By Marcela Isaza And Leanne Italie The Associated Press In Argentina, South Africa, Rwanda and elsewhere around the globe, there’s something that sticks out for Blake Mycoskie about the one-for-one shoe company, Toms, he started in his Venice, California, apartment 10 years ago. While the idea was to give away […]
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By Katie Workman The Associated Press On the surface, ramps are a lovely harbinger of spring, wild leeks that are unable to be cultivated, hence part of their mystique (think truffles). They also are one of the first vegetables to appear in farmers markets and on chefs’ menus after a […]
From the MNRF The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has declared a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ) in Northwestern Ontario to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Effective as of this morning, the RFZ is in place and will remain so until conditions improve. The fire hazard is “extreme” because […]
Press Release The Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Service has evaluated wildland interface conditions throughout town over the past few days. Following this evaluation, it’s been determined the risk to the community from open-air fires is “high-extreme.” As such, Fire Chief Frank Sheppard has issued a fire ban for all […]
The Canadian Press INGOLF, Ont.—A small wildfire is burning in a forest near the boundary between Ontario and Manitoba. The OPP said around 100 people are being evacuated from the community of Ingolf because of the fire. The evacuation is voluntary, and residents in the Florence and Marion Lakes areas […]
The Associated PressBeth Harris LOUISVILLE, Ky.—Doug O’Neill was all smiles after early 3-1 favourite Nyquist drew the No. 13 post for the 142nd Kentucky Derby tomorrow. The number with an unlucky reputation didn’t faze the trainer. In fact, it brought back good memories. Canadian-owned Nyquist left from the same spot […]
The Associated PressTeresa M. Walker NASHVILLE—Mike Fisher ended his own personal playoff drought with his first overtime goal in 12 years—giving the exhausted Nashville Predators plenty to celebrate. Fisher scored his second goal at 11:12 of the third overtime as the Predators beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 early this […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong TORONTO—The Toronto Blue Jays finally are looking like the team that mashed its way to a division title last season. Edwin Encarnacion drove in six runs, including a three-run homer in a six-run third inning, as the Jays pasted the Texas Rangers 12-2 last night at […]
Staff Aaron Bujold can’t afford any more mistakes—and played like it earlier today. The Muskies’ lone representative at the OFSAA badminton championships in North Bay eliminated Aaron Trowhill of the Woodstock Red Devils in the first round of ‘C’ Flight action this morning. Bujold then took on Augusta Li of […]
From the CMHA (F.F. branch) Some people worry about asking for help because there can be stigma around mental health problems. They may believe that asking for help means admitting something is wrong or some people worry about how others might see them. Asking for help means you want to […]
Duane Hicks Annie van Rozen of A.G.’s Produce put out fresh veggies to sell during “Market Thursday” yesterday on the 200 block of Scott Street. Local artisans, crafters, and food growers are urged to book a table at Betty’s or McTaggarts to promote their products downtown each Thursday throughout the […]
Staff Jordan Larson and the Carleton Place Canadians control their own destiny. The CCHL champion Canadians are tied for first with QJHL champion College Francais de Longeuil after Day 2 of the Fred Page Cup Eastern Canada Junior ‘A’ hockey championship in Woodstock, N.B. It comes down to a battle […]
