The Associated PressJeff KaroubMike Householder FLINT, Mich.–A Canadian man from Tunisia shouted in Arabic before stabbing a police officer in the neck at a Michigan airport, and made reference to people being killed overseas during the attack that’s now being investigated as an act of terrorism, federal and court officials […]
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The Associated Press WEST MILFORD, N.J.–A teenager has left a permanent mark on her long-running battle against her high school’s dress code. Eighteen-year-old West Milford High School senior Victoria DiPaolo chose a black off-the-shoulder top for her senior photo, and her yearbook quote below it reads: “I’m sorry, did my […]
The Associated PressJeff KaroubMike Householder FLINT, Mich.–A Canadian man from Tunisia shouted in Arabic before stabbing a police officer in the neck at a Michigan airport, and made reference to people being killed overseas during the attack that’s now being investigated as an act of terrorism, federal and court officials […]
The Associated PressGreg Beacham LAS VEGAS–Connor McDavid won his first Hart Trophy. Hardly anybody in hockey believes it will be his last. The Edmonton captain claimed the award as the NHL’s most valuable player last night at the league’s post-season awards show at T-Mobile Arena, the new home of the […]
Staff If any team needed a momentum shift, it was the Fort Frances Angels. The squad snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 14-8 victory over Sabaskong Tebinaak in the final game of the Rainy River District Women’s Fastball League first half on Tuesday at the St. Francis Sports Field. […]
The Canadian PressDirk Meissner VICTORIA–The clock that counts down to the expected defeat of Premier Christy Clark’s minority government in British Columbia started ticking today with the introduction of a throne speech. After that, the province will watch for a confidence vote that is expected to lead to an NDP […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK–He’s been overshadowed by “Barbie” for decades, but now “Ken” finally is getting some attention. Mattel is introducing 15 new looks for the male doll, including different skin tones, body shapes, and hair styles. Barbie had a similar makeover more than a year ago–both part of […]
Kiera Kowalski Couchiching First Nation, in conjunction with the Northwest Catholic District School Board, held a pow-wow yesterday in honour of National Aboriginal Day at the grounds there. Here, students from St. Michael’s, St. Francis, and Our Lady of the Way can be seen dancing during the grand entry.
The Associated PressStephen Hawkins ARLINGTON, Tex.–Darwin Barney’s two-run homer capped a big first inning and was just enough for the Toronto Blue Jays to earn a victory–and again get within one game of their first .500 record this season. Still, the shot by Barney over the left-field wall that capped […]
Joey Payeur Caity Visser of the Fort Frances Angels, left, tried to get a handle on Reece McQuaker’s toss as Trinity Prince of the Sabaskong Tebinaak safely reached first base during the Angels’ 14-8 win Tuesday evening at the St. Francis Sports Field.
The Canadian PressJoan Bryden OTTAWA–A bid by senators to amend the Trudeau government’s budget escalated yesterday into a test of wills over which parliamentary chamber–the elected House of Commons or the appointed Senate–has the right to decide budgetary matters. Senators were incensed after the government summarily and swiftly rejected Senate […]
The Canadian PressJonas Siegel The Vegas Golden Knights played the long game in constructing the base of their first very NHL roster. Knights’ general manager George McPhee went heavy on defenders and short on high-end help in selecting 30 players at the first NHL expansion draft in 17 years. Marc-Andre […]
