The Canadian PressNick Patch TORONTO–With his second walk-off grand slam in four days, Steve Pearce lifted the Toronto Blue Jays to a miraculous 11-10 comeback win over the L.A. Angels yesterday afternoon to avoid a three-game sweep. The Angels held a 10-4 lead entering the ninth inning and many of […]
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From the MNRF Eighteen new fires confirmed by yesterday afternoon in the Northwest Region, with more reports still being investigated. These fires were located in the Red Lake, Thunder Bay, Nipigon, Sioux Lookout, and Dryden districts. Most of these blazes remained small and fire crews were making good progress on […]
Nicholas Donaldson Jason Williamson of Fort Frances put his #88 car into high gear to pull away with the win in the WISSOTA Midwest Modifieds division as part of Borderland Racing Association action at Emo Speedway on Saturday. Emo’s Brody Strachan captured the WISSOTA Modifieds division while Tylar Wilson of […]
The Canadian PressRob Drinkwater EDMONTON–Former federal cabinet minister Jason Kenney officially has launched his bid for the leadership of Alberta’s new United Conservative Party by promising to stand up to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. It’s Kenney’s second entry into a leadership contest in a year. He won the leadership of […]
The Associated PressStephen Hawkins ARLINGTON, Tex.–Adrian Beltre got his 3,000th career hit in a fitting way–a hard hit down the line past third base. The 38-year-old Texas Rangers’ third baseman doubled yesterday to become the first player from the Dominican Republic, and 31st overall, to join the 3,000-hit club in […]
The Canadian PressNeil Davidson TORONTO–Steve Pearce and Kendrys Morales hammered their way into the Blue Jays’ record book yesterday afternoon as Toronto completed a four-game sweep of the Oakland A’s with panache. There were some casualties en route to the 8-4 win–capped by Pearce’s grand slam in the 10th inning. […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Travellers heading to Canada’s busiest airport are being warned that a strike by about 700 ground crew workers may affect some flights today. Toronto’s Pearson International Airport is asking travellers to check the status of their flights, and says it will provide updates as they become available. […]
The Associated PressStephen Hawkins ARLINGTON, Tex.–Adrian Beltre just wanted to work hard, be consistent, and earn respect in the game. As a young player, he never even thought about historical numbers like 3,000 hits. “Never in my mind did I think that I was going to be in the position […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The federal government has come up with a proposed plan to protect Canada’s threatened boreal caribou population, three months after a wildlife conservation group took the environment minister to court over the matter. The plan released last night noted the provincial and territorial governments have primary responsibility […]
The Associated PressSeth Borenstein WASHINGTON–Yes, you can buy happiness–especially if the money saves you time. People who dole out cash to save time on things like housekeeping, delivery services, and taxis are a little bit happier than those who don’t, new research finds. Researchers surveyed more than 6,000 people in […]
The Canadian PressSteve Lambert WINNIPEG–The Manitoba government raised the distinct possibility yesterday that it may allow private retailers to sell marijuana when recreational use of the drug becomes legal next July. The Progressive Conservative government called for expressions of interest from potential producers and vendors in a 10-page document issued […]
Duane Hicks A meeting to garner public input on the proposed Erin Crescent subdivision elicited a mainly positive response from those on hand last night. About 15 local residents, many of whom live in the vicinity of the proposed development, attended the meeting at the Civic Centre. While no one […]
