The third stop of the seven-event FLW Tour took place this past weekend at the Harris Chain of Lakes down in Florida–and it wasn’t the tournament I was hoping for. My results in Florida over the past six years that I’ve been fishing these pro tournaments have not been great. […]
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The Canadian Press CALGARY–David Backes gave his team some relief when he returned from a potential injury. He then gave them a lift just a few minutes later. On his second shift upon returning from the Bruins’ medical room, Backes scored the game-winning goal as Boston beat Calgary 5-2 last […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–A new study says the Liberal government should rethink federal parental benefits and overhaul a system that leaves out too many families and women while ditching the idea of dedicated time off for new dads. As is, the study says, there is a cohort of new […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson ORLANDO, Fla.–Sam Saunders started the tribute with a drive from the spot on the Bay Hill range where his grandfather, Arnold Palmer, used to practice. Sixty more players followed, one after the other, ending with defending champion Jason Day. As soon as one player hit his […]
Duane Hicks With the OFSAA ‘A/AA’ boys’ hockey championship running here next week, Cousineau Real Estate Ltd. is among the many local businesses that have decorated their window in support of the Muskies. The OFSAA planning committee has asked local homes and businesses to decorate with Muskie colours, or the […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The chairwoman of the Senate committee on aboriginal people is asking a Conservative senator to rethink her place on the committee after she said there were positive aspects to Canada’s residential school system. Conservative Lynn Beyak made the comments last week in the upper chamber, saying the […]
Staff The deadline is fast-approaching to apply for a portion of the $55,000 the Town of Fort Frances will be receiving from the Moffat Family Fund this year. Clubs, groups, and organizations which help children, families, and the “less advantaged” have until 4 p.m. next Thursday (March 23) to fill […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath is calling on the Liberal government to table legislation for its hydro bill reduction plan on Monday, saying it’s short on details and “warrants one heck of an explanation.” The legislature is not sitting this week for March Break, but Horwath […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–The Manitoba government is set to introduce legislation to help police crack down on drivers who are high on marijuana. Justice minister Heather Stefanson says the bill, expected today, also will include measures dealing with health and safety concerns stemming from the expected federal legalization of pot. […]
Joey Payeur Laker Cody Merritt was denied on this chance in close by Thunder Bay North Stars’ goalie Nathaniel Dupuis during the first period of the visitors’ 4-3 overtime win win Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena.
The Canadian PressMelissa Couto It was a familiar sight for Toronto Blue Jays’ fans last season: Roberto Osuna on the mound after a victory, knocking on an imaginary door, and catcher Russell Martin opening it with a goofy grin before embracing his closer. That post-win celebration became a staple for […]
Staff There’s no room for error in a 3-on-3 overtime and Matt Tustin’s misplay made that perfectly clear to the Fort Frances Lakers. Nicholas Nigro took the turnover and went the other way to start–and then finish–a 2-on-1 with 14 seconds left in the extra session to give the visiting […]
