The Canadian PressJonas Siegel It was perhaps fitting that Paul Kariya learned of his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame from Teemu Selanne. Selanne called his former teammate before chairman Lanny McDonald could deliver the news–and even was hoping Kariya might pick up the tab for a private plane […]
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The Canadian PressLiam Casey WOODSTOCK, Ont.–One after another, family and friends of a serial killer’s victims described overwhelming guilt, anger, and profound sadness when they learned their loved ones had been murdered by an Ontario nurse who was supposed to care for them. And many spoke about their loss of […]
From the MNRF One new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday evening. Nipigon Fire #8, located about 18 km east of Terrace Bay, is a 0.1-hectare blaze. The only other active fire in the region is Nipigon Fire #7, a 5.5-ha blaze northeast of Thunder Bay. It […]
Duane Hicks Fort Frances will be celebrating Canada Day with a bigger “bang” than usual, Mayor Roy Avis promised. “We’re expecting probably one of the best celebrations we’ve had in a long time,” he noted at last night’s council meeting. Mayor Avis urged residents to enter floats in the parade, […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–Indigenous leaders say a broken train line that has cut off land access to Churchill in northern Manitoba could be fixed in two months if governments and the railway’s owner would put up the money and hire workers from another rail company. Chiefs say the Keewatin Railway […]
Kiera Kowalski Cancer survivors Bonnie Doucette, left, Jane Johnstone, Pam Bujold, June Keddie and Cindy Manty enjoyed a special lunch Saturday afternoon at the Fort Frances Curling Club during the “Relay for Life” survivors’ celebration. The 12-hour relay saw 10 teams raise $27,000. A portion of the funds will stay […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–Canada’s military is going all out to erase its reputation for intolerance and misogyny, aiming to recast itself instead as welcoming to Canadians of all races, religions and sexual orientations. The effort–driven by several factors, including a need to bolster its dwindling numbers–includes a comprehensive effort […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge TORONTO–What defines Canada? A new survey suggests the answers are as diverse as the country itself. The poll, commissioned by Historica Canada and conducted by Ipsos, asked a number of questions about various aspects of Canadiana ranging from inquiries about the preferred Canadian dinner companion to […]
The Canadian Press ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alta.–Police say they shot and killed a cougar that had climbed a tree near a school in west-central Alberta. RCMP say they responded to a 9-1-1 call early Friday in Rocky Mountain House about a cougar that was spotted walking down Main Street. Officers […]
The Canadian PressDan Ralph TORONTO–Ricky Ray wasted no time excelling in Marc Trestman’s offence. Ray threw for a career-high 506 yards and a TD as Toronto beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 32-15 yesterday. The 37-year-old quarterback, in his 15th CFL season, finished 32-of-41 passing in Trestman’s debut as Argonauts head coach […]
The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo.–Back on the mound, Roberto Osuna settled into his comfort zone. The Toronto closer struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning a day after saying he was dealing with anxiety issues, and the Blue Jays avoided a sweep by beating the Kansas City Royals […]
The Canadian PressMike Blanchfield OTTAWA–Faida Mwangilwa is vetting 78 applications for 26 projects that will direct cash to women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where poverty and rape as a weapon of war have created no shortage of need. The grants she gives out will be small, in […]
