The Canadian Press TORONTO–NDP leader Andrea Horwath yesterday responded to calls from the Liberals to adjust their platform, saying the party will stick with its platform even though it will cost $1.4 billion more per year than originally expected. Liberal leader Kathleen Wynne said Horwath has a responsibility to correct […]
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The Associated PressStephen Whyno WASHINGTON–Facing elimination at home, the Washington Capitals looked determined to hit everything that moved in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference final. The goal was to finish checks on Tampa Bay Lightning players as much as possible, though at one point Devante Smith-Pelly decked Dan Girardi […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau adopted a new junior cabinet minister of sorts today as he welcomed the return of Karina Gould to his inner circle. Gould brought her new baby, Oliver, to work with her as she resumed her duties as democratic institutions minister for the first […]
Duane Hicks International Falls Mayor Bob Anderson, left, joined Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP Don Rusnak, Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis, BIA president Doug Cuthbertson, and Natasha Gaudio, economic development co-ordinator with the Rainy River Future Development Corp., for the ribbon-cutting to commemorate the grand opening of the Rainy Lake Square […]
The Canadian Press BRANDON, Man.–One of the community organizations that manages apartments in a building that was damaged by a massive fire that spread through downtown Brandon, Man. over the weekend said it looks like the building can be fixed. Stephanie Lockerby, with the local chapter of the Canadian Mental […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell MINNEAPOLIS–While Jose Berrios struggled through a four-start stretch that began in mid-April, the Minnesota Twins were reeling for most of that time. His last two turns have been masterpieces–and maybe the injury-affected Twins have found a groove again. Logan Morrison forced in the go-ahead run with […]
Staff The Muskie track-and-field contingent let their talent shine at the Harry McMaster Classic meet on Thursday in Dryden. Both Jill Calder and Sekina Scheibler were triple-gold winners in the girls’ and boys’ shot put, discus, and javelin. Aaron Scheibler nabbed gold in both the junior boys’ shot put and […]
The Associated Press CLEVELAND–LeBron James knows the path to the NBA Finals better than anyone in today’s game. And unless the Boston Celtics do something soon, he’ll get there again. James bullied his way to 44 points, surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar atop a post-season list, and helped the Cleveland Cavaliers even […]
From the MNRF Two new fires confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday afternoon. Red Lake Fire #28, located near Pikangikum First Nation, was listed as “not under control” at 0.1 hectares. Thunder Bay Fire #18, near Sparks Lake, also was listed as “not under control” at 1.0 ha. Red […]
The Associated PressJake Seiner NEW YORK–Steady rain at Citi Field should have made pitching, hitting, and fielding challenging for everybody. Instead, Blue Jays’ left-hander J.A. Happ had a blast doing all three. Happ reached three times, and allowed only two baserunners over seven scoreless innings, as Toronto got its first […]
The Canadian PressDean Bennett EDMONTON–Alberta United Conservative leader Jason Kenney is standing by his personal attack on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whom he called empty and clueless. Kenney says, from his experience, Trudeau struggles with nuanced political issues, particularly the contentious debate around the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline. […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–A Winnipeg man is expected to find out today if he will be found guilty of sending letter bombs to his former wife and two lawyers. Judge Tracey Lord was to hand down a verdict on charges against Guido Amsel that include attempted murder and aggravated assault. […]
