The Canadian PressTeresa Wright OTTAWA–Anyone who wants to buy political ads on Facebook in the lead-up to the federal election will have to be approved by the company, but unpaid content that simply blurs lines–like a recent doctored video of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi–will still be permitted on the […]
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The Canadian Press MONT-SAINT-HILAIRE, Que.–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today the federal government’s intention to ban harmful single-use plastics as early as 2021. Speaking at a nature reserve in Mont St-Hilaire, south of Montreal, Trudeau said the specifics of the ban still need to be worked out. He said Ottawa […]
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A new gymnastics academy will starting up here this fall. Town council is expected this evening to endorse entering into an agreement with the Rainy Lake Gymnastics Academy to operate out of the Memorial Sports Centre auditorium. Gymnastics equipment will be set up in that space but be moved or […]
Marc Stuempfle The Fort Frances High School Junior Band performed a medley of songs from the motion picture Shrek last Wednesday evening at the Townshend Theatre, wrapping up the 2019 school year. The concert showcased toe-tapping compositions from movies and TV shows, leaving the audience humming the popular tunes in […]
Staff The Muskie track-and-field team competed hard, but none of its members were able to advance the finals in their respective events at the OFSAA track-and-field championships held Thursday through Saturday at the University of Guelph. But nonetheless it still was a strong end to the season for the seven […]
The Canadian Press PETERBOROUGH, Ont.–A woman who was bitten by a snake while on a trip to Thailand was treated in Ontario after the symptoms returned, said the reptile zoo founder who provided the antivenin. Bry Loyst of Indian River Reptile Zoo, just east of Peterborough, said he was contacted […]
Ken Kellar Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung administration manager Kayleigh Speirs, left, Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Don Rusnak, Rainy River Future Development Corp. chair Gord Armstrong and Fort Frances Museum curator Sherry George had plenty to smile about following an announcement at the Fort Frances Museum on Friday. Rusnak announced the federal government was […]
The Canadian PressAleksandra Sagan Ontario craft breweries are welcoming the provincial government’s move to expand beer sales to corner stores, saying the current system limits their products’ exposure to customers. “I just think it’s fantastic news,” said Scott Simmons, president of the Ontario Craft Brewers, a trade association composed of […]
Marc Stuempfle Smiles, laughter, and cheers filled Club 88 during the Fort Fabulous Drag Show there Friday night. Prairie Sky entertained the audience, putting everything out on the table with no joke too risqué. The evening was filled with some comedic acts, amazing dance choreography, and an overall sense of […]
The Associated PressHoward Fendrich PARIS–For a few, fleeting moments yesterday, Rafael Nadal found his French Open supremacy seemingly threatened by Dominic Thiem, a younger, talented opponent challenging him in the final for the second consecutive year. A poor game from Nadal allowed Thiem to break him and even things at […]
The Canadian PressJohn Chidley-Hill ANCASTER, Ont.–Rory McIlroy examined the RBC Canadian Open trophy closely, reading the names to himself, soaking in the history of the 110-year old championship. His name will be the next one etched on to the trophy’s silver surface after he fired a 9-under 61 on Sunday […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s teammates know to not to miss the star rookie’s at-bats, especially when the game can be altered with one of his potent swings. Guerrero didn’t disappoint last night, launching a line drive to straightaway centre field in the eighth inning to score three runs […]
