The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a recent vote to support a UN resolution endorsing Palestinian self-determination is not a shift in Canada’s policy against singling out Israel for criticism on the international stage. Trudeau made the remarks yesterday at a menorah lighting on Parliament Hill, where about […]
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The Canadian PressHina Alam A Canadian man says he is still “shaky” from the experience of witnessing the beginnings of a volcanic eruption in New Zealand. The volcano off the New Zealand coast erupted yesterday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as dozens of tourists were exploring […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario’s attorney general is cancelling planned cuts to legal aid funding, but this year’s 30 percent budget cut is being made permanent. Doug Downey announced yesterday that the current funding level will continue, but there won’t be further reductions to Legal Aid Ontario’s budget. “We had […]
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Following a province-wide one-day strike by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation last Wednesday, members of the union will be engaging in another day of action tomorrow. The strike planned for tomorrow will again be full-withdrawal, and though the strike will not affect every school board in the province, it […]
The Associated PressAndrew Seligman CHICAGO–The Raptors held off the Chicago Bulls and then turned their attention toward the superstar who led them to their first championship in his lone season with Toronto. It figures to be quite a night tomorrow when Kawhi Leonard visits Toronto for the first time since […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Kathleen Wynne may no longer be the premier of Ontario, but she said she hopes her lasting presence in the halls of the legislature will inspire more young women to enter politics. Wynne’s comments came as her official portrait was unveiled yesterday evening in a ceremony […]
Tonight will have a few clouds and a low of minus-27 C (17 below zero F), minus-35 (31 below) with the wind chill. Tomorrow will be mainly sunny during the day and clearing overnight with a high of minus-20 (four below) and a low of minus-26 (15 below). Thursday will […]
Joy Lockman had a laugh with town council as she thanked them for selecting her as the “2020 Citizen of the Year” during last night’s meeting. She was nominated by her friend, Jennifer Wood, and received a plaque from Mayor June Caul that recognizes her tremendous volunteer services to the […]
From the OPP
Over the weekend of Dec. 6-8, members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police continued to actively conduct enforcement of impaired drivers through the use of many different RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) initiatives. As a result of these RIDE checkpoints and traffic stops three persons in the Rainy […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Canada’s justice minister says he is troubled that two Canadians detained in China have been denied access to lawyers as they face trials where convictions are virtually assured. Neither Michael Spavor nor Michael Kovrig has seen a lawyer or family in the year since they were each […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Health officials are investigating 16 cases of E. coli in five eastern provinces stemming from packaged salad. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for 315 gram Fresh Express brand Sunflower Crisp Chopped Kits with best before dates up to and including Dec. 7, 2019. […]
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The 2020 “Citizen of the Year” Joy Lockman was recognized for her tireless volunteer efforts throughout the community during last night’s council meeting. She was awarded with a plaque from Mayor June Caul on behalf of the town and was lauded for her contributions to Fort Frances. Also at last […]
