By Ross Marowits The Canadian Press MONTREAL — Bombardier says its new CSeries aircraft has received an independent environmental certification, confirming its promise of a commercial jet with a substantially lower carbon footprint. The Montreal-based manufacturer says the CS100, which was entered into service by Swiss International Air Lines in […]
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The Canadian Press OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada’s governor says greater trade integration around the world has created challenges that central bankers cannot afford to ignore. In a university lecture Monday in Bellingham, Wash., Stephen Poloz says the evolution of trade liberalization can affect economic models and decision-making processes […]
By James MacPherson The Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota state inspection of an oil pipeline site has found no sign of the Native American artifacts or human remains that an American Indian Tribe says are present, the state’s chief archaeologist said in a draft memo. The Standing […]
By Seth Borenstein The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A new study paints a picture of an Earth that is warmer than it has been in about 120,000 years, and is locked into eventually hitting its hottest mark in more than 2 million years. As part of her doctoral dissertation at […]
Heather Latter A contingent of district residents of all ages gathered Saturday morning for a memorial walk in support of family and friends of missing and murdered indigenous women. The walk, which started at the Sorting Gap Marina, was preceded by a traditional sunrise ceremony and offerings at the Nanicost […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA—The mandatory long-form census returned this year—a decade after it was last seen. If things go as planned, the short-form census won’t be seen again a decade from now. Statistics Canada is working on a plan for the 2026 census that would eliminate the mandatory short-form […]
Staff It was the longest road trip of the season—and no doubt felt even longer coming home. The Muskie football team travelled more than six hours by bus to Brandon, only to leave with a 34-0 loss to the host Neelin Spartans in WHSFL action Friday. “Our offence sputtered big-time […]
The Associated Press LOUDON, N.H.—Kevin Harvick has thrived as NASCAR’s version of a Game 7 master—steeling his nerves and flourishing in those win-or-else races that kept a championship push alive. His “Chase” off to a rocky start, Harvick had a rousing finish yesterday that eliminated a must-win race for him […]
The Canadian Press VANCOUVER—The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s promise to meet with all kinds of Canadians took them to Vancouver’s gritty Downtown Eastside yesterday, where they met with mothers recovering from addiction who said the visit helped show them they are respected despite their struggles. Allison Wright, a mother […]
The Associated PressSteve Reed CHARLOTTE, N.C.—The Minnesota Vikings keep finding ways to overcome injuries—and keep finding ways to win football games. Sam Bradford threw a touchdown pass to Kyle Rudolph, and Marcus Sherels returned a punt for a score, as the Vikings snapped the Carolina Panthers’ 14-game home winning streak […]
Staff Town council is expecting to get at least some input on its 2017 budget this evening. Budget presentations will be made the Greg Thorstad, president of the Boundary Waters Dragon Boat Club, as well as Fort Frances Lakers’ president Milt Strachan. Meanwhile, a written submission has been made by […]
Heather Latter Andrea and Perry Schoffner of Winnipeg were among those who got dolled up Saturday night for the Riverside Foundation for Health Care’s annual fall gala, this year entitled “Mobsters and Dames.” Held at the Fort Frances Curling Club, the event featured a tasty meal prepared by local chef […]
