The Canadian PressCarol Phillips HAMILTON–Nail-biters are nothing new for the Edmonton Eskimos this season, so quarterback Mike Reilly had no doubt his offence could score a game-winning touchdown with 70 seconds left on the clock. “We know one-minute-plus in the CFL is forever, really,” said Reilly, who threw three touchdown […]
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The Associated PressDoug Ferguson SOUTHPORT, England–The wind off the Irish Sea pushed away the rain clouds and bathed Royal Birkdale in sunshine, as well as Stars and Stripes. The British Open began yesterday with an All-American flavour. Jordan Spieth, chomping away on gum as he watched one putt after another […]
The Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship continues today and tomorrow (July 21-22) under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina. Today’s weigh-in gets underway at 3:30 p.m., with the final one starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday. The 30th-annual “Railroad Daze” continues today through Sunday (July 21-23) in Rainy […]
From the MNRF One new lightning-caused fire was confirmed by yesterday evening in the Northwest Region. Located in Nipigon District, just east of Wabakimi Park near the north end, was 0.1 hectares in size at last report. The forest fire hazard generally is “high” across the region, with some areas […]
The Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia–Wildlife researchers in Cambodia have found a breeding location for the masked finfoot–one of the world’s most endangered birds, raising hopes of its continuing survival. The New York-based Wildlife Conservation Society said yesterday its scientists, along with conservationists from Cambodia’s Environment Ministry and residents along […]
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES–Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington, whose screeching vocals helped the rock-rap band become one of the most commercially-successful acts in the 2000s, was found dead in his home near Los Angeles yesterday, the Los Angeles County coroner said. The coroner confirmed today that Bennington died […]
Kiera Kowalski “Canadian Coaster” Norm Mulloy posed beside his wife’s 1934 Desoto Airflow at the car show held by the Sorting Gap Marina yesterday afternoon. The “Coaster” explained this is an unusual car because it was a revolutionary design during the 1930s. The Mulloys are from southern Ontario and this […]
Joey Payeur The kingpins have thrown down the gauntlet when it comes to their Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship crown. Anybody that wants it, come try and take it–because they have no intention of just handing it over. Troy Norman of Fort Frances and Kenora’s Jay Samsal served notice yesterday […]
Joey Payeur Troy Norman of Fort Frances, left, and Kenora’s Jay Samsal looked every bit the defending champions they are, securing top spot after Day 1 of the 23rd-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship with a total catch of 19.18 pounds yesterday.
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Unions and advocacy groups got one last chance to weigh in on the Ontario government’s bid to make sweeping changes to the province’s labour laws. The government is wrapping up more than a week of public consultations on proposed legislation that would, among other things, raise the […]
The Associated PressKen Ritter LOVELOCK, Nev.–Barring any last-minute snafus, O.J. Simpson will walk out of prison a free man in about three months, having persuaded a Nevada parole board the bungled hotel-room heist he pulled nearly 10 years ago was a monumental error in judgment and one he will never […]
The Associated Press GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex.–A Texas coffee company is recalling one of its roasts because it was making some men a bit too excited. Bestherbs Coffee LLC issued the voluntary recall for its New of Kopi Jantan Tradisional Natural Herbs Coffee after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found […]
