By Niniek Karmini And Stephen Wright The Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia on Monday convened an unprecedented discussion of anti-communist massacres in 1965-66 that brought together survivors and representatives of the military that orchestrated the atrocities. Protesters who say the two-day conference will help revive communism scuffled with police […]
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By David Crary The Associated Press NEW YORK — The tightening of restrictions on abortion clinics in many states has emboldened some abortion rights advocates to launch an outreach effort, reminding women they have relatively safe and effective means of ending a pregnancy on their own through use of a […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press I love all kinds of coleslaw, or just “slaw” as many people call it. I even like the sometimes mediocre, very creamy slaw served in those little paper cups alongside a sandwich at the deli or diner. But I like to change up the […]
By Danica Kirka The Associated Press LONDON — Mars Food, the maker of Dolmio and Uncle Ben’s, says some of its sauces will soon carry labels suggesting they should be eaten only as occasional treats a decision praised by health campaigners seeking to reduce the amount of salt, sugar and […]
The Associated Press LONDON—An underwater robot exploring Loch Ness has discovered a dark, monster-shaped mass in its depths. Disappointingly, tourism officials say the nine-metre object is not the fabled Loch Ness Monster but a prop left over from a 1970 film. Billy Wilder’s “The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes” puts […]
Staff There won’t be one shade of grey, never mind 50, in what literally will be a “Black” and “White” affair. Kevin Gemmell led the way with 16 points as Team White beat Team Red 58-46 in the semi-final of the Fort Frances Men’s Basketball League on Monday at Fort […]
Heather Latter Brian Aspinall, a teacher and leader from Chatham, Ont., spoke about 21st-century education, assessment, and evaluation during the “We Learn Together” session yesterday at St. Francis School for teachers, parents, and students. Sponsored by the Catholic Parent Involvement Committee and the Northwest Catholic District School Board, a similar […]
Joey Payeur Rebecca Armit from No Diggity got the lowdown on this passing play during the second set of the Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League final last night at Fort High. The squad lost the best-of-five opener 3-1 and then the best-of-three finale 2-1 to How I Set Your Mother […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—The system used to deliver medical services to First Nations introduces unnecessary barriers to care and often prevents doctors from doing their jobs, an Ontario physician bluntly told a parliamentary committee yesterday. Dr. Michael Kirlew, a doctor based in Sioux Lookout, Ont., urged the federal government to […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—A proposed new federal law that imposes strict conditions on the right of Canadians to end their lives with medical assistance is a betrayal of the woman whose case was central to the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the ban on assisted death, critics say. Kay […]
The Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont.—Nothing can stop true love, or at least a good kiss. Not even armed robbers. Police in Montana’s largest city are looking for three suspects who robbed a bar at gunpoint, but they didn’t seem to disturb a couple who kissed through the commotion. Surveillance video […]
Joey Payeur Tory Beaudry of the Muskie track-and-field team eased her way through the air to clear the bar on this attempt during the girls’ high jump event at the season-opening Bronco Booster Invite yesterday at Falls High School. The Muskies collected 11 medals, with both the girls’ and boys’ […]
