The Canadian PressMichelle McQuigge TORONTO–A Toronto newspaper photographer said he opted to file a complaint with police about being attacked while covering a protest in order to raise awareness about the dangers of escalating anti-media sentiment. Longtime Toronto Sun staff photographer Stan Behal said what he experienced last weekend, which […]
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The Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo.–Curtis Granderson held up both hands, showing 10 fingers–one for each grand slam. Granderson ran his career grand slam total into the double digits, and Marco Estrada pitched effectively into the seventh inning, as the Toronto Blue Jays edged the Kansas City Royals 6-5 last […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Chocolate-banana steak eclairs, pickle ice cream, fried frog legs, and s’more fried chicken sandwiches are among the crazy gastronomic concoctions revealed before the Canadian National Exhibition opens in Toronto tomorrow. The annual summer carnival is known for its wacky foods and the selection for this year’s event […]
The Associated Press It’s time for the PGA Tour’s “bubble” players to take centre stage. The field at the Wyndham Championship once again is packed with players trying to play their way into golf’s post-season and keep their tour cards for 2019. Only two of the top 30 players on […]
From the MNRF The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has declared a Restricted Fire Zone for portions of the Northwest Region until further notice. This order is required to reduce the possibility of unwanted human-caused fires. Resources presently are adequate though the potential for problematic fires exist. The […]
It will be mainly clear tonight, with an overnight low of 15 C (59 F) and north-northwest winds gusting up to 11 km/h. Tomorrow will be sunny, with a high of 28 (82) and low around 14 (57). Expect north-northeast winds gusting up to 11 km/h. Partly sunny skies are […]
The Canadian PressMia Rabson OTTAWA–The minister responsible for Parks Canada says tearing down statues is not the solution when it comes to addressing the darker side of Canadian history. Environment minister Catherine McKenna has asked the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to look at how to address concerns […]
Jamie Mountain Joey Angus of CJ Contracting pondered his next move while trying to keep the ball away from Chris Sinclair of Manitou Forest Products during his squad’s 1-0 win in the second-and-deciding game of the Borderland Soccer League’s men’s division final Tuesday evening at the St. Francis Sports Field. […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–A day after announcing plans to sell recreational cannabis in private stores, the Ontario government said Tuesday it still was working out how strict regulations governing the new system would be enforced. Talks with municipalities will help the province determine the details, said the Progressive Conservatives, […]
The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA–A rare nickel has sold for $4.5 million at a Philadelphia auction. Stack’s Bowers Galleries sold the Eliasberg 1913 Liberty Head nickel last night during the American Numismatic Association’s World’s Fair of Money at the Philadelphia Convention Center. It is named for financier Louis E. Eliasberg, who […]
“Night At The Museum” will be held at the Fort Frances Museum today (Aug. 16) from 5-9 p.m. Games, a movie, flashlight tours, snacks, and more. Children ages five-12 are invited. Only 35 spots available, with the cost being $10 per child. Pre-register your child by messaging the museum on […]
The Associated Press BRISTOL, Conn.–A bear took a stroll into an unlikely snack venue: a Connecticut liquor store. The mid-sized creature lumbered across a parking lot in Bristol yesterday afternoon, getting close enough to the entrance of Crazy Bruce’s Liquors to trigger a sensor that automatically opened an outer door. […]
