The Associated Press DOVER, Del.–Hooked on NASCAR as a kid, there was something about Cale Yarborough that made a fan out of Jimmie Johnson. Johnson was glued to the set as he sat on a dirty old couch at home in El Cajon, Calif. He loved Yarborough’s fearlessness and the […]
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Staff Another year, another NorWOSSA title, and another difficult end to the season. The story remained the same for the Muskie boys’ soccer team, which went to the OFSAA ‘AA’ championship in North Bay as seven-time league champs but came away with not much to show for it for the […]
From the OPP Red Lake OPP are investigating a break-and-enter into the Madsen Fire Hall that occurred sometime between Monday and Wednesday afternoon. A culprit(s) entered the fire hall and spray-painted the fire truck and other equipment within the building. Screw drivers and an axe also were used to damage […]
The Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif.–Kevin Durant drove through the lane untouched for dazzling dunks. He dished off even when he could have slammed it home and did it all on defence. Oh, he hit from long range, too. What a dominant NBA Finals opener with the Warriors. Durant finished with […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–There’s been a fresh spike in problems with the federal government’s bug-addled public service pay system, the result of new labour contracts and summer hiring. Marie Lemay, deputy minister of Public Services and Procurement Canada, said her department did manage to stabilize the backlog of pay change […]
Staff It’s down to playing for pride for the Muskie boys’ soccer team. A close battle with the Bishop F. Marrocco/Thomas Merton Royals (Toronto), the top-ranked team in Group ‘C,’ ended up in a 1-0 loss for the third-seeded Muskies earlier today at the OFSAA ‘AA’ championships in North Bay. […]
Joey Payeur Members of the Mini-Kickers and Small Fries were in full flight as the two Squirt division teams battled in Fort Frances Youth Soccer action yesterday evening at the St. Francis Sports Field. The season will wrap up later this month.
The Canadian PressJessica Smith Cross TORONTO–The Progressive Conservatives have won a provincial byelection in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., taking the seat away from the governing Liberals. Ross Romano beat out NDP candidate Joe Krmpotich while Liberal Debbie Amaroso placed third, according to preliminary results from last night. The riding had […]
The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO–Marco Estrada left two specific pitches up in the zone and Gary Sanchez made him pay for both. The Yankees’ catcher has developed a habit of doing that to the Toronto right-hander. Sanchez hit two home runs off Estrada change-ups last night–the same pitches he hit […]
The Associated Press DUBLIN, Ohio–Jason Dufner putted for birdie on every hole until the last one at the Memorial, a game so under control it looked as simple as breathing. Even with a bogey on the final hole, Dufner had a seven-under 65 yesterday for his best score at Muirfield […]
The Canadian PressRoss MarowitsMia Rabson OTTAWA–Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr has announced $867 million in financial support to help lumber producers and employees weather the impact of punishing new U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood exports. The package announced yesterday includes $605 million in loans and loan guarantees to help cushion […]
Duane Hicks Jamie Petrin, left, the new community homeless liaison for the local District Social Services Administration Board, and DSSAB CAO Dan McCormick toured the accessbility-modified kitchen at one of the newly-renovated apartments at Green Manor here during an open house yesterday. Thanks to provincial funding, Ed Kaun & Sons […]
