The Canadian PressSteve Lambert WINNIPEG—One of Canada’s two remaining NDP governments finds itself on the ropes as it heads into an election tomorrow with polls suggesting Manitoba voters are ready to turn to the Progressive Conservatives. Premier Greg Selinger’s New Democrats have been in power for 16 years, but have […]
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Joey Payeur Braeden Allkins of the Dryden GM Ice Dogs (left) and Fort Frances Lakers’ captain Dylan Robertson clashed for puck possession during the third period of last night’s 2-1 win for the hosts in Game 2 of the best-of-seven SIJHL final at the Ice For Kids Arena.
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA—An internal audit has uncovered numerous gaps in the federal border agency’s efforts to prevent dangerous cargo and people from entering Canada aboard freight trains. The Canada Border Services Agency review found inadequate managerial oversight, a lack of timely information on which to base decisions, and […]
The Associated Press BRISTOL, Tenn.—Carl Edwards took his first celebratory back flip of the season and easily stuck the landing. “I considered not doing it,” he admitted. “I haven’t done one for a while.” He earned that acrobatic moment because his No. 19 Toyota gripped Bristol Motor Speedway much better […]
The Associated Press HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C.—Branden Grace has had his share of big moments. He believes winning the RBC Heritage is his biggest, by far. The 27-year-old South African had won 10 times overseas, finished in the top five last year in the U.S. Open and PGA Championship, and […]
From the OPP The search for a missing Kenora teen ended yesterday after she was found deceased close to where she was last seen. The Kenora OPP began searching for 14-year-old Azraya Kokopenace on Friday after she left the Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora around 11:20 p.m. […]
Staff It’s that time of year once again. The United Native Friendship Centre’s CAP-C program will be holding its “Spring Clothing Give Away.” It will take place Friday, April 29 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and again Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Circle of Life Centre (616 […]
The Associated PressMatt Kalman BOSTON—For the second time in eight days, Boston Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright held the Toronto Blue Jays’ offence at bay but got little run support and took the loss. Wright allowed two runs on six hits, struck out six, and walked none in six innings […]
The Associated Press CLEVELAND—LeBron James isn’t all alone. One year after he carried the Cavaliers as far as he could in the post-season, James once again has Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love by his side. Cleveland’s “Big 3” is playoff-healthy again. Irving scored 31 points in his first playoff game […]
By Hyung-Jin Kim The Associated Press SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korea’s president said Monday that there are signs that North Korea is preparing for a fifth nuclear bomb test amid reports of increased activity at the country’s main nuclear test site. In a regular meeting with her top […]
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A University of California, Berkeley student who came to the U.S. as an Iraqi refugee says he was unfairly removed from a flight at Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month because a fellow passenger was alarmed by an innocent conversation he was having […]
The Associated Press BEIJING — Police in northern China say an argument between construction workers escalated into a demolition derby-style clash of heavy machinery that left at least two bulldozers flipped over in a street. In online video taken Saturday, several bulldozers are seen ramming each other while passenger cars […]
