Sioux Lookout Emergency Medical Services responded to an early morning fire that has left one individual deceased. 

Decommissioning work continues on the ground wood buidling next to the Fort Frances Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) customs building. The ground wood building is one of the buidling that currently has a permit for demolition, alongisde the paper mill building, LAP building and new wood room.

Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) asks the public to complete their survey on health behaviours and other factors that impact health.

Those who fill out the online survey will have a chance to win a pair of Apple AirPods Pro or a Fitbit Versa 3. Anyone living in the region who is over 18 is able to participate.

Decommissioning work continues on the ground wood buidling next to the Fort Frances Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) customs building. The ground wood building is one of the buidling that currently has a permit for demolition, alongisde the paper mill building, LAP building and new wood room.

Fort Frances Power Corporation workers were on the job in downtown FortFrances this morning getting Christmas decorations on Scott St. ready for the holidary season. COVID may change some of our holiday traditions, but the Chamber of Commerce, Business Improvement Area and Town are joining forces to create a reimagined Santa Claus Parade, Tree Lighting and a fun new Shop Local Poker Derby!

Decommmissioning work continues on the gorund wood building next to the Fort Frances Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) customs building. The ground wood building is one of the buidlings that currently has a permit for demolition, alongside the paper mill building, LAP building and new wood room.

• Check the weather forecast before travelling.
• Reduce speed: when road conditions are poor, it takes longer to stop.
• When approaching railway crossings, turn off your radio and heating fans so you can listen for trains.
• Look for railway warning signs and signals and remember that snow may cover train tracks at a crossing.
• Use winter tires.
• Do not driv

Last year in North America, there were over 3,400 collisions with trains, resulting in over 2,200 serious injuries or fatalities.

Rail safety is a core value at CN and CN Police wants to be a part of the effort to minimize the risk of accidents related to winter driving.

The Ontario government is expanding the 511 app to include new winter driving features that will provide drivers and the trucking industry with additional information to support safer route planning when travelling on provincial highways.

TORONTO - Canada's workforce has tilted in favour of men during COVID-19 as the pandemic has pressured women's dual roles as mother and employee, says a new Royal Bank report.

More than 20,000 women left the workforce between February and October while about triple the number of men joined it, said the study released Thursday.

There's still time left to get in on the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary shop committee's Silent Auction being held in the hospital atrium. Those entering the hospital must wear a mask and undergo a temperature check before they can view the items through the Auxiliary shop's window and make their bids. the silent auction run until Friday, November 20.

DALLAS - United Airlines warned Thursday that bookings have slowed and cancellations have increased as the number of coronavirus infections spikes across the country.

Southwest Airlines has also seen more cancellations, and the carrier's CEO said that travel demand will be remain weak in the first quarter.

Tiger Woods still has one tournament left this year that might feel as big as any to him.

The PNC Championship announced Thursday that Woods will play with 11-year-old son Charlie in the tournament that has paired major champions with their sons since 1995, the year before the 44-year-old Woods turned pro.

As the Big Ten prepares to have its version of “Separation Saturday,” it already is clear what trait distinguishes the league's top four teams.

TORONTO - With dreams of the sugar plum fairies almost dashed this year, the National Ballet of Canada has come up with a different way for Canadians to enjoy the tradition of “The Nutcracker.”

The ballet company says it's struck a partnership with movie theatre chain Cineplex to screen the perennial favourite at more than 50 cinemas across the country.

Tonight will be cloudy with periods of light snow and a low of -6 C (21 F).

Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of flurries and a high of minus-three (27) with a low of -14 (seven).

Saturday will be sunny during the day before becoming cloudy overnight with a chance of flurries and a high of zero (32) with a low of minus-two (28).

The LaVerendrye Hospital Auxiliary is holding a silent auction in the hospital lobby, to benefit healthcare in our region. The event ends tomorrow (Friday) so hurry in!

TORONTO - An education worker at a Toronto school has died from COVID-19.

The child and youth worker was employed with the Toronto Catholic District School Board at the St. Francis De Sales School, officials said.

Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce offered his condolences Wednesday to the school community.

TORONTO - Ontario is reporting 1,210 new cases of COVID-19 today, and 28 new deaths due to the virus.

Health Minister Christine Elliott says 361cases are in Peel Region, 346 are in Toronto, and 143 are in York Region.

In the province's long-term care homes, 619 residents currently have COVID-19 and 15 new deaths have been reported today.