The Canadian PressBill GravelandStephanie Taylor SASKATOON–Canada’s premiers want the federal government to seek an exemption from the United States’ Buy American measures. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said trade was a big topic yesterday on the first day of the annual premiers’ conference. “We will be calling on our federal government […]
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Ken Kellar Kids got into the groove and danced to the Glee version of a Van Halen classic as they prepared for the “Gleek Week” end-of-week show this morning at the Townshend Theatre. Participants have spent the week learning singing, dancing and acting, with all of their work leading towards […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a shower or thunderstorm late and a low of 16 C (61 F). Tomorrow will be sunny to partly cloudy. Expect a high of 25 (77) and a low of 11 (52). Saturday will be mostly sunny with a chance of shower or thunderstorms […]
The Canadian PressTeresa Wright OTTAWA–The federal government has announced new measures to protect North Atlantic right whales in the Gulf of St. Lawrence that have been dying from ship strikes and getting caught in fishing gear. The well-being of the endangered species is of great concern to Canadians, Fisheries Minister […]
The Associated PressHoward Fendrich WIMBLEDON, England–After going more than 1 1/2 years without playing each other anywhere, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will be meeting at a second consecutive Grand Slam tournament when they face off in Wimbledon’s semifinals. Last month, Nadal got his shot at Federer on red clay, […]
The Canadian Press PERTH COUNTY, Ont.–Provincial police say a man has been charged after he used a case of beer as a substitute for a booster seat for a two-year-old. OPP say they stopped a sedan on a road in the town of Atwood, Ont., around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday. […]
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The province recently announced it will be introducing the next phase of its plan to license private cannabis stores, but entrepreneurs in the Rainy River District are again unable to apply. Ontario will be conducting a second lottery for 50 private cannabis retail stores with eight of them being located […]
Tonight will be clear with a low of 11 C (52 F). Tomorrow will see a mix of clouds and sun. Expect a high of 25 (77) and a low of 16 (61). Friday will be mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 25 (77) and a low of […]
Submitted Lisa Loney, left, and Brennin Chamberlin will be setting off for Tanzania and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro as part of a fundraising effort for the Sandton SPCA out of Johannesburg, South Africa.
The sizzle of food on the grill. The pop and fizz of a cold beverage being opened. The hum of the fan or air conditioner. The laughter of children as they jump through the sprinkler or splash into the river or lake. These are the sounds of summer. Another one […]
Sam Odrowski Tara Milson, left, Samantha Brown, and Pearce Spooner waved flags outside of La Verendrye Hospital at a Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and Ontario Council of Hospital Unions’ (OCHU) rally last Wednesday to protest the Ford government’s changes to health care.
Registered nurse and bargaining unit president for the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) Local 81 Janine Webb spoke out against the Ford government’s “chaotic overhaul” of health care services at a rally hosted outside of La Verendrye Hospital last Wednesday. -Sam Odrowski photo
