The Canadian Press TORONTO–A Toronto transit rider heralded as a hero after rescuing a man who fell onto the subway tracks said he couldn’t have done it without the help of two strangers who jumped in with him. Kyle Busquine said he’s surprised to have received so much media attention […]
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Stephanie Hagenaars Last year’s Mini-King and Queen, Declan Scott and Brooklyn Beckett, at left, passed on their duties to five-year-old Hope McCormick and four-year-old Grayson Idrisson after the annual mini-royalty contest held during Canada Day festivities at Point Park. Each of the nine contestants answered a series of questions, including […]
The Associated Press MAE SAI, Thailand–A top Thai official said today that heavy rains forecast for the coming days could worsen floods in the mountain cave where 12 boys and their soccer coach were located after being missing for more than a week, forcing authorities to speed up their extraction. […]
The Associated Press WASHINGTON–U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Finland next month comes after what likely will be a tense gathering with NATO allies and follows Trump’s repeated calls to improve relations with Russia. The White House and the Kremlin announced today the two leaders […]
The Canadian PressJordan Press OTTAWA–An estimated 776,000 Canadian children live in areas of the country parched of available daycare spaces, suggests a new report that outlines the statistical flip side of high child-care costs in some parts of the country. The study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, being […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Gloria Bergner, left, Sue Drew, and Sheri De Gagne enjoyed an afternoon of assorted beverages and treats during a seniors’ apprecation tea held at the Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre in celebration of Seniors’ Month (June). A survey also was provided to the visitors asking questions about […]
From the OPP On June 11 around 3:05 p.m., members of the Atikokan OPP received a report of threats that had occurred in the Town of Atikokan. Further, officers were provided information that a break-and-enter had occurred at a residence there. Police began an investigation into the break-and-enter and threats, […]
The Associated PressKristie Rieken HOUSTON–It isn’t very often that Alex Bregman whiffs on two-straight fastballs, so when he did so in the ninth inning yesterday, it left Houston’s third baseman a bit upset. Fortunately for the Astros, he took out that aggression on the next pitch–connecting for a two-run homer […]
From the OPP With the Canada Day holiday approaching and summer upon us, the Rainy River District OPP wants to remind motorists to take care and use caution when travelling on roadways and highways. OPP officers will be conducting R.I.D.E. and seatbelt spot checks to ensure strict compliance when it […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Chris Streveler doesn’t need public accolades to boost his confidence. The rookie Blue Bombers’ quarterback was named one of the CFL’s top performers Tuesday for his role in Winnipeg’s 56-10 thumping of the Montreal Alouettes last Friday. In only his second professional game and first victory, […]
The Canadian Press LONDON–Eugenie Bouchard has qualified for the main draw at Wimbledon. The Canadian upset No. 2 qualifying seed Mariana Duque-Marino of Colombia 6-3, 6-2 in the final round of qualifying today to book a spot in the main draw next week. A finalist at Wimbledon just four years […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The federal government is imposing strict regulations aimed at ensuring organized crime doesn’t infiltrate the recreational marijuana market once cannabis becomes legal in Canada on Oct. 17. But officials said that doesn’t mean individuals with past convictions for possession–or even trafficking–of cannabis automatically will be excluded from […]
