The Associated PressLauran Neergaard WASHINGTON–Scientists think they’ve figured out how to make a century-old tuberculosis vaccine far more protective: Simply give the shot a different way. In a study with monkeys, injecting the vaccine straight into the bloodstream dramatically improved its effectiveness over today’s skin-deep shot, researchers reported Wednesday. “This […]
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Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -10 C (14 F). Tomorrow will be mainly cloudy with increasing cloudiness overnight, bringing a high of minus-seven (19) and a low of -12 (10). Saturday will be cloudy with a chance of flurries turning to […]
The Canadian Press Some of Canada’s newest parents rang in the new year by welcoming the first babies born in 2020 moments after the stroke of midnight. In Quebec, baby Henri made his appearance at a Laval hospital just 32 seconds into the New Year, according to l’Hopital de la […]
The Associated PressTristan Lavalette PERTH, Australia–Thousands of tourists fled Australia’s wildfire-ravaged eastern coast today ahead of worsening conditions as the military started to evacuate people trapped on the shore further south. Cooler weather since Tuesday has aided firefighting and allowed people to replenish supplies. Vehicles formed long lines at gas […]
The Associated PressBrian Mahoney NEW YORK–David Stern had basketball as a passion and law as a profession, one he figured he could return to if a job at the NBA didn’t work out. He never did. Instead he went to Europe, Asia and plenty of other places around the world, […]
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson TORONTO — A group representing Canadians who spend part of the year in sunnier climes has filed a legal challenge against Ontario’s decision to scrap out-of-country health insurance, saying the government’s move goes against the portability pillar of the Canada Health Act. The Canadian Snowbird Association […]
The Associated Press DALLAS–The 2021 NHL Winter Classic will be hosted by the Minnesota Wild at Target Field, the home stadium of the MLB’s Twins. NHL officials announced the site for the next Winter Classic during this season’s game yesterday at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. Minnesota’s opponent for the […]
Ken Kellar Dahlia and Violet Kaun leapt past the point of no return during the Voyageur Lions Club’s annual Polar Plunge out front of La Place Rendez-Vous yesterday afternoon. The girls were representing Rainy River District Animal Rescue for the plunge, and raised $365 in pledges. Overall, the event raised […]
Ken Kellar Voyageurs Lions Club president Travis Michl goes all in with a cannonball during the club’s annual Polar Plunge fundraiser at La Place Rendez-Vous yesterday. The Voyageurs Lions Club had several participants who collected $820 of the $8,300 total raised during the event. Organizers said 29 people from 12 […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell EAGAN, Minn.–Minnesota’s investment in Kirk Cousins has yet to yield a post-season victory. The hyper-scrutinized quarterback’s first opportunity to get one with the Vikings has arrived this week, on the heels of his career-best season. Travelling to the Superdome to take on New Orleans in the […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton OSTRAVA, Czech Republic–Alexis Lafreniere started by weaving back and forth on the edges of his skates. Next up was a series of twists and turns as he continued to test what is, at this moment, Canada’s most famous knee. Not long after that, he was taking […]
The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club meets on the first Thursday of every month. The first meeting of the year will be held on Jan. 2 at 6 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. For more info, email mrsontario58@gmail.com The Fort Frances Muskie Girls will be holding a 20th anniversary alumni game […]
