The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The Liberal government says it is seeking “clarity” from the Federal Court on two aspects of a compliance order issued in May by a quasi-judicial human rights tribunal on the delivery of First Nations’ child health care. In a joint statement, Health Minister Jane Philpott and Indigenous […]
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The Associated PressStephen Hawkins ARLINGTON, Tex.–Carlos Gomez was munching on a doughnut and a piece of watermelon simultaneously before the game, when he predicted he would hit a home run. Then there was the recording of a rooster call the Texas centre-fielder wanted played for one of his teammates. Turns […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–The Toronto Raptors believe they landed one of the most versatile defenders in last night’s NBA draft when injured forward OG Anunoby fell to No. 23. “Obviously if he doesn’t have that injury, I don’t think we have a shot,” said Raptors’ president Masai Ujiri. The 6’8″ […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Landlords in Ontario will be able to increase rents up to 1.8 percent next year, as rent controls are expanded under the Liberal government’s housing plan. The annual rent increase guideline is the maximum amount a landlord can boost a tenant’s rent without needing the approval of […]
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA–Ontario’s chief coroner has asked an outside police force to assist Thunder Bay police in investigating the deaths of two indigenous teens that garnered national attention due to concerns levelled by First Nations’ leaders. Dr. Dirk Huyer said yesterday he asked the York Regional Police to […]
The Canadian PressBill Graveland STANDOFF, Alta.–Alberta Health Services is apologizing, and has placed an employee on administrative leave, after officials at a southern Alberta First Nation complained about a racial slur being used in a text message. The incident occurred last week during an AHS seminar for educators working on […]
The annual “Relay for Life” will be held Saturday, June 24 from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at the Fort Frances Curling Club. A survivors’ ceremony is set to run from noon-2 p.m. Stock car racing goes Saturday, June 24 at the Emo Speedway, with hot laps at 7 p.m. and the […]
The Associated Press CHICAGO–The NHL stage belongs to Ray Shero and the New Jersey Devils. Then it goes right back to George McPhee and the Vegas Golden Knights. In the wake of Vegas’ expansion draft, New Jersey is on the clock with the No. 1 pick of the amateur draft […]
Kiera Kowalski Alyssa Clendenning received her diploma from Fort Frances High School principal Bill Daley during graduation ceremonies yesterday evening at the Ice For Kids Arena. After the diplomas were handed out, valedictorian Mackenzie Wright delivered her address to her fellow classmates. The grads then enjoyed various activities at the […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario correctional workers have voted overwhelmingly to reject a government offer to extend their contracts by four years with 7.5 percent in raises. Meanwhile, 27,000 other public servants represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union have accepted an offer with the same wage hike. The Liberal […]
The Canadian PressLinda Nguyen TORONTO–Sears Canada will close 59 stores and cut roughly 2,900 jobs under a court-supervised restructuring, the beleaguered retailer said yesterday following years of dwindling sales and a revolving door of top executives. The announcement came after the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted the department store […]
The Canadian PressBill Beacon MONTREAL–Darian Durant played down the revenge factor in the week leading up to facing his old team but when the game was over, the veteran quarterback admitted it felt good to win. It took an intervention from what Durant called the “football gods,” but the 34-year-old, […]
