The Canadian PressBill Graveland A hockey player paralyzed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says he is thrilled with the progress he’s made since receiving spinal surgery in Thailand a month ago. Doctors implanted an epidural stimulator in Ryan Straschnitzki’s spine and one week later injected stem cells above and […]
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Staff The SIJHL postponed Saturday night’s game between the Fort Frances Lakers and the Thief River Falls Norskies that was scheduled to take place at the Ralph Engelstad Arena due to a winter snow storm and unsafe highway travel conditions in the area. A make-up date for that contest will […]
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The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) announced Thursday that their members will be engaged in a one-day, province-wide strike (full withdrawal of services) this Wednesday (Dec. 4) unless progress is made at the central bargaining table. At this time, this one-day protest will affect all students in Grades 9 […]
The Associated Press OAKWOOD, Ga.–Police in Georgia say a man called out of his Steak on Shake job because he was “intoxicated,” then showed up anyway and demanded money while holding a co-worker at gunpoint. The Gainesville Times reports 20-year-old Kentarias Gowans, of Flowery Branch, is charged with offences including […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell EAGAN, Minn.–The priority during the bye week for Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer and his staff was not difficult to discern. Pass defence that has uncharacteristically been a problem in several recent games needed some work. “We spent a lot of time with it,” said Zimmer, […]
From the OPP
At approximately 7 p.m. yesterday, officers from the Thunder Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving two tractor trailer units. The collision occurred on Hwy. 17, west of Raith. The tractor trailer units were involved in a head on […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is off to London where he will spend the next few days trying to give the NATO military alliance a boost amid existential questions about its future–while defending Canada’s own commitment to it. Leaders from all 29 NATO member states are gathering […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario is starting a five-year pilot project beginning Jan. 1 to allow e-scooters on roads. The two-wheeled, motorized vehicles are currently illegal to operate anywhere in the province other than on private property. The pilot will let municipalities decide whether to allow e-scooters on municipal roads, including […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–The union representing the province’s English Catholic teachers says it is moving closer to a legal strike position. The Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA) requested a “no-board” report on Friday, which can take a few days to be issued. Once that happens, teachers would be in […]
The Associated Press WARSAW, Poland–Amazon said today it has removed “Christmas ornaments” and other merchandise bearing the images of Auschwitz that had been available on its online site. Amazon, which functions as a marketplace on top of selling products itself, said in a statement that “all sellers must follow our […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of minus-six C (21 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of flurries throughout the day and overnight, bringing a high of minus-three (27) and a low of minus-five (23). Wednesday will continue with a chance […]
The Associated PressDavid Ginsburg BALTIMORE–Neither rain, wind nor the San Francisco 49ers’ top-ranked defence could prevent Lamar Jackson from guiding the Baltimore Ravens to their franchise-record eighth straight win. Jackson weathered miserable conditions to run for 101 yards and Justin Tucker kicked a tiebreaking 49-yard field goal as time expired […]
