The Canadian PressArmina Ligaya TORONTO–General Motors will close its production plant in Oshawa, Ont., along with four facilities in the U.S., as part of a global reorganization that will see the company focus on electric and autonomous vehicle programs. The auto manufacturer announced the closures as part of a sweeping […]
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The Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz.–Calgary coach Bill Peters took one on the chin yesterday–and so did the team his Flames dominated, the Arizona Coyotes. Noah Hanifin and Mark Jankowski each scored twice, and former Coyotes’ goalie Mike Smith just missed his 38th career shutout, as the Flames dumped Arizona 6-1. […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The federal government is stepping in to help the struggling Canadian media industry with new tax credits and incentives valued at nearly $600 million over the next five years. “To protect the vital role that independent news media play in our democracy and in our communities, we […]
The Associated PressCharles Odum ATLANTA–Vince Carter grabbed his career milestone with a last-second dunk–long after his first NBA team had the victory secured. Kyle Lowry scored 21 points during his first triple-double of the season and the Toronto Raptors never trailed while beating the reeling Atlanta Hawks 124-108 last night. […]
From the OPP On Nov. 19, members of the Rainy River District OPP and the Community Street Crime Unit started an investigation into the trafficking of crystal methamphetamine in Rainy River District. At 6:55 p.m., members of the Atikokan OPP conducted a vehicle stop. Two male occupants were located in […]
Staff A group of kindergarten students at St. Michael’s School recently were recognized by the principal for their environmental efforts. During the class’s nature walk, Logan Dallas, Aela Drombolis, Ainsley Johnson, and Jasper Dennis noticed the school’s bike rack was chained to a tree. “They saw the chain ‘choking’ the […]
The wrong headline was used for a front-page story that jumped to page A6 in yesterday’s Times. The “Spirit of Christmas” jump ended up under a headline that instead referred to the story on “Louis Riel Day.” The Times regrets any confusion or disappointment this error may have caused.
The Canadian PressDarren Haynes CALGARY–Sam Bennett continues to make the most of increased playing time. Bennett scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist as the Calgary Flames erupted for five first-period goals, then hung on for a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets last night. Tied 1-1, the Flames […]
Staff The surging Thunder Bay North Stars used a hat trick from Keighan Gerrie to skate to their seventh-straight win in a 6-3 decision over the Fort Frances Lakers in SIJHL action last night at the Fort William Gardens. The Lakers (9-10-0-0) actually opened the scoring when captain Nick Lucas […]
Look for areas of freezing drizzle late tonight, with an overnight low of minus-five C (23 F) and south winds gusting up to 18 km/h. Tomorrow will be cloudy but mild, with a high of four (39) and low around minus-four (24) Expect south winds gusting up to 13 km/h. […]
Sam Odrowski St. Michael’s kindergarten students Jasper Dennis, Ainsley Johnson, Logan Dallas, and Aela Drombolis did a science project entitled “Free the Tree” that looked at their experience trying to better the health of a tree at their school. The four young environmentalists noticed the tree had a chain wrapped […]
Barb EverettSubmitted by The local Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary met on Nov. 14, with 32 members in attendance. The charter was draped in memory of Gloria Bergner. An election of officers for 2019 was held, with Alfreda Easton to be president, Leslie as first vice, Christina McDougall as second vice, and […]
