The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio TORONTO–The case of an Ontario woman who was murdered by her husband days after she filed for divorce underscores that victims of domestic violence face even greater danger when they try to leave their abuser, experts say. Elana Fric Shamji, 40, stayed with her abusive husband […]
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The Canadian PressDaniela Germano EDMONTON–Albertans struggling to enter the real-estate market have at least two chances to win a home this year. A house south of Calgary and a historic bed and breakfast near the United States border, both valued at about $1.7 million, are up for grabs. All one […]
The Associated PressJimmy Golen BOSTON–With a five-goal, third-period lead and the Bruins still not done scoring, the crowd in the new Boston Garden began a throaty chant of “We want the Cup!” The next time they see their team, the NHL’s championship trophy might be on the line for real. […]
The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO–Kawhi Leonard’s jump shot from the corner at the buzzer lifted the Toronto Raptors to a thrilling 92-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers–and into the Eastern Conference Finals for just the second time in franchise history. Leonard had 15 of his 41 points in the fourth […]
Sam Odrowski Ron McTavish shook the fryer oil off some french fries as he helped cook dinner for around 100 people who attended the ever-popular fish fry at the Devlin Hall on Saturday. The event was hosted by the Emo-Devlin United Churches and the funds raised will go towards supporting […]
Jamie Mountain This autographed and framed Toronto Raptors Serge Ibaka jersey, courtesy of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, was among the many great items up for auction at the 35th-annual Ducks Unlimited banquet and auction held Friday night at the Fort Frances Curling Club. This year’s event was well-attended but […]
Ken Kellar Colton Lengyel, left, and Justice Derouin, visit with Christina Hahkala and Christie Cousineau of CMHA Fort Frances during the “Mental Health Fair” at Fort Frances High School on Thursday. Students visiting the CMHA booth could answer a question about how they look after their mental health to get […]
Ken Kellar Cello soloist Eric Koperda of International Falls took the lead during the Borderland Community Orchestra’s performance of “It Takes One to Tango” yesterday during their Mother’s Day Concert at the Townshend Theatre. The orchestra celebrated its 20th anniversary by playing a selection of their favourite songs and inviting […]
The Associated PressAshok Sharma NEW DELHI–Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been skewered by the opposition for going ahead with an airstrike in Pakistan on the mistaken belief that cloudy skies would help India’s air force avoid radar detection. In a television interview broadcast Saturday, Modi said he used his […]
The Associated PressCandice Choi NEW YORK–If you want to skip meat, a new era of options is here. Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are among the companies racing to tap into the massive U.S. market of meat eaters by more closely mimicking the taste of beef than vegetarian patties of […]
From the OPP
On May 5, five bodies were located and recovered from a home that was destroyed as a result of a residential fire on Macheetao Road in the community of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation on May 2. The Ontario Forensic Pathology Services-Forensic Anthropology (OFPS) and Office of the Chief Coroner for […]
From the OPP
Last Tuesday, members of the Kenora Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment received a request from the Treaty Three Police Service to assist with an investigation into a sudden death. A body was located near Siibinsing Road in the community of Onigaming First Nation. On Thursday, a post mortem examination was […]
