The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA—The controversy surrounding Jane Philpott’s travel expenses grew yesterday as evidence surfaced that the federal Liberal health minister billed taxpayers $520 for access to Air Canada’s executive airport lounges in North America and Europe. Late yesterday, the minister promised to repay the money after the opposition […]
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The Canadian PressDiana Mehta A group of mayors from Canada and the U.S. is trying to challenge a recent decision allowing an American city to draw water from the Great Lakes, arguing it sets a dangerous precedent. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative yesterday asked for a hearing […]
Submitted Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown, left, met with members of town council and administration, as well as representatives from the town’s Economic Development Advisory Committee and Fort Frances Power Corp., at the Civic Centre yesterday afternoon during a stop here. Brown is touring Northwestern Ontario as part of […]
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA—Many mosques and Islamic schools in Canada are placing young people at risk by espousing—or at least not condemning —extremist teachings, a new study says. Co-authors Thomas Quiggin, a former intelligence analyst with the Privy Council Office and the RCMP, and Saied Shoaaib, a journalist originally […]
The Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—David Price was good—even better because of a rookie’s nifty glove work. Boston’s ace won his third-straight decision last night, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 with a huge assist from Andrew Benintendi’s home run-robbing catch that helped Price limit his old team to just […]
The Canadian PressBill Graveland PRIDDIS, Alta.—Canadian golf sensation Brooke Henderson spent well over an hour hammering balls on the driving range at Priddis Greens yesterday as veterans and rookies alike marvelled at her amazing year heading into the Canadian Open later this week. Henderson, just back from the Summer Olympics […]
Joey Payeur The Fort Frances Her-icanes had their moment in the sun yesterday evening—claiming the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League trophy for the first time after beating the Red Gut Babes 9-7 in the second-and-deciding game of the league final at VanJura. Laureen Hill, left, and Charity McMahon cheered […]
Staff After eight gruelling challenges that tested both mental and physical abilities, local resident Joshua Henry was declared “Canada’s Greatest Explorer” and awarded the $25,000 grand prize after winning the final one. “The challenges that we’ve done and the things that I’ve learned, the testing I’ve had to put myself […]
Duane Hicks The Town of Fort Frances has been working to revamp its business licence bylaw over the past year, and now businesses are welcome to pose questions and provide suggestions at an open house tomorrow (Aug. 24) from 4-6 p.m. at the Civic Centre. Bylaw enforcement officer Patrick Briere […]
Joey Payeur Early-game misery, mid-game heroics, late-inning drama. The Fort Frances Her-icanes followed the same path two games in a row—and both times it worked. A five-run fifth inning proved to be the difference last night as the top-ranked ’Canes beat the sixth-seeded Red Gut Babes 9-7 last night at […]
By Matthew Brown The Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. — Wildlife workers will conduct tests on fish from additional areas of Montana to determine the extent of a disease blamed in a massive fish kill along the Yellowstone River, officials said Monday. The state indefinitely closed a 183-mile stretch of the […]
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A judge has ruled in favour of a Southern California museum in its 10-year legal battle over the ownership of two German Renaissance masterpieces that were seized by the Nazis in World War II. U.S. District Court Judge John F. Walter ruled last week […]
