The Canadian Press LISTUGUJ, Que.–An Indigenous band in eastern Quebec is challenging the limits of its commercial fishing licence, saying the federal government should allow its members to sell lobster caught during its fall fishery in the Bay of Chaleur. The Mi’kmaq community of Listuguj, located near Cambellton, N.B., has […]
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Mayor June Caul announced the nomination period is open for the 2020 “Citizen of the Year” award at last night’s council meeting. Those who would like to nominate an individual for this award can pick up a nomination form from the information desk at the Civic Centre or print one […]
The Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D.–An 18-year-old North Dakota woman who authorities say jumped a zoo guard rail to take a selfie in front of a primate cage has pleaded guilty to trespassing. Ashlee Brown was fined $300 after yesterday’s guilty plea and will be on unsupervised probation for nearly a […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Community housing providers who have evicted tenants for criminal activity will now be able to ban them from returning under new rules introduced by the Ontario government yesterday. Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark said the government has changed regulations and closed a loophole that allowed tenants […]
The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill TORONTO–After Anthony Alford hit a walkoff home run in the 15th inning all of his Toronto Blue Jays teammates were grateful. Not just because they had won, but because they could go home. Alford’s solo shot ended the longest Blue Jays game of the 2019 season, […]
Jamie Mountain Justin Lewtas, left, Brent Adamson, and Fort Frances Curling Club president Ron Silver had some discussions amongst each other while getting the ice ready for another curling season ahead yesterday morning at the local rink. Lloyd Stansell, a revered ice technician who will be inducted into the Northwestern […]
The Associated PressCandice Choi NEW YORK–What makes Impossible burgers possible? An engineered ingredient that makes the veggie patty look bloody and one of many new concoctions food regulators expect to see more of in the coming years. Several new vegetarian products are competing to win over meat lovers, but two […]
The Canadian PressBill Graveland CALGARY–Alberta’s premier says images of federal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau wearing black and brown face makeup should make it easier for voters to choose in next month’s election. Jason Kenney, who is just back from a tour urging investment in Alberta’s energy sector, calls the prime […]
The Associated Press GROSSE TETE, La.–A veterinarian has prescribed antibiotics to a camel owned by a Louisiana truck stop petting zoo after a woman bit the 600-pound (272-kilogram) animal to free herself from under its weight. Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office documents obtained by The Advocate yesterday accuse Florida couple Gloria […]
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A fire at the Stratton sales barn broke out yesterday afternoon but fortunately no person or animal was injured. Between 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. the fire started and the Stratton fire department had an incredible response time, according to long-time sales barn volunteer Kim Jo Bliss of the Rainy […]
Staff A firefighter with the Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service hosed down a burning cube van very early this morning on the 300 block of Second Street East. Police are investigating the blaze as a suspicious fire.
The Associated Press LANDOVER, Md.–After the Chicago Bears’ offence was slow to get going this season, Mitchell Trubisky was excited to speed things up. Trubisky and the Bears used a no-huddle, hurry-up tempo to snap out of their offensive funk and score 28 first-half points on the way to beating […]
