The Canadian Press An elderly man has died and his partner is in critical condition as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in the Ottawa home they shared, city paramedics said Tuesday. Spokesman Marc-Antoine Deschamps said the couple was found earlier in the day by a neighbour who went to […]
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Jamie Mountain Jill Calder tried to clear the puck as Muskie goalie Kamryn Sandelovich fought through some busy traffic in front of her net during the second period of Fort High’s 7-0 win over the Dryden Eagles in NorWOSSA action on Tuesday night at the ’52 Canadians Arena. The Muskies […]
The Canadian PressLiam Casey TORONTO–A member of Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative caucus is hoping to reverse the province’s ban on pit bulls. Rick Nicholls introduced a private member’s bill in the legislature Tuesday that would alter controversial provisions in the Dog Owners’ Liability Act that prohibit the breed. […]
The first-annual “Copper + Pine” Christmas craft market will take place at the Copper River Inn on Friday, Nov. 22 from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Find unique craft ideas made by Rainy River District artisans A Christmas luncheon and bake sale will take place […]
Duane Hicks It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Rainycrest Long Term Care. Activation staff members Mary Lou Mitchell, left, and Joann Magel took some time yesterday afternoon to put up tinsel and other holiday decorations to give the home a festive feel.
The Canadian PressKelsey Patterson MONTREAL–Jean-Gabriel Pageau is showing no signs of slowing down. Pageau scored for the second straight game to help the visiting Ottawa Senators defeat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in overtime last night in the second game of a back-to-back for both teams. The 27-year-old leads the NHL […]
Staff The Muskie girls’ and boys’ hockey teams both did a great job of protecting home ice on Tuesday night against the visiting Dryden Eagles. Both squads came away with wins in their home-openers to stay unbeaten in NorWOSSA play. Captain Jill Calder scored twice and added an assist while […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Gov. Gen. Julie Payette honoured 39 people with the Order of Canada this morning, including actor William Shatner, writer Ann-Marie MacDonald and lawyer James Lockyer. Shatner is being given one of Canada’s highest civilian honours for his 60-year career in theatre, television and film; MacDonald for her […]
The Associated Press OUTER BANKS, N.C.–It’s not officially Shark Week but for trackers along the East Coast, several great white sharks are putting on a show. The Charlotte Observer reported nine sharks tagged by the ocean data-gathering organization OCEARCH have appeared near the coast in a five-day span, including two […]
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A town councillor is trying to get Fort Frances to do a small part in the fight against climate change and environmental degradation. Coun. Douglas Judson submitted a proposed bylaw to council that will ban single-use plastics, such as checkout bags, drinking straws, styrofoam food containers and other single-use products […]
The Canadian PressDan Healing CALGARY–A chronic shortage of truck drivers across Canada is compounding the effects of a strike at Canadian National Railway Co., says the CEO of the Forest Products Association of Canada. “While FPAC respects the collective bargaining process, and the right of workers to go on strike, […]
Staff Tyler Malpass seems to be finding his offensive groove lately. The Sault. Ste. Marie native scored twice to pace the Fort Frances Lakers to a 6-4 win over the Thief River Falls Norskies last night in SIJHL action at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. It was the second victory in […]
