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A participant at the 2019 Sled for Eternity event. (File photo) THUNDER BAY – It may not offer the noisy, raucous fun it usually does, but Robby Ahuja says there could be worse ways to raise money for a good cause than joining the virtual Sled for Eternity ride. The eighth annual event, which supports Adult and Teen Challenge of Central Canada, will see participants hit the trails individually and connect for a virtual prize ceremony, due to COVID-19 restrictions. The event usually draws around 100 snowmobilers to Kakabeka Falls for a day-long trek on groomed trails, with shared meals. Reg...

Article continues below advertisement ↴ Many local businesses do not know when they will be able to reopen, forcing them to continue to face uncertainty for their futures. Chuck Davidson, President of the Manitoba Chamber of Commerce, says most businesses reply on the holiday season to generate income. This year's season brought tight restrictions due to the pandemic, creating financial worries. "The last thing business owners want to do is lay off staff, to lock their doors to customers," he says. "This has been an extremely challenging time." The newly-announced two more weeks of restr...