The Associated PressJanie McCauley OAKLAND, Calif.–The defending NBA champs are working to rediscover their defence. Not to mention their basic rebounding fundamentals of boxing out and ability to avoid silly fouls. They barely beat the scrappy Raptors to avoid an 0-2 home start. “Our defence has been horrible,” Draymond Green […]
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The Canadian PressGemma Karstens-Smith VANCOUVER–When a massive ice-breaker arrives in Victoria’s harbour this week, it will mark the end of a 150-day-long journey exploring Canada’s coastline, communities, and future. The trip from Toronto to Victoria via the Northwest Passage coincides with Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations–but celebrations are just the beginning, […]
of the Johansons Some rare geese were spotted by local residents Ahlan and Judy Johanson at the Point Park on Friday. While they might be snow geese, the Johansons believe it’s more likely they’re specimens of Ross’s Goose, a particular breed that nests in the high Arctic but rarely are […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Community Living Fort Frances and District’s office windows on Scott Street are decorated for Disability Employment Awareness Month, which runs through October. This includes information on hiring people with a disability, services the agency provides, and a few photos of its service users employed at local businesses.
The Canadian PressDean Bennett EDMONTON–Alberta Conservative Party leadership candidate Jason Kenney says it’s not up to Premier Rachel Notley to dictate how sex education is taught in the Catholic school system. And he says Notley needlessly is divisive on a plan by Catholic school superintendents to craft an alternative sex-ed […]
The Canadian Press LANGLEY, B.C.–A collection of classic vehicles worth millions of dollars was destroyed yesterday when fire raced through a building in Langley, B.C. Alyn Edwards, a columnist who writes about classic cars and a good friend of the owners, Garry and Darlene Cassidy, said they are devastated by […]
Staff Pharmasave staff held a “Dress for the Cause” bake sale Friday to raise money for breast cancer research. Two full tables of goodies sold out quickly. Staff issued a challenge to owner Kim Metke to match the money they raised, which he did, and they ended up with just […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Striking college faculty workers are calling on the Ontario government to pressure college administrators to return to the bargaining table in a labour dispute that’s caused headaches for half a million students. But the province said it has no current plans to intervene. At a rally […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL–A Quebec man’s enthusiastic singing in the confines of his own car has earned him a $149 ticket for yelling. Taoufik Moalla told CTV Montreal he was shocked and surprised after Montreal police officers stopped him on Sept. 27 not far from his home in the St-Laurent […]
Press Release New Gold Inc. is pleased to report its Rainy River mine has achieved commercial production, roughly two weeks ahead of schedule. “Achieving commercial production is a major milestone for New Gold and the Rainy River team,” said company president and CEO Hannes Portmann. “With the hard work, dedication, […]
The Associated Press ST. LOUIS–Alexander Steen did not panic. The St. Louis winger knew that his return to form was right around the corner. Steen, who missed the first six games of the season with a broken thumb, busted out with a goal and three assists last night to help […]
The Canadian PressBill Graveland CALGARY–Alberta prosecutors say court backlogs and delays mean they are tossing criminal cases “on the trash heap.” Senior Calgary prosecutor Jonathan Hak told court this week the system is overloaded with criminal cases and “there’s not a blessed thing the Crown can do about that.” “What […]
