Press Release The Ontario government has withdrawn a promised $15 million to the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF)–money the foundation would have granted out to community projects this winter. Funding that would have strengthened communities now won’t be distributed, such as funding to fix the ice rink roof, support a local […]
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The Canadian Press An Ontario judge has found some of the enforcement powers held by the province’s animal welfare agency to be unconstitutional and says the government must re-write related laws to remedy the situation. Justice Timothy Minnema said the provincial government was wrong to grant police powers to the […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is poised to call byelections in three federal ridings within days and now he has a fourth vacant riding he may choose to fill at the same time. Sheila Malcolmson officially has resigned as the New Democrat MP for the British Columbia riding […]
The Canadian Press REGINA–Conservative leader Andrew Scheer welcomed 2019 with a warning that if Canadians re-elect Justin Trudeau this year, the federal carbon tax that’s going to take effect only will climb. “Canadians know what Justin Trudeau is going to do,” Scheer said during a New Year’s Day news conference […]
The Associated PressMichael Marot INDIANAPOLIS–Andrew Luck spent last January just like the previous two–watching playoff games from afar and hoping for a chance to return. This weekend he’s officially back. After a coaching change, a major roster overhaul, and nearly two years removed from shoulder surgery, the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback […]
The Associated Press MEXICO CITY–Mexican experts say they have found the first temple of the Flayed Lord, a pre-Hispanic fertility god depicted as a skinned human corpse. Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History said yesterday the find was made during recent excavations of Popoloca Indian ruins in Puebla state. […]
Staff Jill Howarth, left, and Robin Wright read out the winning ticket in the Fort Frances Kiwanis Club’s “Trip of the Month” draw for January yesterday morning at International Travel Services. Ed and Colleen Wiersema of here will be heading to France–a trip valued at $4,500. Next month’s trip is […]
The Canadian PressHina Alam VANCOUVER–Climate change is prompting glaciers in British Columbia, Yukon, and Alberta to retreat faster than at any time in history–threatening to raise water levels and create deserts, scientists say. David Hik, an ecology professor at Simon Fraser University, said the region is one of the hotspots […]
Expect increasing cloudiness tonight, with an overnight low of minus-12 C (10 F) and southwest winds gusting up to 15 km/h. Tomorrow will see the risk of freezing rain giving way to some sunshine. Look for a high of two (35) and low around minus-seven (19), with southwest winds gusting […]
Jamie Mountain Brady Bodnarchuk looked to win a face-off in his own zone during the first period of the Muskie boys’ hockey team’s 5-4 win over the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints last Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The black-and-gold (5-2) will resume NorWOSSA action Jan. 8 when […]
Duane Hicks Whether you got a new animal companion for Christmas, or your favourite cat or dog is celebrating another year with you, it’s time to get a new pet licence. And while the town continues to offer annual licensing, lifetime licensing, which first was offered starting last year, is […]
Press Release The Ford government has concluded the largest public consultation on education in the province’s history. This comprehensive education consultation had participation from parents, students, educators, employers, and organizations from across Ontario. The consultation included more than 72,000 engagements across three different consultation channels, which included an open submission […]
