Staff Joerg Ruppenstein, president and CEO of the Fort Frances Power Corp., will give an update on FFPC activities and the electrical industry. Ruppenstein last presented to town council in December, and the FFPC has committed to making more frequent reports to council. Also tonight, council also will hear an […]
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Staff If you put out branches for last week’s “Fight the Blight” pickup, and they haven’t been chipped up and taken away yet, don’t worry—the Fort Frances Power Corp. will get to them this week. The FFPC experienced a breakdown with its wood chipper last week, putting them a few […]
By Sara Moulton The Associated Press There are few dishes more elemental and satisfying than bruschetta. A mainstay at many Italian restaurants, it’s an appetizer comprising slices of grilled bread adorned with any number of toppings. According to Italian cookbook author Marcella Hazan, bruschetta likely originated in ancient Rome. Olive […]
By Christopher S. Rugaber The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Many of America’s young adults appear to be in no hurry to move out of their old bedrooms. For the first time on record, living with parents is now the most common arrangement for people ages 18 to 34, an analysis […]
The Associated Press EDMONTON — Officials say about 1,000 additional fire crews from across Canada, the United States and South Africa will be joining the fight this week against a massive wildfire near Fort McMurray. Alberta wildlife official Chad Morrison said Tuesday the blaze continues to move northeast away from […]
The Associated Press AMITE, La. — A Louisiana chapter of the NAACP wants a school superintendent and three school board members to resign after a high school valedictorian was blocked from participating in graduation for refusing to shave his beard. At a Monday rally in support of Andrew Jones, the […]
By Kim Tong-Hyung The Associated Press SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — An unspecified number of North Koreans working at a Pyongyang-run restaurant overseas have escaped their workplace and will come to South Korea, South Korean officials said Tuesday. The announcement by Seoul’s Unification Ministry came after South Korean media reported […]
By Foster Klug And Nancy Benac The Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam — President Barack Obama on Tuesday pressed Vietnam to allow greater freedoms for its citizens, arguing that better human rights would improve the communist country’s economy, stability and regional power. On his second full day in the southeast Asian […]
By Sam Magdy The Associated Press CAIRO — A senior Egyptian forensics official says human remains recovered from the crash site of EgyptAir Flight 804 have burns on them and are “very tiny,” which suggests an explosion may have taken place in midair on board the aircraft. The official is […]
The Associated Press NEW DELHI — India has successfully tested its first small space shuttle as part of its efforts to make low-cost reusable spacecraft. The Indian Space Research Organization said the shuttle lifted off on a rocket from a launch pad in southern India on Monday and completed a […]
The Canadian Press Barbecue expert Danielle Bennett offers some of her top tips of the trade for success on the grill:A CLEAN GRILL IS A SAFE GRILL: Since all grills differ, read the owner’s manual for recommendations for yours. Do a full inspection, checking hoses and lines to be sure […]
The Canadian Press Most people think of using their barbecue for meat and fish, but not Danielle Bennett. She loves to grill everything from appetizers, salads and meatless main courses to desserts. She recommends purchasing a vegetable grilling basket. “A tiny bit of charring can elevate vegetables to another level.” […]
