The Canadian Press PRESCOTT, Ont.–Provincial police say one of the people injured in a tour bus crash in eastern Ontario yesterday has died. They said the victim was a 54-year-old Chinese man. Officers said a bus carrying 37 people–the driver, a tour guide, and 35 Chinese tourists–drove off Highway 401 […]
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From the OPP On June 3 at 9:10 a.m., the Rainy River District OPP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 11 at Couchiching. Both motor vehicles sustained substantial damage and were towed from the scene. A Fort Frances man was transported to hospital with minor injuries. During […]
It will be clear tonight, with an overnight low of six C (42 F) and east-northeast winds gusting up to 17 km/h. Tomorrow will see increasing cloudiness, with a high of 22 (72) and low around 10 (50). Look for southeast winds gusting up to 17 km/h. Possible morning thunderstorms […]
The Canadian PressMia Rabson OTTAWA–Dozens of environmental groups say if Canada wants to be a leader in getting the rest of the world to kick its plastics habit, it has to start by setting the bar for recycling plastics far higher at home. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants this week’s […]
From the OPP On Friday around 11:45 a.m., members of the Kenora OPP responded to Beaver Brae Secondary School to a report of a weapon on school property. The OPP immediately advised nearby schools as a precaution and searched the area. As a result, a 15-year-old male was arrested but […]
Staff Stuart Bennett, an optometry student doing an externship at Lidkea Optometry here, drew the June “Trip of the Month” draw winner while Kiwanian Robin Wright looked on Friday morning at International Travel Services. Mac and Cyndall Laughed of Brandon, Man. will be heading to Barcelona, Spain–a trip valued at […]
The Associated Press DETROIT–The Toronto Blue Jays are going to enjoy today’s day off after all. Justin Smoak had three hits, including a homer, and drove in three runs to help the Jays end a five-game losing streak with an 8-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers yesterday afternoon. “This takes […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL–Martine Ouellet is stepping down as head of the Bloc Quebecois after a resounding defeat in a weekend leadership vote. Ouellet took potshots at several of her detractors this morning as she announced her decision to retire, effective June 11. Bloc rank and file gave Ouellet just […]
From the MNRF No new fires were reported in the Northwest Region by late yesterday. As well, the number of active fires in the region has been reduced to two. Red Lake Fire #30, a 3,739-hectare blaze that crossed the Manitoba boundary into Ontario on May 22, was listed as […]
The Associated PressMarilynn Marchione CHICAGO–Most women with the most common form of early-stage breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy without hurting their chances of beating the disease, doctors are reporting from a landmark study that used genetic testing to gauge each patient’s risk. The study is the largest-ever done of […]
The Canadian PressAllison JonesMaija Kappler TORONTO–Ontario Liberal Leader Kathleen Wynne switched gears yesterday, from pushing for her party to be re-elected to instead using the last few days of the election campaign to try to save what Liberal seats she can. Wynne admitted Saturday that her party won’t form government […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Kendyn Faragher and Avery Cates posed for photos during the annual Grand March on Saturday evening in conjunction with Fort High’s prom. All of the soon-to-be graduates walked through the school gym and into the Townsend Theatre, both decorated in pastels, trees, and soft tealights, in front of […]
