The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge TORONTO–Medical professionals and body artists say the practice of tattooing the eyeball, which recently left an Ottawa woman facing the prospect of vision loss, is on the rise despite its many risks. Ophthalmologists and tattoo studios decry the practice, saying it’s very difficult to engage in […]
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The Associated PressJimmy Golen BOSTON–The Boston Red Sox stumbled on their way to an AL East title–and got a pretty scary look at what’s waiting for them if they get there. Major-league batting leader Jose Altuve had three of Houston’s 17 hits, and Carlos Correa had four, as the Astros […]
The Associated PressGenaro C. Armas GREEN BAY, Wis.–The Green Bay Packers keep finding ways to win despite more key injuries. The Chicago Bears never recovered from a miserable start by quarterback Mike Glennon. Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes while the injury-riddled Packers converted three turnovers into scores in an […]
The Canadian PressLisa Wallace OTTAWA–Things already were hard enough for Ottawa quarterback Ryan Lindley without another giant hole opening up in the Redblacks’ offensive line. With starting quarterback Trevor Harris and back-up Drew Tate sidelined by injuries, the pressure lies on third-string pivot Lindley to find a way to beat […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton VANCOUVER–Jake Virtanen’s days were pretty packed after the Vancouver Canucks banished him to the AHL last season. The sixth overall pick at the 2014 NHL draft would work out with his Utica Comets’ teammates, hit the ice for practice, then ride a stationary bike before heading […]
Staff Kiss My Pass and No Diggity both garnered the maximum six points last night in Fort Frances Women’s Volleyball League action at Fort High. As a result, Kiss My Pass vaulted into top spot with 15 points. Take a Hit wound up with five points on the night while […]
Duane Hicks Angie Fraser was thrilled to have “Elvis” (Daylin James) sing to her yesterday evening during a concert on the 200 block of Scott Street. The third concert in the Rainy Lake 150 series, the “King” and his Good Rockin’ Tonite Band delighted a crowd consisting of about 250 […]
The Associated Press HICKORY CORNERS, Mich.–A different kind of driving lesson–in a vehicle with a top speed of 65 km/h that hasn’t been produced in nearly a century–is gaining traction in western Michigan. More than 500 people have learned to drive a Model T at the Gilmore Car Museum near […]
The Associated PressSeth Borenstein WASHINGTON–Nearly 300 species of fish, mussels, and other sea critters hitchhiked across the Pacific Ocean on debris from the 2011 Japanese tsunami, washing ashore alive in the United States, researchers reported yesterday. It is the largest and longest marine migration ever documented, outside experts and the […]
The Canadian Press REGINA–A Regina police officer has taken to Twitter, asking what it will take to stop impaired driving. Cst. Curtis Warnar said a driver pulled over Wednesday morning blew four times the limit while driving children to school. Warnar was so frustrated that he tweeted a message saying […]
An article in yesterday’s Times incorrectly stated the annual “Trunk or Treat,” organized by the “Project Safe Hallowe’en” committee, is slated for Monday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library. In fact, Oct. 31 falls on Tuesday this year. The Times regrets any inconvenience this error […]
The Canadian PressJohn Cotter A Victoria Cross and other medals awarded to one of Canada’s Second World War heroes have been sold at auction to a buyer in the United Kingdom for $660,000. Maj. David Currie was given the Commonwealth’s highest medal for valour in recognition of his service at […]
