The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO–Kyle Lowry took aim and released the ball as the clock’s final seconds ticked down. But Draymond Green’s outstretched hand guaranteed there would be no buzzer-beating heroics by the Raptors. And no NBA championship for Toronto and Canada. At least not on this night. “It felt […]
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The Canadian Press CALGARY–One of Canada’s largest producers of plastics says there will be plenty of room for future growth in output despite a proposal by Ottawa to ban certain single-use plastic products by 2021. Nova Chemicals Corp. supports efforts to encourage more recycling of plastics, including the plan announced […]
From the OPP
The Rainy River District detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has recently charged two people in relation to of credit and debit cards that have been stolen and used to make purchases. Members of the public are urged to ensure they maintain positive control on their debit and credit cards. […]
The Canadian Press PELEE ISLAND, Ont.–Why did the turtle cross the road? It may sound like the opening of a joke, but the Nature Conservancy of Canada is urging motorists to help the slow-moving reptiles get to the other side. Kristyn Ferguson, a program director with the group, says this […]
The Canadian PressNeil Davidson MONTPELLIER, France–Canada overcame some early tournament jitters and a stubborn Cameroon defence to win its Women’s World Cup opener 1-0 yesterday. Centre back Kadeisha Buchanan came to the rescue with a towering leap to head in the deciding goal on the eve of halftime. The relief […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario wants gas station operators to display mandatory anti-carbon tax stickers by the end of the summer or face potential Provincial Offences Act charges. A proposed regulation would set Aug. 30 as the day the requirement takes effect and it sets out specific details of how the […]
The Associated PressJay Cohen ST. LOUIS–Facing elimination in an oh-so-hostile environment, Tuukka Rask and Brad Marchand stepped up for the Boston Bruins once again. The Stanley Cup Final is heading to Game 7 because two of Boston’s biggest stars love the biggest moments. Rask made 28 saves, Marchand had a […]
Staff Goals were hard to come by for the Muskie boys’ soccer team over the weekend. Heading into their final game of Pool ‘D’ play on Friday afternoon at the OFSAA ‘AA’ championships in North Bay, the fifth-ranked Muskies had failed to score while allowing nine against en route to […]
Marc Stuempfle Mary O’Connor, left, from the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/ Rainy River Districts spoke with Linda Wilson during the Senior Fair on Thursday at the Sister Kennedy Centre. The two had a pleasant conversation during the event saw nearly 90 seniors attend and learn about specific health and safety […]
Tonight will be overcast with a shower and a low of seven C (45 F). Tomorrow will be mostly cloudy with a few showers. Expect a high of 19 (66) and a low of eight (46). Wednesday will see periods of clouds and sun, with a high of 17 (63) […]
Ken Kellar Angelina Spuzak sat still as Cheyenne Black put the finishing touches on her rainbow face paint during the Pride Walk put on by the Fort Frances High School GSA on Friday afternoon. The walk invited students to wear Pride colours in support of Pride Week+ put on by […]
Ken Kellar Staff from the TD Bank, along with community members from Fort Frances and International Falls, took part in the “Passport to Pride March” on Saturday. Walkers gathered in Smokey Bear Park before crossing the bridge to the Canadian side and ending at the Rainy Lake Square for speeches, […]
