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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BOSTON (AP) – Kevin Love knows the euphoria of sinking a three-pointer just before the buzzer. But the five-time NBA All-Star has had plenty of lows to offset those highs. “There are days when I don’t want to get out of bed. That’s just the truth,” the Cleveland Cavaliers power […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
OTTAWA – Canada’s House of Commons erupted into a scene of cheers and cross-party hugs Wednesday as MPs unanimously adopted a motion presented by a Conservative MP to fast-track the passage of a Liberal government bill banning conversion therapy for LGBTQ Canadians. That legislation, introduced earlier in the week, will […]
OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear arguments about the fairness of B.C. proceedings that led to guilty findings for two men in the first-degree murders of six people. Earlier this year, the B.C. Court of Appeal quashed the convictions of Cody Haevischer and Matthew Johnston […]
Minutes after the planned implosion of the Fort Frances kraft mill building was carried out, this was the scene as viewed from Church Street. The implosion was set off at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, and the explosions and subsequent collapse were heard throughout the town. To see more images from […]
WASHINGTON – Canada’s trade minister has headed back to the U.S. capital for discussions on festering trade irritants, just two weeks after joining Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his visit to the White House. Mary Ng met virtually Tuesday with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to talk about a number […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
VANCOUVER – Researchers in British Columbia say the expansion of overdose prevention sites in Vancouver led to immediate behaviour changes among some drug users as they entered addiction treatment and decreased the number of times they injected substances in public or shared syringes. Their study says the positive impact of […]
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Canadian Athlete one of the world’s top in speed disciplines Marie-Michele Gagnon was the lone Canadian alpine skier to stand on a World Cup podium last winter. The 32-year-old’s transition from slalom and giant slalom to downhill was interrupted by a lost season due to injury, but she’s now among […]
The aftermath of the implosion of the Fort Frances kraft mill in the early morning and afternoon of Saturday, November 27, 2021. The structure was brought down at 5:00 a.m., and was heard or felt almost everywhere in town. A few curious individuals were out to watch the implosion, with […]
Healthcare lotteries have become a popular way to support northern hospitals through Covid, because unlike traditional lotteries, everyone wins. Our region’s latest winner are dialysis patients, with the gift of $100,000 towards a central water purification system for the Fort Frances Renal Program. The funds were awarded from the Thunder […]
Rainy Lake Nordic Ski Club maintains a system of trails at Rocky Inlet for skiing, snowshoeing, and walking. The club has been in operation for about twenty years, offering an affordable option for people to be active outdoors skiing, snowshoeing and walking. People of all ages enjoy the trails; club […]
(RED LAKE, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently seeking candidates interested in a career in policing. Uniform recruitment is travelling the region looking for applicants at their competitive best and ready to apply. We are looking for auxiliary members, special constables, and uniform constables. Minimum qualifications Minimum 18 years of age […]
