The Associated PressMike Fitzpatrick NEW YORK–While the next step for the N.Y. Yankees is a must-win playoff game, Jose Bautista’s immediate future is not so certain. Bautista singled off the left-field wall and hit a sacrifice fly in perhaps his final game with Toronto as the Blue Jays edged the […]
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The Canadian PressGiuseppe Valiante SHERBROOKE, Que.–But for the negligent actions and omissions of three former railway employees, the deaths of 47 people in Lac-Megantic would not have happened, a Crown prosecutor told jurors at the opening of a criminal trial into the derailment today. The oil-laden locomotive weighing more than […]
The Canadian Press EDMONTON–Investigators were expected to update their investigation today into a weekend attack that left an Edmonton officer stabbed and four people injured when they were hit by a rental truck fleeing police. Police have said terrorism and attempted murder charges are pending against the suspect, who has […]
Duane Hicks Beckham Hands, left, and his brother, Braxton, were among the participants who enjoyed the “Orange Shirt Day” community barbecue Saturday at the Fort Frances Tribal Area Behavioural Health Services on King’s Highway. People of all ages came out for the event, which was held in recognition of residential […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson JERSEY CITY, N.J.–U.S. President Donald Trump showed up about an hour after the final match was underway yesterday at the Presidents Cup. Had he shown up much later, he might have missed the start of a long celebration for an American team that rarely had it […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell MINNEAPOLIS–With Detroit defending a seven-point lead and third-and-goal from the three-yard line, Anthony Zettel zoomed unblocked into Minnesota’s backfield to sack Case Keenum with 2:19 to go. The protection plan went awry for the Vikings on that particular play. But their problems against the Lions persisted […]
The Canadian PressShane Jones EDMONTON–The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are one step closer to securing a home playoff date after a well-balanced performance. Matt Nichols had a pair of touchdown passes as the Bombers won their third-straight game–hanging on to defeat the Edmonton Eskimos 28-19 on Saturday night. Winnipeg (10-3) has […]
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup TORONTO–The Jagmeet Singh juggernaut began barrelling towards Parliament Hill yesterday as the 38-year-old turbaned Sikh bounded past his three more experienced rivals and claimed a historic first-ballot triumph in the race to become leader of the federal New Democrats. Singh, a charismatic, fashion-forward member of the […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Former astronaut Julie Payette has taken the formal oath of office to become the country’s 29th Governor General in a traditional ceremony on Parliament Hill earlier today. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stood by in the Senate chamber as the 53-year-old Payette read the oaths of allegiance of […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers’ slow start to the SIJHL regular season continued over the weekend. First-year forward Evan Walls tallied twice, and assisted on two more, to lead the Dryden GM Ice Dogs to a 5-1 win Saturday night at the Ice for Kids Arena here. The Lakers (1-3-0-1) […]
Duane Hicks Carole Mackintosh was among those who braved the rain to stand along the north side of Scott Street yesterday afternoon for “Life Chain 2017”–an hour of silent prayer and witness on behalf of voiceless fellow citizens such as unborn babies, vulnerable seniors, and physically- or mentally-challenged people. The […]
There is a 65 percent chance of rain tonight, with an overnight low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will see occasional rain and drizzle in the morning, followed by a sun-cloud mix in the afternoon. Look for a high of 14 (57) and low around five (41). Mostly cloudy […]
