The Canadian Press SALMON ARM, B.C.–The RCMP has completed its search of a British Columbia farm where the remains of an 18-year-old woman were found. Cpl. Dan Moskaluk said the rural property near Salmon Arm was turned over to its owners at midday yesterday after all police personnel and equipment […]
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The Canadian PressMia Rabson OTTAWA–From the slow-paced, tree-lined streets of downtown Charlottetown to the modern, western architecture of metro Vancouver, Canada’s urban waterfronts are a beacon for condo developers, tourists, and everyone in between. But even in best-case scenarios for global warming, a new series of interactive maps that illustrate […]
The Associated Press VATICAN CITY–Pope Francis is saying “Just Say No” to cigarettes. The Vatican announced today it no longer would sell cigarettes to employees in its duty-free shop and supermarket–giving up an estimated 10 million euros ($11 million) a year in profit. Francis made the decision because “the Holy […]
The Associated PressAndrew DaltonTerry Spencer FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–Roy Halladay was flying his tiny sport plane low over the Gulf of Mexico shortly before it slammed into the water and killed the retired star pitcher, witnesses told federal investigators. U.S. National Transportation Safety Board investigator Noreen Price said yestersday that Halladay’s […]
The Associated Press TORONTO–Minnesota coach Bruce Boudreau pointed to Toronto goalie Frederik Andersen. “He won them the game,” Boudreau said. Andersen made 35 saves to help the Leafs beat the Wild 4-2 last night. Nazem Kadri, Patrick Marleau, Connor Carrick, and Connor Brown scored for Toronto. Playing without star centre […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–The union representing striking Ontario college faculty called Tuesday for its members to reject their employers’ latest contract offer. Talks between the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, which represents the striking workers, and the College Employer Council, which represents the province’s 24 colleges, broke down Monday, with […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords Ontario plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars over the next four years on a seniors’ health-care plan that will increase the number of long-term care beds in the province and hours of care provided by staff. Premier Kathleen Wynne made the announcement Tuesday, laying […]
The Canadian PressLauren Krugel CALGARY–There’s no such thing as an easy coffee run or a quick bathroom break for the dozen or so staffers at a new laboratory opening in Calgary today. That’s because anyone and anything entering the facility–part of the Western Canadian Microbiome Centre at the University of […]
Nicholas Donaldson Staff at Nexus Community Savings here posed with the pink treats and keychains they were offering Monday in support of breast cancer awareness. For more than a month now, the Fort Frances and Rainy River branches have been selling the keychains made by staff member Sue McFayden, with […]
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The ninth-annual “Stuff-A-Cruiser” campaign may be a month away but organizers already are lining up volunteers to help out. The event will be held Saturday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Safeway, The Place, and Walmart here, Cloverleaf Grocery in Emo, and Beaver Mills Market in Rainy River. Volunteers […]
Staff Both Muskie junior teams brought home NorWOSSA gold from Kenora on Tuesday. The girls’ basketball squad capped an undefeated season with a 51-26 win over the host Broncos in the final. In boys’ volleyball, meanwhile, the black-and-gold downed Kenora 3-1 in their final. The Muskies took the first two […]
The Associated PressJanie McCauley OAKLAND, Calif.–Steve Kerr will never wish for a star player to sit injured as Kevin Durant did against Minnesota last night. But Golden State’s coach sure saw a lot of encouraging signs from many in his supporting cast to pick up the slack with the NBA […]
