The Canadian PressJessica Smith Cross TORONTO–Ontario Finance minister Charles Sousa is giving strong hints the government’s much-anticipated house affordability package will include measures targeting real estate speculators, or “property scalpers” as he calls them. In public comments last week, Sousa said speculators are reselling contracts for pre-construction homes multiple times […]
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The Canadian PressNick Patch TORONTO–The Toronto Blue Jays lost yet another game and yet another player to injury yesterday as starting pitcher J.A. Happ exited in the fifth inning with left elbow soreness before the Baltimore Orioles slugged their way to a dominant 11-4 win. It’s another discouraging blow for […]
Staff An Iowa man who police suspect shot and killed his girlfriend Saturday night was arrested at the border here yesterday. Abraham Roberts, 38, was stopped in International Falls and taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials who recognized his car from a press release issued by […]
The Canadian PressDenis P. Gorman NEW YORK–Montreal Canadiens’ coach Claude Julien happily will take the result of his team’s efforts. “I thought it was a really good road game. It wasn’t mistake-free and no games are,” noted Julien after the Canadiens’ 3-1 win over the N.Y. Rangers in Game 3 […]
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson TORONTO–Some teens say their likelihood of using weed hasn’t changed since the Liberal government announced details of its legalization plan–though they say it’s made them more aware of information on both sides of the debate. Government officials announced Thursday that cannabis would be made legal for […]
The Canadian Press Nearly a year after the massive wildfire that devastated Fort McMurray, Alta., a climate scientist says there may be more forest fires in Canada this summer. “If the forecast’s right that it’s a warmer than normal summer, we’ll probably have more fires,” said Mike Flannigan, a meteorologist […]
The Canadian PressStephanie Levitz OTTAWA–Young scientists often don’t get research grants early enough, delaying careers and stunting the growth of Canada’s information-based economy, Science minister Kirsty Duncan suggested yesterday in response to a report on the state of science in Canada. In the report, an independent nine-member panel is calling […]
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson Rabbit rescue organizations are preparing for an influx of surrendered and stray bunnies as Easter weekend comes to an end. Kaylie Ngo, president of London, Ont.-based Hoppy Hearts, said the peak season for her rescue starts in June and July–and much of the volume stems from […]
Falls JournalEmily Geddes Dozens of firefighters responded to a County Road 116 fire that broke out just after 1 p.m. on Friday. With strong winds pushing a thick cloud of black smoke, crews worked to extinguish flames that had fully engulfed a garage and nearby residence. “This is one of […]
Drama Division (Thursday, April 13) •Choral Speaking, Grade 7–1. Fort Frances High School (226) 2. Fort Frances High School (227) •Dramatic Presentation, Grade 6-8–1. Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program •Choral Reading, Grade 6-8–1. Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program (First Class Honours) •French Solo Poetry, Grade 1–1. Aubrey Johnson •French Solo Poetry, Grade […]
The Associated Press BOSTON–The Chicago Bulls waited until the final night of the regular season to cement their spot in the post-season. Jimmy Butler made sure the wait for a playoff victory was a short one. Butler had 30 points and nine rebounds as the Bulls outlasted top-seeded Boston 106-102 […]
Nicholas Donaldson Jillian Kaun from “House of Olde Shambles” showed off her new, reclaimed, and handcrafted home decor at the Easter Market held Saturday (April 15) at the Copper River Inn here. The market ran from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and featured more than 30 local vendors selling everything from arts […]
