The Canadian PressBill Graveland CALGARY–Six years after it all began, Filipe Masetti Leite still is in the saddle and planning a new adventure. Leite, 31, who immigrated to Canada from Brazil when he was a teenager, began his original journey in July, 2012 and spent two years riding his two […]
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The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO–Marcus Stroman switched up his warm-up music for his start last night, using Drake’s “Trophies” as a tribute to former teammate Jose Bautista. But Bautista, who used “Trophies” as his walk-up music during Toronto’s playoff-bound seasons in 2015 and 2016, may have benefited more from hearing […]
The Canadian PressLiam CaseyPeter Goffin TORONTO–Police have found more human remains near a property where accused serial killer Bruce McArthur worked as a landscaper. Det. Sgt. Hank Idsinga said the remains were found in a ravine yesterday afternoon and have been sent for testing, but they have not yet been […]
Staff The Community Living Fort Frances and District open air art studio is returning for a second year, with the first session set for this Monday (July 9). The studio will be held from 3-7 p.m. at the Rainy Lake Square, with participants making “Pride” flags and ribbon wands in […]
Duane Hicks Coun. June Caul has joined the race for mayor of Fort Frances in the upcoming municipal election. Coun. Caul, who filed her nomination yesterday afternoon at the Civic Centre, said she’s worked hard and learned a lot in the last four years, and it’s time to make a […]
The Canadian PressSheryl Ubelacker TORONTO–A raised bit of concrete on a sidewalk. An icy patch on the road. A misstep on the stairs at home. All of these can lead to accidental falls–landing a person not only on the ground but often also in hospital. Unintentional falls are the most […]
The Associated PressJohn Raby Decisions by most of the world’s elite golfers to skip the PGA Tour’s stop in West Virginia have been a boost for younger players like Xander Schauffele. Schauffele had a one-stroke victory over Robert Streb at The Greenbrier resort last season, which ended with the 24-year-old […]
Duane Hicks James Aasen, left, and his daughter, Keirra, beat the heat with an ice cream treat at the Sorting Gap Marina here yesterday afternoon. The Falls’ residents were visiting Canada on their July 4 holiday. Borderland reached a high of 28 C (82 F) by mid-afternoon but which felt […]
The Associated PressTassanee Vejpongsa MAE SAI, Thailand–With more rain coming, Thai rescuers are racing to pump out water from a flooded cave before they can extract 12 boys and their soccer coach with minimum risk, officials said today. A firefighter who has been working on draining the water said parts […]
From the OPP On June 29 around 8 p.m., a member of the Fort Frances OPP conducted a vehicle stop at the 100 block of First Street East in town. The officer spoke with the driver, who he determined was under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and […]
A story in yesterday’s Times on the “Castin’ For Cash” bass tournament at Lake Despair Lodge incorrectly stated a potluck supper was planned for Friday starting at 5:30 p.m. In fact, it will be a roast pork supper, with tickets costing $12/person. The Times regrets any confusion or inconvenience this […]
Staff Ian Jodoin scored twice in the second half to pace CJ Contracting to a 5-0 romp over Manitou Forest Products in Borderland Soccer League men’s division action last night at the St. Francis Sports Field. It was the third-straight win for first-place CJ (5-2). Joey Angus opened the scoring […]
