The Canadian PressMike Blanchfield OTTAWA–Boris Johnson pledged a Halloween Brexit for Britain from the European Union, negotiated or not, after being sworn in Wednesday as Britain’s prime minister. With that, there is almost equal certainty that Johnson’s arrival at 10 Downing Street will roil the geopolitical and economic waters for […]
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A 39-year-old Couchiching First Nation man has been charged with one of count of possess property obtained by crime and five counts of use credit card obtained by crime. Earlier this month, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were dispatched to a theft […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The federal government is spending $85 million to help develop advanced satellite technology with hopes it will one day expand access to affordable, high-speed internet to some of Canada’s hardest-to-reach regions. The funding will support a space project by Ottawa-based company Telesat to build and launch a […]
The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge A team of Ontario researchers say they’ve come up with a way to convert common types of viruses into a gel with potential for a wide variety of medical and environmental uses. The scientists at Hamilton’s McMaster University say the gel is comprised of bacteriophages, or […]
The Associated PressRaf Casert Brussels is bracing for Boris and Brexit. Three decades ago, journalist Boris Johnson wrote stories for London’s Daily Telegraph playing up stereotypes about bumbling bureaucrats in the European Union wasting money and tying up U.K. businesses in red tape–articles the European officials deemed to be so […]
The Associated PressTeresa M. Walker MEMPHIS, Tenn.–Dustin Johnson made it clear. Even though he won the last time the PGA Tour visited TPC Southwind, he’s not the defending champion. That would be Justin Thomas, who is looking to become the first repeat winner at this World Golf Championships event since […]
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The Liberal Party’s nomination meetings have been set for the upcoming federal election and the successful candidate will be decided early next week. A meet and greet with federal Liberal candidates for the Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding will take place on Saturday, July 27 from 6-8 p.m. at the Copper […]
Tonight will see a strong thunderstorm early with a low of 17 C (63 F). Tomorrow will be see periods of clouds and sunshine, with a morning shower in spots. Expect a high of 25 (77) and a low of 13 (55). Saturday will see a mix of sun and […]
The Canadian Press REGINA–An Indigenous man who was accused of stealing and thrown out of a Canadian Tire store in Regina has reached a settlement with the retailer. Kamao Cappo of the Muscowpetung First Nation filed a human rights complaint after an altercation with the store’s manager on July 26, […]
The Canadian PressLaura Kane MILL BAY, B.C.–The father of a suspect in the deaths of three people in northern British Columbia says his son is in “very serious pain” and he expects a nationwide manhunt will end in the young man’s death. Alan Schmegelsky says his son, 18-year-old Bryer Schmegelsky, […]
Ken Kellar Layne Gibson, left, Sienna Barr, Alexa Bagacki and Amy Norris put their own personal touches on some of the book ends from the teen section of the Fort Frances Public Library yesterday. The customized book ends will be varnished and then put back into use. The paint day […]
Vacation Bible School “Pioneer Days” will continue this evening (July 25) and tomorrow (July 26) from 6 6-7:30 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church (across from the Alberton Township office). Free admission. Aimed at Grades 1-6. Learn Bible stories, play games, and have snacks. The Emo Agricultural Research Station open house […]
