Local News from Across the Rainy River District
MONTREAL – Emotions ran high in Montreal on Sunday as thousands of Guy Lafleur’s fans gathered to pay tribute to the Montreal Canadiens legend. The almost three-hour-long lineup to enter the Bell Centre, the team’s current home, created a sense of camaraderie among fans of all ages – most of […]
Mekong Restaurant’s Yen Vo pulled the winning ticket for the Kiwanis Club Trip of the Month draw for May this morning. Sherry Wood and Chris DeGagne were the winners of a trip to Los Cabos, valued at $4,100. June’s draw is for a trip to England and Wales ($3,900). – […]
GENEVA (AP) – Figure skating’s governing body has detailed a proposal to raise the athlete age limit to 17 at the Olympics and other interna- tional events. The proposal was expected even before 15-year-old Kamila Valieva’s doping case dominated the women’s event at the Beijing Olympics in February. The International […]
Cassandra Armstrong performed an Anne of Green Gables monologue at the festival of the Performing Arts on Tuesday. The Festival was a return to the in-person format. The public is welcome to attend the annual highlights concert, which will be held tonight, Thursday, April 28 starting at 6:30 p.m. A […]
Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government is introducing its budget today, which is set to stand as its election platform and includes new promises on widening Highway 401. A senior government source says the plan is to adjourn the legislature after the budget is tabled, which means it won’t get passed before […]
Ask Ontario grain farmers what the war in Ukraine means for the spring planting season and one word keeps coming up — uncertainty. The rising cost of fuel, fertilizer, nutrients and chemicals — collectively known as inputs — has farmers wondering what they can confidently plant this year, even as […]
More than a Mood- Understanding Depression will take place at the Fort Frances Senior Centre, tonight, Thursday April 28 from 7-8 p.m. The event is open to all oder persons, and is presented by the CMHAFF’s District Mental health Services for Older Adult Program. For more information, call 274-7656. The […]
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are moving ahead on a special all-party, security-cleared committee to review documents related to the firing of two scientists from the national microbiology laboratory – even if the Conservatives continue to rebuff the plan. Government House leader Mark Holland said Wednesday the NDP has agreed […]
MEXICO CITY (AP) – Mexico’s government on Thursday proposed a dramatic overhaul of the nation’s electoral system and the agency that oversees it – one of the country’s most trusted institutions. It would reduce the size of Congress and state legislatures while having the federal elections board chosen by voters, […]
Climate change will result in thousands of new viruses spread among animal species by 2070 – and that’s likely to increase the risk of emerging infectious diseases jumping from animals to humans, according to a new study. This is especially true for Africa and Asia, continents that have been hotspots […]
“Jeopardy!” champ Mattea Roach has proven she can conquer dozens of quiz clues with ease. But in addition to displaying superior skill with the buzzer, the Toronto-based phenom has had to prepare for another challenge that can get harder with each win: coming up with engaging anecdotes for each TV […]
