Ken Kellar A collection of Pride-friendly fiction and non-fiction material is set up at the Fort Frances Public Library for PRIDE WEEK+. The library will be hosting some of the events organized by Borderland Pride this week, including a showing of the film “Love, Scott” tonight at 6:30 p.m.
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The Associated PressAndrew Selsky PORTLAND, Ore.–A lawsuit by a group of young people who say U.S. energy policies are causing climate change and hurting their future faces a major hurdle toay as lawyers for the Trump administration argue to stop the case from moving forward. Three judges from the 9th […]
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Interlibrary loan has returned partially to libraries in Ontario. It has been announced that Northern Ontario libraries will continue to receive the mailing rebate in 2019. As such, the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre will resume limited interlibrary loan services effective immediately. A great deal of uncertainty remains regarding […]
The Associated PressDavid Bauder NEW YORK–James Holzhauer, the trivia whiz who dominated “Jeopardy!” this spring, isn’t invincible after all. The game show’s 32-time champion lost for the first time in an episode that aired yesterday, falling short of records for total winnings and longest reign, but still making an argument […]
The Canadian PressDan Healing CALGARY–A court ruling in Minnesota that could further delay Enbridge Inc.’s Line 3 oil pipeline replacement project spells more bad news for Canadian oilfield workers, says the CEO of the Petroleum Services Association of Canada. Investor confidence in Western Canada’s oil industry is at a low […]
The Canadian Press Durham Regional police say officers who punched a prone 16-year-old during an arrest in Whitby, Ont., were following protocol. Video posted on social media shows an officer pinning the teen down with his knee and punching him in the back several times. Officers are heard yelling at […]
Ken Kellar Robert Moore School students Carley Rooker, left, Cora Martineau, Kianna Peyash, Ariana Johnson-Potson and Ziigwan Paul were among those who took part in a Pride walk there yesterday afternoon. Students in Grades 6-8 were asked to wear rainbow colours to show their solidarity with the Pride celebration going […]
of Sylvia Hnatiuk Johnston Brothers Herman, Willie, and Rick Pruys–all of whom worked at the local mill over the years–posed for a photo during the Mill Alumni’s seventh-annual banquet on Thursday evening at the local Legion. The event drew nearly 80 people, and after getting a big show of hands […]
The Associated PressStephen Whyno ST. LOUIS–David Pastrnak flashed a wry smile, brimming with confidence. No even-strength points through the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final for the first line put plenty of pressure on Boston’s best players to produce. Pastrnak shrugged it off, saying on scale of 1 […]
The Associated PressBen Finley andMichael Kunzelman VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.–The gunman who attacked his colleagues at a Virginia Beach government office building resigned by email hours before the shooting, a city official said yesterday as authorities sought a motive in the assault that killed 12 people. Officials gave no indication why […]
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Yuk-Sem Won will be the NDP candidate for the Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding in the fall federal election following nomination meetings held here and in Atikokan on Saturday and in Thunder Bay yesterday. Won beat out Jason Storkson, an 11-year member of the Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service. Meanwhile, Linda Rydholm is […]
The Canadian PressUgo Giguere Montreal police are worried that a dangerous drug known as “purple heroin” has made its way into the city. An internal note obtained by The Canadian Press says the police service’s analysis and intelligence department has been informed of the drug’s presence in the greater Montreal […]
