Duane Hicks Piper Cross, left, and her grandmother, Sandy Bridgeman, were among the 45 participants who came out yesterday afternoon–despite the hot, humid, and windy conditions–for the annual Terry Fox Run here. People of all ages walked, ran, and rode from the Sorting Gap Marina to La Verendrye Hospital and […]
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The Associated PressGenaro C. Armas GREEN BAY, Wis.–Wide right, times two. Daniel Carlson missed two field goals in overtime, including one from 35 yards as time expired, as the Minnesota Vikings had to settle for a 29-29 tie with the Green Bay Packers after rallying from a late 13-point deficit […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The federal government has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a four-year legal battle with disabled veterans, who had launched a class-action lawsuit after some of their financial benefits were clawed back. The settlement, which still must be approved by the Federal Court, would provide more […]
The Associated Press WILMINGTON, N.C.–The outer bands of wind and rain from a weakened but still lethal Hurricane Florence began lashing North Carolina today as the monster storm moved in for a prolonged and potentially catastrophic stay along the U.S. southeast coast that could drench the homes of as many […]
From the MNRF One new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by early yesterday evening. Thunder Bay Fire #76 was found by an MNRF helicopter working on a nearby fire south of Whitewater Lake in Wabakimi Provincial Park, about 260 km north of Thunder Bay. The 0.1-hectare, lightning-caused fire […]
The Associated PressJimmy Golen BOSTON–The scoreboards at Fenway Park all were flashing “100 WINS” to celebrate the Red Sox reaching the milestone for the first time since Ted Williams returned from World War II. But David Price already was thinking about No. 101. “That’s what we’ve done all year,” Price […]
The Canadian PressKelly Geraldine Malone WINNIPEG–First Nation families say they struggled to get wheelchairs, beds, and other health-care services for their children before Ottawa adopted Jordan’s Principle. The principle, which requires that kids get access to services without delays caused by jurisdictional issues, is named after Jordan River Anderson. The […]
The Canadian PressPaola LoriggioShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario’s legislature plunged into chaos yesterday as protesters and most of the Opposition were ejected for disrupting the government’s efforts to revive a bill slashing Toronto’s city council nearly in half just days after a judge found the legislation unconstitutional. Shouts erupted from the public […]
Staff The club championships at Kitchen Creek is expected to run as planned this Sunday (Sept. 16), with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. Divisions include men’s, ladies’, seniors’, and juniors’ for a cost of $20/person. To sign up, call the Kitchen Creek pro shop at 274-4653 or drop by in […]
Staff A consistent number of players at practice this week means the Muskie football team will be able to play its game tomorrow against the host Tec Voc Hornets. “We are good to go,” Muskie head coach Mike Cuzzolino told the Times this morning. The Muskies were forced to cancel […]
The Canadian PressJanice Dickson OTTAWA–Conservative leader Andrew Scheer says the Ontario government is well within its legal rights to use the Constitution’s notwithstanding clause to cut the size of Toronto’s city council but would not say whether he thinks it is a good move–or whether he would ever use the […]
The Canadian Press VANCOUVER–The manager of a Vancouver store where wigs intended for kids with cancer were stolen says it’s been heartbreaking to call their families and break the news. Frances Rae, manager of Eva and Company Wigs, said all of the families have been understanding and one six-year-old girl […]
