By Eugene Hoshiko And Emily Wang The Associated Press TOKYO — An Australian student released after a week in detention in North Korea arrived in Tokyo on Thursday after telling reporters he was in “very good” condition, without saying what happened to him. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced to […]
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By John Antczak And Olga R. Rodriguez The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The strongest earthquake in 20 years shook a large swath of Southern California and parts of Nevada on Thursday, rattling nerves on the July 4th holiday and causing injuries and damage in a town near the epicenter, […]
By Karin Laub The Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran — Aficionados of Western classical music have carved out a niche for themselves in Iran, where cultural expression remains tightly controlled by strict rules imposed after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. And perhaps surprisingly, musicians in their 20s and 30s perform for overwhelmingly […]
The Associated Press COPENHAGEN — A joint Norwegian-Russian expedition will assess whether a Russian submarine that sank 30 years ago is leaking radioactive material, Norwegian authorities said Friday. The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority say Norwegian research vessel G.O. Sars will set off Saturday from Tromsoe, northern Norway, to the […]
The Associated PressKatherine Roth For most of us, the clickety clack of a manual typewriter–or the gentler tapping of the IBM Selectric–are but memories, or something seen only in movies. But at the few remaining typewriter repair shops in the country, business is booming as a younger generation discovers the […]
Tonight will be partly cloudy with showers in places and a low of 14 C (57 F). Tomorrow will be sunny and nice, with a high of 25 (77) and a low of 10 (50). Saturday will be sunny and pleasant. Expect a high of 24 (75) and a low […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario’s new career studies curriculum for Grade 10 will include learning about financial literacy, including having students make a plan to fund their first year after high school. The province’s new education minister, Stephen Lecce, unveiled the updated curriculum Tuesday at Toronto’s York University. Lecce says the […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Jacob Waguespack didn’t have time to rethink his game plan after the Blue Jays decided to shake things up an hour before first pitch. In an effort to take some pressure off the rookie right-hander, Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo and pitching coach Pete Walker made a late […]
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“Quest For The Best” is back for another year on Friday, July 19 starting at 7:30 p.m. under the big tent at the Sorting Gap Marina. The evening will feature 20 solo and duet performances accompanied by talented musicians, The Faculty. This year, Badiuk Equipment Lund Boats Mercury Marine will […]
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Local health care workers recently took a stand against the Progressive Conservative government’s restructuring, centralization, and reduced funding of health care services. Members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU) rallied outside of La Verendrye Hospital yesterday in defence of public health. […]
From the Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service
If you’re not within arms’ reach, you’ve gone too far. When a child is near the water, you need to be near them . . . within arms’ reach. The absence of effective adult supervision is a factor in 75 percent of deaths by drowning for children under the age […]
Melody McKiver, an Indigenous Music Award nominated artist, will play at the Rainy Lake Square this evening (July 4) from 6-8 p.m. Free concert. Bring a chair. Food sold by Flint House. The 19th-annual “Castin’ For Cash” bass tournament goes Friday, July 5 and Saturday, July 6 at Lake Despair […]
