The Canadian PressCamille Bains VANCOUVER–Japanese Canadians across the country are meeting to discuss how an apology by the British Columbia government could be backed by meaningful action for those who were placed in internment camps or forced into labour because of racist policies during the Second World War. The federal […]
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The Associated PressEllen Knickmeyer WASHINGTON –At first, Tomas Monarrez didn’t notice the labels when he went shopping for pots and pans. ‘Completely toxin free!” said a big green message on a line of nonstick frying pans in the cookware aisle at a store in the nation’s capital. “No PFOA!” boasted […]
Ken Kellar Those attending the Teddy Bear Picnic at the Fort Frances Public Library on Friday were able to sit in to sing along with this group of musicians. There was also a selection of other instruments and noisemakers available for anyone who wanted to play along with the band. […]
Ken Kellar CN crews worked on clearing the tracks at the McIrvine Road rail crossing this morning following a derailment that occurred around 11 p.m. last night. According to the OPP, a collision between two trains caused the derailment of five cars. There were no reported injuries, spills or leaks. […]
Marc Stuempfle The Friday night lights shone brightly as singers took to the stage under the bg tent to showcase their musical talents during “Quest for the Best.” This year’s grand champion Brianna Eldridge, above, narrowly edged out Abbey Calder for the $1,000 grand prize as the duo competed in […]
Ken Kellar Miranda Wilson, left, and Christopher Wood watched as instructor Meghan Spooner demonstrated how to trim the dome off their cakes as part of the “Make and Bake” camp put on by Confederation College this week. Spooner walked participants through essential baking techniques, and everyone tried their hands at […]
The Associated Press LAFAYETTE, Tenn.–Authorities say a pipe bomb exploded in a Tennessee garage while a man was working on it, injuring his hand. WKRN-TV reports an explosion occurred in a Macon County garage early this morning. The man’s girlfriend told Macon County Sheriff Martin Gammons he was injured while […]
Staff The Borderland Soccer League women’s division saw its first draw of the season on Tuesday night. Neither Al’s Racquet Stringing nor La Place Rendez-Vous could get the better of each other as the game ended with a 3-3 score. Ryndi Veldhuisen scored twice while Courtney Buckshot also bulged the […]
Staff Vaughan Wilson and Jaxon Calder both homered to pace the Barwick Blue Knights to a 15-2 romp over the Rainy River Royals in Rainy River District Fastball League action on Tuesday night. Tanner Smith garnered the pitching win for the Blue Knights (10-4) over Myron Armstrong of the Royals […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–A minimum-wage worker could afford to rent in just a few neighbourhoods in Canada, suggests a new analysis of the country’s rental market that also raises questions about a promised federal rent-supplement program. The report released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says someone […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Internal government documents say that many of the 57,000 seniors the Liberals say they have helped lift out of poverty only moved above the poverty line when the government changed the measure. The documents shed light on the number of seniors lifted out of poverty by federal […]
The Associated PressMichelle Chapman Apple and Google are rolling out dozens of new emojis that include cute critters, of course, but also expand the number of images of human diversity. Apple Inc. is releasing new variants of its holding hands emoji that allow people to pick any combination of skin […]
