The Canadian Press MONTREAL–The attraction of English baby names held strong in Quebec in 2018, with Emma and William again topping the annual list. For Emma, it was the fourth-straight year in first place and for William the sixth. Records released by Retraite Quebec show that William was followed closely […]
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Ken Kellar Grade 5 students from Robert Moore, led by Mike Jones, sang “O Canada” in Anishinaabemowin as part of the Anishinaabemowin Drama Division of the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts at the Townshend Theatre this morning. Festival organizer Cynthia Donald said that while there have been […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords KITCHENER, Ont.–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government of dragging its feet on vital infrastructure spending and says the indecision endangers work for the summer construction season. Trudeau criticized Premier Doug Ford’s government during a funding announcement at a tech hub in Kitchener, Ont. […]
From the OPP
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Dryden detachment has confirmed the identity of a woman who died in a recent car crash as 39-year-old Susan Tilley of Dryden. As previously reported, Tilley was reported missing on April 11 at approximately 2:30 p.m. Her vehicle was later located in the Turtle River […]
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Downtown Fort Frances will be hopping this Saturday, as the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club and local BIA once again will be hosting “Egg-stravaganza.” The wildly popular annual event will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Great Canadian Main Street (Scott Street). Children can pick up a map of […]
The Associated Press GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–An Indiana man is suing his parents for getting rid of his vast pornography collection, which he estimates is worth $29,000. The 40-year-old man last week filed a lawsuit in federal court in Michigan, where he moved in with his parents in 2016 following a […]
The Canadian Press SASKATOON–Before he died, Chris Wenzel always talked about travelling across Canada with his wife. Cheryl Wenzel of Saskatoon is now planning that trip from Vancouver to St. John’s, N.L., to show off frames of her late husband’s preserved tattooed skin. It was a wish the heavily inked, […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton TORONTO–With the Maple Leafs buzzing and Scotiabank Arena rocking after Toronto equalized early in yesterday’s second period, the Bruins needed a push from their dormant stars. David Pastrnak, Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron delivered, and now the Eastern Conference quarterfinal is heading back to Boston tied […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario is looking at merging ambulance services, but the premier is guaranteeing that the move will not result in fewer paramedics. In its budget delivered last week, the Progressive Conservative government said it plans to streamline the way land ambulance dispatch services are delivered by integrating […]
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA–A new commemorative loonie is sparking concern among academics and advocates who fear it could perpetuate myths about Canada’s treatment of lesbian, gay, transgender, queer and two spirited persons. The Royal Canadian Mint will unveil the new one dollar coin in Toronto next week as it […]
The Canadian PressCamille Bains VANCOUER, B.C.–Police in Vancouver are asking parents to have a “tough” conversation with their teenagers about the dangers associated with marijuana at a large unsanctioned 4-20 event while city and park board officials call on organizers to pay for policing costs. Sgt. Jason Robillard said yesterday […]
Ken Kellar Maya Davis read a selection from “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee on Monday during the Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts at Knox United Church. Davis was awarded First Place with Honours in her category for her performance. The annual festival is drawing to […]
