The Associated PressHoward Fendrich MELBOURNE, Australia–Roger Federer was not going to go gently, of course, no matter how daunting the number of match points–his opponent accumulated seven!–no matter how achy his 38-year-old legs, no matter how slow his serves, no matter how off-target his groundstrokes. Federer still plays for the […]
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The Associated PressJim Diamond NASHVILLE–William Nylander, Zach Hyman and Rasmus Sandin each scored and had an assist to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs over the Nashville Predators 5-2 last night. Jason Spezza and Auston Matthews also scored and Frederik Andersen made 34 saves for the Maple Leafs, who snapped a […]
The Associated PressAshraf Idris KHARTOUM, Sudan–Four lions in a rundown zoo in the capital of Sudan, wasting away from hunger, are undergoing lifesaving medical treatment from an international animal rescue organization. The plight of the rail-thin lions in Al-Qurashi Park in Khartoum set off an outpouring of sympathy and donations […]
The Associated PressMogomotsi Magome JOHANNESBURG — A South African billionaire businessman has apologized for telling U.S. President Donald Trump that “Africa loves you” during the World Economic Forum in Davos last week. A video of Patrice Motsepe’s remarks to Trump went viral on social media and sparked outrage from people […]
The Associated PressTom Krisher DETROIT–General Motors is spending $2.2 billion to refurbish an underused Detroit factory so it can build a series of electric and self-driving vehicles, eventually employing 2,200 people. GM said in a statement Monday that the factory will start building the company’s first electric pickup late in […]
Tonight will be mainly cloudy with a chance of flurries and a low of -17 C (1 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of flurries and cloudy periods overnight with a high of minus-seven (19) and a low of -12 (10). Wednesday will bring a mix of sun […]
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The Borderland area’s queer community is invited to take part in the kick-off meeting for a new initiative aimed at building social ties and supportive relationships among local LGBTQ2A people. The LGBTQ2A Social Group is a joint effort of Borderland Pride, the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC), and the Fort […]
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Indigenous women and girls represent a disproportionately high percentage of homicide victims and those who go missing in Canada. To help combat these issues and others highlighted in the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) reports, Mandi Olson of the Binesiwag Centre for Wellness will […]
A photo of a cheque donation to the Fort Frances Family Centre on A5 of last week’s Times incorrectly stated the donation was made on behalf of the Emo Food Bank. The funds were sourced from the Emo Thrift Shop, which generates its revenue through clothing sales. All money donated […]
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As the search for Chauncey Grover enters its second week, Treaty Three Police have been joined by the OPP Rainy River Detachment. Chauncey Lyle Grover, 30, was last seen on January 15, on Couchiching First Nation. Since then, family, friends and community members have joined with police for an extensive […]
The Canadian Press ST-HENRI-DE-TAILLON, Que.–A Quebec provincial police search-and-rescue team retrieved the bodies of two more French snowmobilers who plunged into the water last Tuesday in the province’s Lac-Saint-Jean region. Sgt. Hugues Beaulieu said the bodies were found late Sunday morning at a site more than three kilometres from where […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The work begins in earnest today for the Liberal minority government as the House of Commons opens for business after a lengthy winter break. The first piece of major legislation is expected to be a bill to ratify the new North American free trade deal, as Canada […]
