By Nick Perry And Kristen Gelineau The Associated Press SYDNEY, Australia — Australia’s government said Monday it was willing to pay ‚Äúwhatever it takes‚Äù to help communities recover from deadly wildfires that have ravaged the country. Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the government was committing an extra 2 billion Australian […]
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By Danica Coto The Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A 5.8-magnitude quake hit Puerto Rico before dawn Monday, unleashing small landslides, causing power outages and severely cracking some homes. It was one of the strongest quakes yet to hit the U.S. territory that has been shaking for the […]
By Lynn Elber The Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Real-life stories ruled the Golden Globe TV honours, as Olivia Colman’s portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II, Michelle Williams’ turn as Broadway star Gwen Verdon and the nuclear disaster drama “Chornobyl,” won top honours. Real-world issues also found their way into […]
By Camille Bains The Canadian Press VANCOUVER — People who have never smoked marijuana could be most at risk of overdosing on cannabis-infused edibles that will soon be on store shelves across the country, warns a public health physician who says first-time users may keep noshing away while expecting a […]
The Associated Press Iran vows ‘harsh’ response to US killing of top general BAGHDAD (AP) Iran has vowed “harsh retaliation”for a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad’s airport that killed Tehran’s top general and the architect of its interventions across the Middle East, as tensions soared in the wake of the targeted […]
By Jonathan Landrum Jr. The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The Golden Globes, known as the ‚“party of the year,” is going with a meatless menu for its 77th annual awards show. Guests will be served a 100% plant-based meal just ahead of showtime Sunday. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association […]
The Canadian Press Two reports say the solvency positions of Canada’s defined benefit pensions rose to close out 2019 because of rising bond yields and a late-year equity rally. Aon says solvency positions approached all-time highs after increasing sharply in the fourth quarter of last year, according to its median […]
By Gregory Katz The Associated Press LONDON — After a remarkable political turnaround, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is on the verge of taking Britain out of the European Union with the enthusiastic support of a strong majority in Parliament. After suffering a string of parliamentary defeats over Brexit, plus the […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell EAGAN, Minn.–Minnesota’s investment in Kirk Cousins has yet to yield a post-season victory. The hyper-scrutinized quarterback’s first opportunity to get one with the Vikings has arrived this week, on the heels of his career-best season. Travelling to the Superdome to take on New Orleans in the […]
The Fort Frances Kiwanis Club meets on the first Thursday of every month. The first meeting of the year will be held on Jan. 2 at 6 p.m. at La Place Rendez-Vous. For more info, email mrsontario58@gmail.com The Fort Frances Muskie Girls will be holding a 20th anniversary alumni game […]
The Canadian Press Some of Canada’s newest parents rang in the new year by welcoming the first babies born in 2020 moments after the stroke of midnight. In Quebec, baby Henri made his appearance at a Laval hospital just 32 seconds into the New Year, according to l’Hopital de la […]
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson TORONTO — A group representing Canadians who spend part of the year in sunnier climes has filed a legal challenge against Ontario’s decision to scrap out-of-country health insurance, saying the government’s move goes against the portability pillar of the Canada Health Act. The Canadian Snowbird Association […]
