The Canadian PressTara Deschamps TORONTO–Protesters who rallied outside Tim Hortons’ locations across Ontario yesterday roasted some franchisees for slashing workers’ benefits and breaks in an effort to compensate for the province’s minimum wage hike. But many said their gripes would not derail their daily coffee runs. Those who gathered said […]
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The Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass.–Safety Duron Harmon and his buddies on the New England defence know they have to deal with Marcus Mariota’s “unique skill” set when the Tennessee Titans visit the Patriots for Saturday night’s AFC divisional playoff game. “He actually knows when to run and when to pass […]
The Canadian PressKyle Cicerella TORONTO–Ottawa coach Guy Boucher didn’t think twice about going back with Craig Anderson in net against Toronto–one night after yanking him in an 8-2 loss to Chicago. Anderson responded with 44 saves, and Tom Pyatt scored the winner with 3:05 to play, as the Senators edged […]
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson An animal rescue group is working to re-home more than 100 small birds found in a foreclosed house in Ottawa. Jill Woods, who runs the Feathered Haven Parrot Rescue in Smiths Falls, Ont., said the birds–106 finches and two canaries–were rescued from a “hoarding situation” on […]
The Associated PressSeth Borenstein WASHINGTON–Consider this cold comfort: a quick study of the brutal American cold snap found that the Arctic blast really wasn’t global warming but a freak of nature. Frigid weather like the two-week cold spell that began around Christmas is 15 times rarer than it was a […]
The Canadian PressJoanna Smith OTTAWA–The Justice Department is asking Canadians to think beyond their preconceived notions about crimes–and the people who commit them–as the Liberal government readies long-promised reforms to the criminal justice system. The interactive online consultation includes a survey asking participants to weigh in on a number of […]
Jamie Mountain New year, same Muskie dominance. Both the girls’ and boys’ hockey teams took care of business yesterday–earning shutout victories over the Dryden Eagles in NorWOSSA action at “The Duke” (Couchiching Arena). Annalise (CC) Hayes scored the game-winning goal with just over 10 minutes to go to lead the […]
The Canadian PressDirk Meissner VICTORIA–Her life was steeped in classical music but Ida Halpern was passionate about the songs of British Columbia’s indigenous people–music she set out to prove was equal to that of Bach and Mozart. Halpern’s more than 500 recordings, transcriptions, and handwritten notes comprise a unique indigenous […]
The Canadian PressRoss Marowits MONTREAL–The American government’s imposition of duties on exports of Canadian newsprint only will accelerate the transition from print to digital and threaten thousands of U.S. jobs, says North America’s largest newsprint producer. “There are 600,000 workers in the newspaper publishing sector, as well as the commercial […]
Jamie Mountain Muskie Jessica Steele looked to consider her options during Fort High’s 1-0 win over the visiting Dryden Eagles yesterday afternoon in NorWOSSA action at “The Duke” (Couchiching Arena). Kamryn Sandelovich earned the shutout in goal for the Muskies, who improved their league record to 10-0-1. See story inside.
Submitted by Tyler Moffitt Fire Chief/CEMC, Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service In the past few days, it has come to my attention that there are people throughout our community running vehicles inside their attached garages with the garage door open. This is an extremely dangerous practice! Never run a […]
The Associated Press SEOUL–It’s been more than a decade since the leaders of the two Koreas have held a summit. Could it happen now? South Korean President Moon Jae-in told reporters yesteray that he remains open to a meeting with North Korea’s leader–if it would improve the strained relations between […]
