The Associated Press BERNARDS, N.J.–An imposing white oak tree that has watched over a New Jersey community and a church for hundreds of years is about to come down–leaving residents with a sense of loss as they recall the site that’s been a go-to location for formal photos, a landmark […]
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The Associated Press NEW YORK–Erin Moran, the former child star who played Joanie Cunningham in the sitcoms “Happy Days” and “Joanie Loves Chachi,” has died at age 56. Moran was found dead Saturday by emergency responders after a dispatcher for the Harrison County, Ind. sheriff’s department received a 9-1-1 call, […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario’s NDP is pledging to create a provincial pharmacare plan, appealing to the grassroots about a year out from the start of next year’s election campaign. Leader Andrea Horwath announced the policy Saturday in a speech to about 1,000 delegates at the party’s convention. “Seeing a […]
Duane Hicks Muskie girls’ hockey blueliner Lillie MacKinnon read “Snap!” to attentive youngsters during the Blue Spruce “Celebrity Storytime” on Saturday morning at the Fort Frances Public Library. The other readers included Lauren Hyatt, Ruth Caldwell, Cam Gushulak, and Judy Kielczewski,with the “Friends of the Library” providing snacks. The Blue […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–The federal government quietly has been making changes to passport offices in a bid to improve security and address concerns that the facilities could be easy targets for a terrorist attack. Civil servants in passport and other government offices for years have faced bomb threats, and […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong TORONTO–The silence of the Toronto Blue Jays’ clubhouse after another loss yesterday was interrupted by the occasional deep exhale or the sound of clothes being jammed into suitcases. Maybe a trip out of town is the best thing for Major League Baseball’s cellar-dwellers. Toronto capped a […]
The Canadian PressAllison JonesJessica Smith Cross TORONTO–Ontario is following British Columbia’s lead, promising to introduce a tax on foreign homebuyers that the province hopes will help cool the frantic housing market–easing concerns about a potential bubble in Canada’s fastest-growing urban region. The 15-percent “non-resident speculation tax” was among 16 housing […]
Vocal Division (Wednesday, April 19) •Vocal Chorus and Vocal Ensembles, Own choice, Open–1. Fort Frances Youth Ensemble (First Class Honours) •Classroom Choruses, Own Choice, Grade 1 (English)–1. Robert Moore School Early Learning Class, Director: Mrs. Burns, Accompanist: Mrs. Cain (Honours) •Massed School Choir, Own Choice, All Grades (English)–1. Robert Moore […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL–The Quebec government is setting aside $6.4 million over five years to fight sexual exploitation by targeting pimps and johns. Public Security minister Martin Coiteux said his government will create a mixed force of 25 investigators from various police agencies to address the issue. The squad will […]
The Canadian Press WOSS, B.C.–Police say a train derailment in the tiny community of Woss, on northern Vancouver Island, killed two people and injured three others yesterday. Dave Rushton, the community’s regional elected representative, said the cause of the accident is under investigation, but early reports indicate a crew was […]
Joey Payeur Skyler Friesen of the Rainy River Owls, centre, did his best to break the defensive pressure of Muskies’ Chase McGuire, left, and Ethan Jourdain during their exhibition soccer match here yesterday. The boys posted a 1-0 victory on a goal by Cam Lidkea, with Jacob Albright earning the […]
The 2017 Business & Community Expo goes today (April 21) from 4-9 p.m. and again Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Fort Frances Curling Club. Admission is $3 per person, with children 12 and under being free. “Spring Fever Days” continues today and tomorrow (April 21-22) in Emo. See […]
