The Associated PressSeth Borenstein WASHINGTON–Global warming is likely slowing the main Atlantic Ocean circulation, which has plunged to its weakest level on record, according to a new study. The slowdown in the circulation–a crucial part of Earth’s climate–had been predicted by computer models but researchers said they now can observe […]
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Piano Division (April 18) •CLASS PK2560 Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Concert Étude, ARCT (Diploma)–1. Anna Schwartz (First Class Honours) •CLASS PK2522 Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Study/Étude, Grade 10–1. Katelyn Bruyere (Honours) •CLASS PK2422 Piano Solo, Examination Courses, Study/Étude, Grade 8–1. Scott Jolicoeur (Honours) 2. Jacob Gustafson •CLASS P2371 Piano Solo, […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio TORONTO–Tensions between Ontario’s premier and the leader of the Opposition escalated yesterday as Kathleen Wynne accused Doug Ford of being just like U.S. President Donald Trump, in what experts predict is a glimpse of a hostile election campaign to come. Wynne pushed back against Ford when […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–The leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives says he will cut corporate income taxes to stimulate job growth in the province if he’s elected premier this spring. Doug Ford said he will cut rates from 11.5 percent to 10.5 percent to help grow the economy and create jobs. […]
Staff An inspired Dryden GM Ice Dogs’ squad doubled the Thunder Bay North Stars 4-2 last night in Game 4 of their best-of-seven SIJHL final at the Fort William Gardens. The series is tied 2-2 heading into Game 5 tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at the Memorial Arena in Dryden. Game […]
Press Release The Children’s Theatre Company has been on a three-month tour of the play, “Seedfolks,” performing in Minnesota, Nebraska, and New York. The show will be presented on the Backus stage in International Falls next Thursday (April 26) at 7 p.m. (note the date change from early marketing efforts). […]
The Canadian PressAmy Smart A U.K. man who lost three toes to frostbite in a Yukon race says he can’t think of a better place for the digits to go than into people’s drinks. Nick Griffiths plans to donate his amputated appendages to the Downtown Hotel in Dawson City, Yukon–home […]
The Canadian PressSidhartha Banerjee MONTREAL–A Montreal mountaineer will try to become the first solo woman to climb Canada’s highest mountain in a trek that begins next month. Should Monique Richard reach the summit of Yukon’s Mount Logan, she will be the first female to reach the top by herself, according […]
The Associated PressMarcia Dunn CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.–NASA’s Tess spacecraft embarked yesterday on a quest to find new worlds around neighbouring stars that could support life. “Tess” rode a SpaceX Falcon rocket through the evening sky, aiming for an orbit stretching all the way to the moon. The satellite–the Transiting Exoplanet […]
Brendan Maunula of Thunder Bay won the $500 up for grabs on Easter Sunday in the Rainy River District Mutual Aid Association’s weekly cash calendar draw. Betty Herman won the $100 for April 1. Winning $30 for April 1-7 were Trisha and Matt Murphy (Thunder Bay), Wayne Docking (Atikokan), Hugh […]
Staff In response to a pamphlet put out last week by the Town of Fort Frances, a proposal for Point Park from the Agency One bands (Couchiching, Mitaanjigamiing, Naicatchewenin, and Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nations) has been put forth online. The information can be found at agencyonelands.godaddysites.com/f/our-proposal-for-the-point-park “Our position on the park […]
Sam Odrowski Gale Hyatt was one of the many people who got into their 1890 era costume for the Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society’s “Gold Rush Gala” at the Emo Arena on Saturday night. Organizers were impressed by the number of people who got into costume for the event. In […]
