By Michael Tutton The Canadian Press HALIFAX — Scientists attending a national gathering of Arctic researchers are outlining a widening range of climate change risks for so-called “sentinel” species, such as ringed seals and beluga whales, which have sustained Inuit for millennia. The ArcticNet conference happening this week in Halifax […]

The Canadian Press WINNIPEG — Manitoba’s Opposition wants to give the title of honorary first premier to Metis leader Louis Riel. NDP Leader Wab Kinew has put forward a private member’s bill that would bestow the title and require Riel’s contributions be part of the school curriculum. Riel is widely […]

By Joan Bryden The Canadian Press OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau ushered in a new era of minority Liberal rule Thursday with a throne speech brimming with humility, goodwill and promises of collaboration with opposition parties whose support he needs to ensure his government’s survival. The effort worked, at least insofar […]

STEINER-Born to Arlin and Carla, nee Martin, a boy, Shane Kyrell, of Stratton, Ontario, weighing 6 lbs 2 oz on November 19, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

ALLEN-Born to Mariah Morrison and Ryan Allen, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Amelia, weighing 10 lbs 3 oz on November 16, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

CALDER-Born to Isabel Smith and Joshua Calder, of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, Ontario, a boy, Jameson Matthew, weighing 8 lbs 15 oz on November 12, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

JACK-WILSON-Born to Riality Jack and Malcolm Wilson, a girl, Scarlett, weighing 8 lbs 8 oz on November 12, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

MORRISON-Born to Vanessa Geyshick and Dennis Morrison Jr., of Fort Frances, Ontario, a boy, Gray William James, weighing 7 lbs 15 oz on November 11, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.

PATTISON-Born to Megan Kawulia and Christopher Pattison, of Fort Frances, Ontario, a girl, Mia Blair Jeunine, weighing 5 lbs 11 oz on November 8, 2019 at LaVerendrye General Hospital, Fort Frances, Ontario.