The Associated Press MIAMI—The organization that names tropical storms and hurricanes says it will retire the names Erika, Joaquin, and Patricia following the 2015 season. The World Meteorological Organization announced yesterday that Elsa and Julian will be used for future storms in the Atlantic while Pamela will be used in […]
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Staff Andrew Willner and Roshen Jaswal have more to look forward to than next week’s Dudley Hewitt Cup. The Fort Frances Lakers’ forward and blueliner can anticipate at least a few more seasons sharing the same ice beginning this fall after yesterday committing to play for the NCAA Division III […]
The Canadian Press KELOWNA, B.C.—There’ll be no heave-ho for Ogopogo after councillors in Kelowna, B.C. voted to keep the mythical lake monster as the focus of the city’s parade float. Staff had proposed ditching the iconic creature in favour of an outdoor recreation theme for the city’s new float, but […]
From the MNRF There were four fires in the Northwest Region over the weekend, including two in Kenora District and one each in Nipigon and Dryden districts. All of these fires have been declared “out.” No new fires were confirmed by yesterday afternoon. The fire hazard ranges from “low” to […]
The Canadian Press KANANASKIS, Alta.—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday condemned the “cold-blooded murder” of a Canadian beheaded by terrorists in the Philippines after being held hostage for seven months. Trudeau confirmed the victim was 68-year-old John Ridsdel of Calgary. Ridsdel was one of four tourists—including fellow Canadian Robert Hall, a […]
The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO—There was one persistent feeling that kept coming up in the Blue Jays’ post-game scrums last night: frustration. After a demoralizing 7-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox, punctuated by Toronto squandering a four-run lead over one bad inning, Marcus Stroman felt that more than anyone. […]
Staff The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation announced yesterday that high school teachers with the Rainy River District School Board will undergo a full withdrawal of services, one day per week, beginning tomorrow. “Our members are frankly exasperated with the board’s refusal to negotiate and reluctance to address our key […]
Staff The Town of Fort Frances will be getting a new phone system. Town council last night awarded a contract for the supply and installation of a new phone system, and related network infrastructure, in eight town facilities to Teleco Landline of Thunder Bay for a total cost of $197,900. […]
By Jonathan Drew And Gary D. Robertson The Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — A day of protests and arrests around North Carolina’s statehouse marked what’s likely to be weeks of impassioned debate over a law limiting protections for LGBT people. Officers arrested 54 protesters who came to voice opposition to […]
The Associated Press MIAMI — The organization that names tropical storms and hurricanes says it will retire the names Erika, Joaquin and Patricia following the 2015 season. The World Meteorological Organization announced Monday that Elsa and Julian will be used for future storms in the Atlantic, while Pamela will be […]
By Jim Gomez The Associated Press MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine military came under increased pressure Tuesday to rescue more than 20 foreign hostages after their Muslim extremist captors beheaded a Canadian man, but troops face a dilemma in how to succeed without endangering the remaining captives. Abu Sayyaf gunmen […]
By Melissa D’Arabian The Associated Press Salade nicoise was the first recipe I made when I lived in France, a country that later would become my second home as an adult. But at the time I was 19, spending a semester abroad. A week after my arrival, my French was […]
