(RAINY RIVER, ON) – Members of the Rainy River District of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to 223 occurrences between Monday February 6, 2023, and Sunday, February 12, 2023, including: The Rainy River OPP laid 30 charges under the Criminal Code and 24 under the Highway Traffic Act.
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By Lindsey Tanner
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The pandemic took a harsh toll on U.S. teen girls’ mental health, with almost 60% reporting feelings of persistent sadness or hopelessness, according to a government survey released Monday that bolsters earlier data. Sexual violence, suicidal thoughts, suicidal behavior and other mental health woes affected many teens regardless of race […]
By Dirk Meissner
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
VICTORIA – Drummers and dancers helped reawaken the spirit of a totem pole Monday in preparation for a lengthy repatriation journey to its ancestral home more than 100 years after it was taken from a British Columbia First Nation. The totem, which has been on display at the Royal B.C. […]
By Cindy Tran and Mickey Djuric
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
Officials say the investigation is now ongoing after 12 people were injured in an apparent gas explosion that rocked an east Ottawa suburb on Monday morning, including two children and two people who were pulled out of the rubble. The two kids were among six taken to hospital immediately after […]
By Arnie Stapleton
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gratitude and brotherhood were on display at the Super Bowl, where Travis and Jason Kelce tussled for the Lombardi Trophy in a classic back-and-forth clash and Damar Hamlin received a rousing ovation during a pregame ceremony honoring the men and women who saved his life. The feel-good vibes didn’t last […]
By Wanjohi Kabukuru
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — With the prospect of a sixth consecutive failed rainy season in the east and Horn of Africa, Kenya’s president is hoping the heavens will finally open with the help of a national day of mass prayer on Tuesday. William Ruto announced the plans for the country’s […]
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TORONTO – The Canadian Football League has again taken over operating the Montreal Alouettes. The CFL made the announcement Tuesday, adding former Alouettes president Mario Cecchini has been appointed interim president In a statement, the CFL said Cecchini will lead the franchise’s day-to-day operations under supervision from the league office. […]
Love is in the air tonight, along with some clouds, a little snow, and the risk of freezing rain, with a forecasted low of -12 C (10 F). Tomorrow will see clouds and snow during the day before becoming partly cloudy with a chance of more snow overnight and a […]
–Allan Bradbury photo
A member of the U-13 Fort Frances Bobcats streaks toward the net during tournament play against the Thunder Bay Blizzard Saturday. The Bobcats took second place in their tournament with a 4-1-1 record on the weekend. The Fort Frances U-15/18 Cougars took top spot on their side going 5-0 to […]
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Fort Frances Town Council is scheduled to meet tonight. On the agenda are several requests for municipal support from several groups and individuals. SnOasis The Friends of the Museum is reaching out to Council for a donation of two hours of ice time for a free family skate during SnOasis, […]
By Mia Rabson
THE CANADIAN PRESS
THE CANADIAN PRESS
U.S. officials say the military has shot down a fourth “unidentified object” Sunday, this time closer to heavily populated areas in southern Ontario and the U.S. East Coast. It is the fourth time in just over a week U.S. fighter jets shot an object out of the sky, starting with […]
