The Canadian PressTara Deschamps MARKHAM, Ont.–A city just north of Toronto is making a play to try to position itself as the home for Amazon’s second North American headquarters. Markham, Ont.–one of 10 Canadian cities that joined with Toronto to bid for the hub–installed 23 bright orange signs today throughout […]
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Stephanie Hagenaars Local artists Shiela Shaw, left, Jean Richards, and Emily Hyatt showcased their and others’ work Saturday afternoon to kick off the annual spring show at the Fine Line Art Gallery here. Every year, a theme or colour is chosen as a design feature for artists’ creations. This year, […]
Jamie Mountain Local residents checked out the 11th-annual “Gun and Hobby Show” held Saturday at the Fort Frances Curling Club. The day-long event was well-attended and with more than 90 vendors on hand, it shaped up to be the largest one to date here.
The Canadian PressNeil Davidson CLEVELAND–As the Raptors’ practice wound down yesterday, star guard DeMar DeRozan sat alone with his back to the wall and headphones clamped on his hoodie-clad head. One could only imagine the torrent of emotions whirling inside. After a nightmarish eight-point performance in the first three quarters, […]
The Associated PressJosh Dubow SAN JOSE, Calif.–The crew of cast-offs that carried the expansion Vegas Golden Knights to a division title and two rounds of playoffs wins in a reality-defying season are more than just a feel-good story. They’ve proven themselves to be legitimate Stanley Cup contenders. Marc-Andre Fleury was […]
The Associated PressSteve Reed CHARLOTTE, N.C.–Jason Day channelLed his inner LeBron James and captured his second PGA Tour event of the season. Day said he drew inspiration from James’ Game 3 buzzer-beater against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night before he pulled off his own clutch shot yesterday. Leading by […]
The Associated PressDick Scanlon ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.–Toronto’s record against Tampa Bay since 2008 is its poorest against any AL team. The Blue Jays last year won the season series for only the second time in a decade. After losses in the first two games of their weekend series, the Jays […]
Jamie Mountain Connor Sandelovich of the local Fort Frances Aquanauts gave his best effort in the pool Saturday afternoon during the club’s annual “0-100” swim meet at the Memorial Sports Centre pool. Sandelovich earned medals in each of his eight events, including two golds and six silvers.
The Associated Press PAHOA, Hawaii–Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano destroyed 26 homes and spewed lava hundreds of feet into the air, leaving evacuated residents unsure how long they might be displaced. In revised figures released yesterday, Hawaii County officials said another four unspecified structures were covered by lava. Hawaii officials said the […]
A session on the future of health care, hosted by the North West LHIN, will be held today (May 3) from 5:30-8 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. For more info or to confirm your participation, contact Nuala McKee at 1-807-684-9425 ext. 2024 or via e-mail at nuala.mckee@lhins.on.ca Fort Frances High […]
Staff Tbaytel recently won an industry award for its marketing of the Fibre initiative here in Fort Frances last year. The regional company received the 2018 Best in Class Provider Marketing Award from the Broadband Multimedia Marketing Association (BMMA), which each year recognizes teams and companies that demonstrate innovation and […]
Annie van Rozen, from A.G.’s Produce, was bundled up earlier today as she set up for the first day of the market at the new Rainy Lake Square here. She will be selling various produce items from her Emo farm, such as basil, parsley, spinach, radishes, and pickled beets, every […]
