By Adam Beam The Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Defying the NCAA, California opened the way Monday for college athletes to hire agents and make money from endorsement deals with sneaker companies, soft drink makers, car dealerships and other sponsors, just like the pros. The first-in-the-nation law, signed by Democratic […]
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The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The federal Liberal election platform is out, and it’s brimming with talking points not only for Justin Trudeau, but for his political rivals as well. There’s billions in new spending–$57 billion worth, according to Conservative math–to be financed in part by new taxes on the wealthy, large […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Tens of thousands of education workers across Ontario have begun a work-to-rule campaign in a bid to pressure the provincial government into making concessions in contract negotiations. The union representing 55,000 custodians, clerical workers and early childhood educators across the province made the announcement last night after […]
The Canadian Press GATINEAU, Que.–Their anonymous deaths will be honoured and their names–hundreds and hundreds of them–finally known. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation was to reveal today at a ceremony in Gatineau, Que., the names of 2,800 children who died in residential schools. The act will break the […]
The Associated PressAndrew Seligman CHICAGO–Chase Daniel came through in relief after Mitchell Trubisky got knocked out of the game on the opening possession, and a banged-up defence dominated again for the Chicago Bears. It all added up to a victory that ranked among coach Matt Nagy’s favourites, even if it […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Justin Smoak left the field to a standing ovation yesterday but didn’t return for the customary curtain call that’s become expected of a player who’s likely played his final game in a team’s uniform. The pending free agent wasn’t aware that’s what the fans were asking for. […]
Staff A historic day on offence led to a second straight win for the Muskie football team on Friday. The Muskies scored on their first three possessions of the game en route to thumping the Churchill Bulldogs 66-19 in their Winnipeg High School Football League home-opener at Fort High. Muskie […]
Jamie Mountain Muskie running back Sean Huziak tried to stiff-arm his Churchill Bulldogs’ opponent as he made another big gain during the first quarter of Fort High’s 66-19 romp in their Winnipeg High School Football League home-opener on Friday here. Huziak rambled for 261 yards on 12 carries while punching […]
Ken Kellar Students at J.W. Walker School took part in their Terry Fox Run on Thursday afternoon. Schools from across the district held runs over the course of the week, helping to raise funds for research and awareness in the fight against cancer. According to the Terry Fox Foundation, more […]
Jamie Mountain Stone Stelzl attempted to gather and shoot the puck on Dryden GM Ice Dogs’ goalie Jacob Anthony during the first period of the Fort Frances Lakers’ 4-3 loss on Friday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. The Lakers then lost by that same score on Saturday night […]
Staff They say there’s no rest for the weary and the Muskie court sport teams have definitely felt that lately. All four teams played two league games last Tuesday and Thursday while the senior and junior boys’ volleyball squads both competed at the Kenora Invitational Tournament that was hosted by […]
Staff After starting the SIJHL season off on a winning note a week ago, the Fort Frances Lakers faced a much stiffer challenge this time around. The Lakers lost a pair of games to the Dryden GM Ice Dogs over the weekend, by identical 4-3 scores, with both contests featuring […]
