The Associated PressSamy Magdy CAIRO–A decision by Egypt’s new health minister to have intercoms in state hospitals play the national anthem every morning, followed by a recitation of the Hippocratic oath, has set off a storm on social media across the country. The minister, Hala Zayed, insisted Tuesday’s decision will […]
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Staff Alberton Township councillor Mike Ford filed to run for reeve in the Oct. 22 municipal election. Ford filed his nomination papers yesterday. Incumbent Coun. Jennifer Johnson also filed yesterday to run for a seat on Alberton council. Meanwhile, Don Canfield has filed for re-election to the Rainy River District […]
The Canadian PressNicole ThompsonShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario schools will go back to teaching the same sex-ed curriculum they did in the late 1990s this fall after the province’s new government announced yesterday it was revoking an updated version brought in by the previous regime. Just over a week into the summer […]
The Canadian PressSteve Lambert WINNIPEG–Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is asking his colleagues to eliminate restrictions on interprovincial booze runs. In advance of next week’s premiers’ meeting in New Brunswick, Pallister has written a letter to other provincial leaders outlining his priorities. In the letter obtained by The Canadian Press, Pallister […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–More and more Canadians are applying for federal help as they take time away from work to battle serious illness–and almost four out of every 10 applicants are maxing out their benefits. Since 2015, demand for sickness benefits under the federal employment insurance program has reached a […]
By Shawn Jeffords THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO–Premier Doug Ford says he has made good on a key campaign promise, announcing the immediate retirement of the CEO of Hydro One and the resignation of the utility’s entire board of directors. Ford, who promised that if he was elected he would fire […]
The Canadian Press HALIFAX–Nova Scotia rocker Joel Plaskett says the library was always a source of inspiration for his music, and he hopes a new program that allows the public to borrow instruments will help encourage more musicians in the Halifax area. Plaskett was on hand yesterday for the launch […]
Local rock band, “Kings of None,” will perform today from 6-8 p.m. on the stage at the Rainy Lake Square. Free concert. Bring a chair. Everyone welcome. The next barn concert at Cornell Farms in La Vallee will feature Pat Temple and the Hi-Lo Players today starting at 7:30 p.m. […]
The Associated Press LONDON–It was clear right from the opening game of Angelique Kerber’s Wimbledon semifinal how things were going to go. She was not going to dictate or control much. She was, instead, going to employ spectacular defence and solid, steady play, while letting her opponent, Jelena Ostapenko, be […]
Stephanie Hagenaars NCDS held a “Client Appreciation & Pride Celebration” lunch yesterday, offering hot dogs, watermelon, popcorn, beverages and cupcakes “for all human beings” as part of “Borderland Pride Week.” Matthew Sawatzky from Community Living Fort Frances and District stopped by for a hot dog and some treats.
Mellodey and Cadance Sinclair, above, enjoyed some pancakes and orange juice in the sun this morning during Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services’ breakfast in celebration of “Pride Week.” The event brought dozens of people to the FFTAHS’ behavioural health services location on King’s Hwy. Meanwhile, Curran Strachan, left, administrative […]
The Canadian Press BRUSSELS–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is billing a pre-existing plan to grow military spending by 70 percent over the next 10 years as Canada’s answer to Donald Trump’s persistent demand that NATO allies spend two percent of their GDP on defence. At a news conference wrapping up the […]
