The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords HAMILTON–NDP Leader Andrea Horwath is promising that if her party wins Ontario’s next election, the province will commit to reducing greenhouse gas emissions at standards in line with international targets. Horwath told party members attending a policy convention in her hometown of Hamilton on Saturday that […]
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Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low of 11 C (52 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy. Expect a high of 24 (75) and a low of 12 (54). Saturday will be cooler with a few afternoon showers, a high of 18 (64) and a low of 12 (54). […]
Submitted by Barb Everett
Fort Frances Legion Ladies Auxiliary to Branch 29 met on June 12, 2019 with 34 members in attendance. Evening started with a delicious pot luck supper at 6 p.m. So many good cooks and bakers. Meeting was brought to order at 7:05 p.m. by president Alfreda Easton, followed by minutes […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio Road salt levels in southern Ontario waterways have hit record highs, making some as salty as the ocean, environmental advocates said Wednesday as they called for measures to mitigate the impact on species and ecosystems. World Wildlife Fund Canada said its new maps tracking chloride from […]
The Canadian PressColin Perkel TORONTO–An Indigenous drunk driver who killed two people and left two others badly hurt has had his prison sentence reduced to seven years from 10 years despite Ontario’s top court rejecting his argument that he deserved more leniency due to his Aboriginal status. In a split […]
From the OPP
During “Operation Corridor” last Thursday and Friday, members of the Rainy River District detachment stopped 96 Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV). As a result of these contacts, seven charges related to equipment were laid, including four that required the CMVs to go out of service. Operators of commercial motor vehicles are […]
The Canadian PressCassandra Szklarski TORONTO–The moment Pixar animator Benjamin Su learned the newest “Toy Story” saga would debut a Canadian character, he jumped aboard. Who better to infuse a Canuck toy with Maple Leaf nuance than an actual Canadian?, he thought. It turned out he would have some competition–“there’s a […]
The Canadian PressArmina Ligaya TORONTO–The Canadian market for next-generation cannabis products is worth an estimated $2.7 billion annually, with edibles contributing more than half, according to a new report from Deloitte. This spending once the final edible pot regulations roll out in the coming months is expected to be on […]
A spaghetti dinner fundraiser for local “Dancin’ with Darcie” students raising money to take part in a national dance competition in Wisconsin Dells this summer will take place today (June 20) from 5-7 p.m. at the Couchiching Multi-use Facility. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 12 and under. […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Less than a year after freezing driver and vehicle fees in Ontario, the Progressive Conservative government is considering raising them again, while bracing for a “negative reaction.” In a proposal quietly posted to a regulatory registry for public comment, the government says it is seeking to […]
The Canadian PressBill Graveland CALGARY–A documentary exploring the golden era of professional wrestling had one of its final private screenings yesterday evening prior to becoming more readily accessible to Canadian fans next month. “350 Days” is a project by Vancouver-based actor Fulvio Cecere, who is the director and co-producer along […]
The Associated PressGreg Beacham LAS VEGAS–Nikita Kucherov gratefully accepted the Hart Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award last night in recognition of his spectacular 128-point regular season in Tampa Bay. He might even be able to enjoy the trophies someday, whenever the sting of the Lightning’s first-round post-season loss has […]
