The Canadian Press BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Jenna Buglioni had the game-winning goal and added an assist as Canada beat Finland 4-1 on Wednesday in the semifinal of the under-18 women’s world hockey championship. Canada will go for gold for the second straight year on Thursday when it takes on the […]
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The Associated Press DALLAS — The 2021 NHL Winter Classic will be hosted by the Minnesota Wild at Target Field, the home stadium of the MLB’s Twins. NHL officials announced the site for next Winter Classic during this season’s game Wednesday at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas. Minnesota’s opponent for […]
By Dave Campbell The Associated Press 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 […]
The Associated Press PASADENA, Calif. — Justin Herbert scored his third rushing touchdown of the 106th Rose Bowl on a thrilling 30-yard run with 7:41 to play Wednesday night, and No. 7 Oregon held off No. 11 Wisconsin 28-27 to win its third straight trip to the Granddaddy of Them […]
By Tristan Lavalette The Associated Press PERTH, Australia — Thousands of tourists fled Australia’s wildfire-ravaged eastern coast Thursday ahead of worsening conditions as the military started to evacuate people trapped on the shore further south. Cooler weather since Tuesday has aided firefighting and allowed people to replenish supplies. Vehicles formed […]
By Lindsay Whitehurst The Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY — When Nalini Nadkarni was a kid, she’d run home from school, climb into one of the eight maple trees in her parents’ backyard and spend an afternoon there with an apple and a book. That time in the treetops set […]
By Jennifer Peltz The Associated Press NEW YORK — A powerful Argentine big-game hunter and a sociable French water dog have made the American Kennel Club’s list of recognized breeds. The club announced Tuesday that the barbet and the dogo Argentino are now part of the 195-breed pack. That means […]
By Candice Choi THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — On low-carb diets, meat and cheese are OK. On low-fat diets, fruit and oatmeal are fine. With the latest diet trend, no foods at all are allowed for long stretches of time. A diet that forbids eating for hours on end […]
By Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Scientists think they’ve figured out how to make a century-old tuberculosis vaccine far more protective: Simply give the shot a different way. In a study with monkeys, injecting the vaccine straight into the bloodstream dramatically improved its effectiveness over today’s skin-deep shot, […]
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We look at technology as good for advancing productivity while reducing costs. Already robots and sophisticated machinery are eliminating many jobs in manufacturing. Technology has eliminated many cashiers at checkouts in grocery stores and wait staff at many counters of fast food restaurants across Canada. Technology now makes it possible […]
Owner of Greg’s Recycling, Greg Stahn, stood next to a massive collection of compacted aluminum cans at his business, which closes down tomorrow (Jan. 1), as Stahn and wife retire. The business has always collected non-ferrous metals and provided a much needed service throughout the district for its 25 years […]
Press Release THUNDER BAY, Ont.–For a second time this season, an SIJHL regular season contest will be held in Lac Seul as the Dryden GM Ice Dogs and Fort Frances Lakers meet at the Lac Seul Events Centre on Wednesday, Feb. 19. Game time is 7:30 p.m. CST. “The Lac […]
