The Canadian PressCamille Bains VANCOUVER–Profit for doctors providing surgery in private clinics is at the heart of a trial that threatens to undermine Canada’s universal health-care system and its principles of equity and fairness for everyone, regardless of whether some patients’ bank accounts allow them to jump the public queue, […]
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The Canadian Press Toronto police say they are investigating two incidents of feces being thrown at students in university libraries in recent days. Const. Allyson Douglas-Cook said officers are investigating a link between similar incidents at the University of Toronto and York University. She said one incident occurred at the […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario’s public elementary and high school teachers started work-to-rule campaigns today, as they say months of contract talks have produced little progress. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario and the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation say their members have started withdrawing some administrative services, such as […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The Senate of Canada will not appeal a court ruling that found the upper house violated a francophone man’s language rights by utilizing English-only push-buttons on Parliament Hill drinking fountains. The Federal Court last week ordered the Senate to pay former public servant Michel Thibodeau $1,500 in […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL–Teamsters Canada said it has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian National Railway Co. to renew the collective agreement for over 3,000 conductors, trainpersons and yard workers. The union says normal operations at CN will resume tomorrow at 6 a.m. local time across Canada. Details of the […]
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES–Lamar Jackson strengthened his Most Valuable Player case in his “Monday Night Football” debut, leading the fearsome Baltimore Ravens to another blowout win. Jackson matched his career high with five touchdown passes and ran for 95 yards in another splendid all-around performance, and the Ravens routed […]
The Associated PressAllan Kreda NEW YORK–Mats Zuccarello’s emotional return to Madison Square Garden ended up being a memorable night for good buddy Henrik Lundqvist, too. Tony DeAngelo scored 32 seconds into overtime to give the New York Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild that moved Lundqvist into sole […]
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A local woman was recognized for her generous contributions to the Fort Frances community at last night’s regular council meeting. Joy Lockman, who was nominated by Jennifer Wood, was chosen by the town’s “Citizen of the Year” committee for her continued volunteerism around town. “Joy heads up the soup kitchen […]
Tonight will be cloudy with light snow and a low of minus-six C (21 F). The snow will continue into tomorrow before clearing slightly to cloudy periods overnight, bringing a high of minus-four (25) and a low of minus-12 (10). Thursday will see a mix of sun and clouds during […]
The Associated Press PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.–Florida authorities say they responded to a rogue vehicle spinning in reverse around a suburban cul-de-sac with a lone occupant inside: a black Labrador. News outlets report residents called police after seeing the dog trapped and clambering around in the car as it spun […]
Tonight will be cloudy with periods of snow and a low of minus-six C (21 F). Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of flurries overnight, with a high of minus-two (28) and a low of minus-six (21). Wednesday will see a chance of flurries throughout the day and changing […]
Jamie Mountain Captain Jill Calder looked to fire a rebound past International Falls Broncos’ goalie Macey Marcotte during the third period of the Muskie girls’ hockey team’s 5-1 win in the opener of their annual two-game “Border Battle” exhibition series on Saturday afternoon at Bronco Arena.
