The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA–NDP leadership contenders vying for the same job found some common ground Tuesday night in their vociferous opposition to Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall and Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister on carbon pricing. Their fifth leadership debate, held in Saskatoon, marks the beginning of the last half of […]
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The Canadian PressMelissa Couto The Toronto Blue Jays will begin the unofficial second half of the season on Friday with a 41-47 record, good for last place in the American League East. With their playoff hopes fading (they’re five games back of the second AL wild card with seven teams […]
The Canadian PressScott Edmonds Winnipeg defensive back T.J. Heath does well picking off passes, but doesn’t expect Toronto quarterback Ricky Ray to add to his reputation when the Argonauts visit the Blue Bombers tonight. With a league-leading three interceptions in just two games this season, Heath is well on pace […]
Staff Mark it on your calendar–this year’s Household Hazardous Waste Day here will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16. Town council approved the Miller Group of Winnipeg as its Municipal Special or Hazardous Waste (MSHW) service provider at its regular meeting Monday night. The event once again will take place […]
The Canadian PressMorgan Lowrie MONTREAL–Charles de Gaulle may have made history when he shouted “Vive le Quebec libre” from the balcony of Montreal’s city hall in 1967. But 50 years later, the city doesn’t seem keen on re-creating the iconic moment, a sovereigntist group said yesterday. The Societe Saint-Jean-Baptiste said […]
The Canadian PressCraig Wong OTTAWA–The Bank of Canada yesterday hiked its benchmark interest rate for the first time in nearly seven years in what may be the beginning of the end of the era of cheap borrowing that has fuelled the hot housing market and record levels of debt. The […]
The Canadian Press LONDON–In a Wimbledon rematch, Milos Raonic proved to be no match for Roger Federer. The third-seeded Swiss great–trying for a record eighth Wimbledon title–systematically dismantled Raonic in quarter-final action at the All England Club yesterday with a 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 (4) victory. “I can say with fact […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–The Manitoba government plans to poll residents about their marijuana consumption and what kind of rules they would like to see when recreational pot is legalized next year. The provincial liquor and gaming authority is looking for a company to do 15-minute surveys of at least 1,200 […]
The Canadian PressSteve LambertKristy Kirkup WINNIPEG–Cries from frustrated families of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls grew louder yesterday as advocates in different parts of the country called for a reboot of the study following the resignation of a Métis commissioner. Bridget Tolley, who has spent 16 years searching […]
Staff If you haven’t already, it’s high time to nominate someone for a “Canada 150” volunteer pin. The town is looking to recognize local residents who have made their contribution to make Fort Frances a better place. An initial call for nominees was made in mid-May, and while a few […]
The Associated PressMichelle R. Smith PROVIDENCE, R.I.–Where’s the character Rey in the “Star Wars” version of Monopoly? In a land far, far away, apparently. Eighteen months after game-maker Hasbro Inc. promised to add the female character to the game by the fall of 2016, an Illinois girl who wrote to […]
Staff Centra Pipelines had to sit idly back as Manitou Forest Products took their place at the top of the standings. Centra took it right back yesterday evening. Nico Veldhuisen netted a pair of goals to lead Centra to a 4-2 victory over Manitou in Borderland Soccer League men’s division […]
