Ken Kellar Watten Volunteer Fire Department member Dan McCormick added to the growing pile of fresh fries at the cook station out behind Russell Hall at Sunny Cove during the department’s annual fish fry on Friday afternoon. According to Watten fire chief Chad Buist, the fish fry saw almost 500 […]
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The Associated Press How much marijuana is really in that pot brownie? Chocolate can throw off potency tests so labels aren’t always accurate, and now scientists are trying to figure out why. In states where marijuana is legal, pot comes in cookies, mints, gummies, protein bars even pretzels. These commercial […]
The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA–Hundreds of bicyclists have been caught with their pants down–and their shirts and underwear off, too. The cyclists gathered in a Philadelphia park on Saturday to disrobe before saddling up and setting off on the annual Philly Naked Bike Ride. About 3,000 riders pedal a 10-mile (16-kilometre) […]
The Associated Press COPENHAGEN–It’s safe to cross when the green Viking is walking, but stop when the red one is standing. That’s the message to pedestrians in Aarhus as it unveils new crossing signals to celebrate the history of Denmark’s second largest city. City council member Buenyamin Simsek, in charge […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The federal Liberals have decided on a slogan they hope will resonate with voters and best represent their political brand as they roll out their campaign for the October election. A release from the party says “Choose Forward” is the official campaign theme that will be stamped […]
The Associated Press LA GUAJIRA, Colombia–It might not be obvious at the supermarket, but the banana industry is fighting to protect the most popular variety of the fruit from a destructive fungus. A disease that ravages banana crops has made its long-dreaded arrival in Latin America, the biggest exporter of […]
The Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico–Much of the eastern Caribbean island of Barbados shut down today as Tropical Storm Dorian approached the region and gathered strength, threatening to turn into a small hurricane that forecasters said could affect the northern Windward islands and Puerto Rico in upcoming days. Prime […]
The Canadian Press SURREY, B.C.–At the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac in a pleasant neighbourhood, a tall stucco house overlooks a well-kept lawn and lush flowerbeds. The home is in the Metro Vancouver city of Surrey, where the average price of a detached property is $1.1 million. Before an officer […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge The operator of Ontario’s GO Transit service is asking bus drivers to accommodate an autistic man by spitting out their chewing gum if asked, a directive meant to encourage employees to meet the needs of those with invisible disabilities. Metrolinx says a regular passenger, who is […]
Ken Kellar Tara Long, left, and Tom Sether set out from The Harbourage on Saturday morning as part of the Alzheimer Society’s 2019 “Ride for Memories.” Though the pair were the only bike to leave from Fort Frances, Alzheimer Society client services co-ordinator Mary O’Connor said they were expected to […]
The Associated PressErik Erickson SEATTLE–Marco Gonazles sent flocks of Blue Jays fans back north of the border with a sour taste in their mouths. Gonzales pitched three-hit ball over seven innings to get his career-best 14th win, Dylan Moore hit a solo homer and the Seattle Mariners beat Toronto 3-1 […]
Joy Danylchuk passed away on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 in Thunder Bay, Ont. Funeral services are pending and a complete obituary will follow.
