The Canadian Press An annual report estimates the average Canadian family will pay about $400 more for groceries and roughly $150 more for dining out next year. The joint report by the University of Guelph and Dalhousie University estimates overall food prices will rise between 1.5 and 3.5 per cent […]
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The Associated Press GREEN BAY, Wis.–The Green Bay Packers have fired Mike McCarthy and made offensive co-ordinator Joe Philbin the interim head coach. The move announced by team president Mark Murphy came after a stunning 20-17 loss yesterday to the Arizona Cardinals, dropping Green Bay to 4-7-1. Murphy, in a […]
The Associated PressScott Charles NEW YORK–The Winnipeg Jets knew it was only a matter of time until their relentless offensive eventually would break through and overcome a three-goal deficit. Mark Scheifele scored to start Winnipeg’s third-period comeback, then got the deciding goal in the shootout as the Jets rallied to […]
The Associated PressKyle Hightower FOXBOROUGH, Mass.–The Patriots have thrived in the final month of the season since Bill Belichick and Tom Brady’s arrival. They’re hoping their 24-10 victory over the Vikings is the start of another memorable December. Tom Brady passed for 311 yards and a touchdown, and Bill Belichick […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK–Who says the British are reserved? A couple who lost an engagement ring down a Times Square utility grate, returning home thinking it was gone forever, are effusive in their praise for the New York City police officers who found it in the muck eight feet […]
The Associated Press HOUSTON–George H.W. Bush is ready to embark on his final journey to Washington as the nation salutes the 41st president for his lifetime of public service that began in the Navy during World War II, ended with four years as president, and was characterized throughout by what […]
From the SIJHL The red-hot Thunder Bay North Stars held off the visiting Fort Frances Lakers 3-2 in SIJHL action Saturday night to pull out their ninth-straight win. An early power play helped Thunder Bay open the scoring six minutes into the game as Joel Willan netted in his 13th […]
Sam Odrowski Susan Sieders put in a bid on Kangas’ Glasswork at the “Spirit of Christmas” silent auction held yesterday afternoon at the Copper River Inn. The silent auction featured close to 200 items, all of which were donated to help raise money for the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary.
Duane Hicks Santa and Mrs. Claus waved from high atop their fancy new float late yesterday afternoon during the annual Christmas parade in downtown Fort Frances. The stylish new ride, courtesy of TD Canada Trust and the Voyageur Lions Club of Fort Frances, was among the 26 entries in the […]
Staff Steve Gushulak of Fort Frances General Supply, left, and Kiwanian Robin Wright read out the winner of the “Trip of the Month” draw for December this morning at International Travel Services here. Chief Will Windigo of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation won a trip to Dublin, Ireland valued at $4,500. Next […]
Duane Hicks Bristol Moen was all smiles as she posed for a photo with Santa Claus late yesterday morning at the Rainy Lake Square. About 100 children dropped by to meet the jolly old elf, get their photo taken by Travis Glowasky of Studio Gibbous, and enjoy hot chocolate compliments […]
The Canadian PressMelanie Marquis OTTAWA–Streets across Ontario were lined in green and white on Saturday as Franco-Ontarians and their supporters held dozens of rallies across the province to protest Premier Doug Ford’s cuts to services for French-speakers. Many donned the signature colours of the flag representing Ontario francophones as they […]
