The Canadian Press MONTREAL — Shares of Resolute Forest Products Inc. are down more than 10 per cent in mid-morning trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange after the company released fourth quarter results. The company, which reports in U.S. dollars, says it had a net income of $36 million, or […]
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The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO — A colony of elephant seals took over a beach in Northern California during the government shutdown when there was no staff to discourage the animals from congregating in the popular tourist area, an official said. Now they’re not going anywhere. About 60 adult seals […]
By Eddie Pells The Associated Press ATLANTA — Yes, it’s time for another story about the Patriots trying to accomplish something nobody has done since the 1972 Dolphins. But not THAT story. Eleven years after falling one win short of matching Miami’s undefeated season, New England is attempting to become […]
The Canadian Press The Associated Press BUCHAREST, Romania — NATO’s chief is calling on China to treat two Canadians detained in the country “fairly and with due process.” In his first public comments about the case, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said today that he was following their case “with concern.” He […]
By Sheryl Ubelacker THE CANADIAN PRESS TORONTO — They’re hardly the most glamorous parts of the human anatomy, but the big toes take the brunt of a lifetime of walking and other weight-bearing activities, often making these lowly appendages prone to painful osteoarthritis. Arthritis can wear away the joint’s cushioning […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — A study says babies exposed to more than one language in the home are more attentive than infants who hear only a single language. Researchers at Toronto’s York University say this advantage in attention can start as early as six months of age and could […]
The Associated Press A new report estimates that nearly half of all U.S. adults have some form of heart or blood vessel disease, a medical milestone that’s mostly due to recent guidelines that expanded how many people have high blood pressure. The American Heart Association says that more than 121 […]
In order to ensure the long-term viability of our rural area of Ontario, we must begin to develop strategies to attract immigrants to fill the jobs that exist here. Last week, for instance, more than 50 jobs seeking both skilled tradespeople and professional persons were promoted on various mediums in […]
Press Release The North West Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is pleased to announce new free, technology-based mental health resources available to residents of Northwestern Ontario. Supported by funding from the provincial government, the services are designed to help adults and youth manage mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety and […]
Press Release Northern Community Development Services (NCDS) has joined Northern Ontario’s employment agencies that deliver Employment Ontario programs in demonstrating to the government how continued investment in employment centres across Northern Ontario will result in continued quality supports for working Ontarians and businesses across the region. Across Northern Ontario, more […]
Sam Odrowski Hand drummers Linda Guimond and Lavana Fox gave instruments to an early-learning class before performing indigenous music with the students as part of “Wellness Day” activities at St. Michael’s School last Monday.
Press Release The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the newly sworn-in board of directors for 2019-20. Those sitting on the board include: •Gina Pope, Commercial Account Executive, Gillons’ Insurance Brokers; •Travis Green, Owner, Green’s BrandSource Home Furnishings; •Blair Anderson, Co-owner, Betty’s of Fort Frances; •Katy Trimble, […]
