The Canadian PressNathalie Laflamme MONTREAL—An assistant professor of anthropology at McGill University is cautioning that the work of a Quebec teenager who possibly has discovered a “lost” Mayan city has not been peer-reviewed. William Gadoury, 15, shot to fame earlier this week with reports he had stumbled on what he […]
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The Canadian PressMorgan Lowrie MONTREAL—More children than ever are being exploited in the travel and tourism sector in Canada and around the world, according to a new report released today. The two-year study, produced by the non-governmental organization ECPAT International, found that child-sex tourism has increased drastically and changed in […]
The Associated PressStephen Hawkins DALLAS—The captain and the kid are going to the Western Conference final with the St. Louis Blues. St. Louis did more than survive Game 7 this time. The Blues routed the top-seeded Dallas Stars 6-1 last night to advance to their first Western Conference final since […]
The Canadian Press HALIFAX—An additional 30-40 pre-school children with autism spectrum disorder in Nova Scotia will receive treatment each year as a result of $3.6 million being included in the provincial budget. A total of 180 children will be receiving treatment under the Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention treatment program. The […]
The Canadian PressJoan Bryden OTTAWA—The Trudeau government yesterday was accused of stacking the deck in the Liberal party’s favour as it finally made good on a promise to create a special parliamentary committee on electoral reform. Democratic Institutions minister Maryam Monsef insisted the government remains open to considering any and […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—The federal government no longer will be able to advertise policy measures that have not yet been adopted by Parliament under new rules designed to curb partisanship in taxpayer-funded ads. The Liberal government is setting up interim measures that fall short of its election platform promise to […]
The Canadian Press EDMONTON—Fire evacuees from Fort McMurray have been offered meals, clothing, places to stay, and now an unusual gift—a free lap dance. An Edmonton strip club is waiving its $9 entry fee and offering one $30 lap dance to any customers from the evacuated city in northern Alberta. […]
Staff Margaret Froh of Barrie is the new president of the Métis Nation of Ontario. Ballots from the May 2 election were tallied Tuesday and yesterday, with the official results announced last night. Froh garnered 1,834 votes to beat Hank Rowlinson of Sudbury (1,469). Gary Lipinski of Fort Frances did […]
From the MNRF Two fires burning along the Ontario-Manitoba boundary remain listed as “not under control” at last report late yesterday afternoon. Kenora Fire #18, in the Ingolf area about 55 km west of Kenora, last was estimated at 5,800 hectares in size. Cooler, damp weather over the next few […]
Heather Latter Mira Donaldson performed “Always Do a Cannonball” by Gary Dunford during the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts’ annual “Highlights Concert” on Tuesday night at the Townshend Theatre. Winning several awards in the drama, instrumental, and piano divisions, Donaldson also was awarded the coveted Rose Bowl […]
Press Release Fort High students will be “Hooping It Up” this Tuesday (May 17) at 11:30 a.m. to help students with special needs while raising money and awareness for their “Best Buddies” club. “Hooping It Up” with Best Buddies Canada is a basketball free-throw competition and awareness event. For a […]
Press Release Stanley Barkman, from Sachigo Lake First Nation, challenged himself to help Fort McMurray and the people affected by the devastating wildfire by walking from Sioux Lookout, Ont. to Fort McMurray, Alta. He hopes to help by raising awareness and funds by walking more than 2,000 km, which will […]
