The Associated Press HOUSTON–Officials released more water from Houston-area reservoirs overwhelmed by “Harvey” early today in a move aimed at protecting the city’s downtown from devastating floods. But that still could endanger thousands of homes–even as the nation’s fourth-largest city anticipated more rain. Harvey, which made landfall late Friday as […]
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The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Canada’s top soldier expressed solidarity with the LGBTQ community yesterday by walking in Ottawa’s annual Pride parade. But Gen. Jonathan Vance, the chief of defence staff, had no word for those awaiting an apology over being forced from the Canadian military for being gay or lesbian in […]
Duane Hicks Francis Logue got her face painted by Jain Parks during the Alberton rec committee’s Ontario/Canada 150 Party on Saturday afternoon at the Millennium Park there. The event also featured a petting zoo, a monkey bouncer, games, and a fundraiser BBQ for the annual “I Am Awesome” girls’ retreat, […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–A major effort is underway to collect the most detailed data yet on the state of the country’s roads, bridges, water pipes, and transit systems. Statistics Canada quietly launched a national survey late last month to get an unprecedented level of granular detail on the state […]
Staff Three new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. Two were located in Sioux Lookout District while the other was in Nipigon District. Sparked by lightning, all three were listed as “not under control” at last report. Six new fires were reported in the region by […]
The Canadian PressJennifer Cheng Health Canada is warning the public about the suffocation risk associated with baby nests: small, portable beds with soft, padded sides. Also called baby pods, they often are advertised as multi-functional products that can be used as a sleep surface, a changing mat, or a tummy […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson OLD WESTBURY, N.Y.–In a FedEx Cup playoff opener that felt like a heavyweight bout, Dustin Johnson delivered back-to-back blows to beat Jordan Spieth in The Northern Trust. One was a putt from 18 feet. The other was a drive that travelled 341 yards. Down to his […]
Duane Hicks Ellayna Kabel and her brother, Alex, enjoyed some fresh walleye during the Watten Volunteer Fire Department’s annual all-you-can-eat fish fry at Sunny Cove Camp on Friday. The event saw a record-setting attendance of 492 people gobble up 170 pounds of fish and netted $5,500, allowing the department to […]
The Canadian Press WASHINGTON–U.S. President Donald Trump again suggested the North American Free Trade Agreement be terminated, tweeting yesteray that both Canada and Mexico are being “very difficult.” But observers and political leaders didn’t appear to take the threat too seriously. Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard brushed aside Trump’s comment. “I […]
The Canadian PressMorgan Lowrie MONTREAL–The four NDP leadership hopefuls tread carefully yesterday when they were asked to weigh in on Quebec’s ongoing discussion over religion and identity during a French-language debate in Montreal. Manitoba MP Niki Ashton, Quebec MP Guy Caron, and Ontario MP Charlie Angus, along with Ontario MPP […]
The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill OTTAWA–Now that she’s won two LPGA championships, Sung Hyun Park finally is going to get to see the biggest attraction in her home away from home. Park shot a seven-under 64 yesterday to finish at 13-under par to win the CP Women’s Open–five weeks after winning […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making former TV host Seamus O’Regan his new veterans affairs minister in a mid-mandate cabinet shakeup that also will give Health minister Jane Philpott a new role in a restructured Indigenous Affairs department. Philpott will work closely with current Indigenous Affairs minister […]
