The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–The Ontario government’s plan to add 15,000 new beds to the long-term care system won’t be enough to stop wait lists from growing, the province’s fiscal watchdog said yesterday. A new report from Financial Accountability Officer Peter Weltman said wait lists are projected to peak at […]
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The Canadian PressJoan Bryden OTTAWA–More than one-third of Canadians voted strategically in last week’s federal election to stop another party from winning, a new poll suggests. Thirty-five percent of respondents to the Leger poll said their decision about who to support took into account the chances that their vote would […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–Former cabinet minister Peter MacKay is again trying to quell rumours that he’s planning to seek the leadership of the Conservative party should the job come open in the next six months. MacKay delivered a blistering critique yesterday of Andrew Scheer, calling the current Conservative leader’s social […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–A law mandating that gas stations display anti-carbon tax stickers “furthers the purposes of freedom of expression,” the Ontario government argues as part of its defence to a constitutional case. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is challenging the law, saying it violates free speech provisions because […]
David SolomonTHE ASSCOAITED PRESS ST. LOUIS–The St. Louis Blues are going to need contributions from all over their roster to make up for the loss of star forward Vladimir Tarasenko. Jordan Binnington led the way last night. Binnington made 35 saves and Alex Pietrangelo snapped a tie in the third […]
The Associated PressBen Walker HOUSTON–Stephen Strasburg paraded the MVP trophy for delirious fans packed behind the dugout. Max Scherzer tearfully hugged his teammates. Gerardo Parra did the Baby Shark chop, Sean Doolittle flapped snow angels next to the mound. Almost out of contention in May, champs in October. Howie Kendrick, […]
The Canadian PressMelissa Couto TORONTO–Pascal Siakam is feeling confident in his expanded role as a focal part of the Raptors offence. The results are following. Siakam scored 30 points yesterday for the third time in five games, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 125-113 win over the Detroit Pistons. “Feels […]
The Associated Press ROTTERDAM, N.Y.–A dog hit by a car in upstate New York rode for 45 minutes wedged between the broken bumper and the grille before the driver realized she was carrying an injured passenger. Coco, a shiba inu, was being treated for a fractured elbow after being struck […]
Staff A Spencer Milne goal with two-and-a-half minutes left in the first period held up as the winner as the visiting Red Lake Miners downed the Fort Frances Lakers 3-1 in SIJHL action on Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. It was the second loss in a row […]
Staff It was an excellent end to the NorWOSSA ‘AA’ regular season for the Muskie court sport teams on Tuesday afternoon against the visiting Sioux Lookout Warriors. Three of the four squads came away with wins at Fort High. In girls’ basketball action, the seniors got at least a basket […]
From the OPP
Members of the Rainy River District Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are requesting assistance from the public to solve a mischief that took place sometime between Oct. 21 and Oct. 22 on Highway 615 in Chapple Township. A grey Toyota Corolla parked at the Off Lake turn off was shot several […]
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The Minnesota-grown hit show Triple Espresso–a highly caffeinated comedy will perform at Backus Community Center on Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. as part of its first-ever Minnesota tour. Triple Espresso has delivered laughs to more than two million people in six countries–including in multiple Minnesota cities–and has performed in […]
