The Associated Press FRESNO, Calif.–California authorities have captured an emu after the flightless fugitive led officers down a highway. The Fresno Bee reported Friday that the bird was apprehended following a brief pursuit by California Highway Patrol officers. Authorities say officers responded to a report that an ostrich was wandering […]
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The Canadian PressDonna Spencer CALGARY–A Calgary judge is expected to rule on whether Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton must release Kaillie Humphries to compete for another country. A decision is expected today after lawyers for both sides presented arguments yesterday in Calgary court. Humphries, a two-time Olympic bobsled gold medallist, filed a […]
The Associated Press GREENWOOD, Miss.–You stink, stay out! That’s the message from one Mississippi Delta convenience store to workers at a neighbouring soybean oil mill. The Greenwood Commonwealth reports the convenience store has a sign on its door stating “Notice: Bad Smelling Oil Mill People Please Do Not Enter.” Anurag […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge TORONTO–A major union representing education workers in Ontario says its members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a potential strike that could take effect by the end of the month. The Canadian Union of Public Employees says 93 percent of its 55,000 members voted in favour […]
Tonight will be considerably cloudy, accompanied by a shower or heavy thunderstorm and a low of 18 C (64 F). Tomorrow will have a morning shower or thunderstorm with intervals of clouds and sunshine, while the high will be 25 (77) and low will be 13 (55). Thursday will see […]
The Canadian PressStephanie Levitz OTTAWA–Green Leader Elizabeth May pushed past the political pack yesterday by introducing a wide-ranging set of new policy promises while her rivals were recycling or expanding on old ideas. Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer re-introduced tax credits from the Harper government era, and Justin Trudeau pledged funds […]
The Associated Press LOS GATOS, Calif.–Move aside, “Friends” and “The Office.” Netflix now has a new gem–a show about nothing. The company announced yesterday it would start streaming all 180 episodes of “Seinfeld” in 2021, gaining a hugely popular addition to its library as the battle for viewers heats up. […]
The Canadian PressColin Perkel TORONTO–A crackdown on excessive vehicle noise announced by Toronto’s mayor and police in July appears to have done little beyond nabbing scores of motorists in too much of a hurry. The downtown blitz aimed at muffling the worst offenders resulted in 95 tickets, almost all for […]
Ken Kellar Guides representatives Isabel DeGagne, left, and Norah McCart worked on colouring some pictures in between visitors to their booths at the one-stop registration night held last Thursday by KidSport Fort Frances at the Memorial Sports Centre. The event had more than a dozen different sport, art and recreation […]
From the OPP
Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial (OPP) received a traffic complaint of suspicious vehicles at a park situated on the south side of Kenora. The complaint was reported at approximately 3 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18. Upon further investigation, police learned that a female pedestrian was struck […]
The Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.–Odell Beckham Jr. felt right at home again–in the end zone and on the highlight reels. With an 89-yard touchdown catch and a spectacular one-handed grab in his return to MetLife Stadium, the Browns wide receiver helped lift Cleveland past the short-handed and banged-up New […]
From the OPP
The Kenora OPP is issuing a reminder to all citizens that any act of mischief committed in relation to election signs is a criminal offence. The OPP would like to remind the public that it is an offence to remove or damage official election signs. People found damaging or removing […]
