Staff It’s going to be quite the test if the Fort Frances Lakers are to stay at or above the .500 mark over the next while. The Lakers found that out first-hand Friday night as the Red Lake Miners used a three-goal third period to earn a 5-1 win in […]
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Press Release A number of service degradation issues that arose on Nov. 15 for some of Tbaytel’s land line telephone customers primarily have been resolved as a result of efforts made by Tbaytel technicians. Some customers, both business and residential, in Fort Frances and Thunder Bay were experiencing one-way audio […]
By Lindsey Bahr The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Steven Spielberg teased Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall about the beginnings of their relationship, actress Cicely Tyson brought more than a few people to tears while proudly clutching her Oscar and publicist Marvin Levy sang a few lines from “Hamilton” to […]
The Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda — Campaigners are urging governments and businesses to invest more to improve sanitation in poor countries facing a dangerous shortage of toilets. The toilet crisis is severe in parts of Africa and Asia battling extreme poverty. To mark World Toilet Day Monday, the group WaterAid […]
By Andrew Soergel The Associated Press CHICAGO — The recent turbulence in the U.S. stock markets is spooking some older workers and retirees, a group that was hit particularly hard during the most recent financial crisis. There’s no indication, though, that the recent volatility has brought about large-scale overhauls in […]
The Canadian Press WATERLOO, Ont. — BlackBerry Ltd. has signed a deal to acquire U.S. artificial intelligence and cybersecurity company Cylance for US$1.4 billion in cash. The Ontario-based company called Cylance a pioneer in applying artificial intelligence, algorithmic science and machine learning to cybersecurity software. “Cylance’s leadership in artificial intelligence […]
The Associated PressJohn Leicester SEVRES, France–The kilogram is getting an update. No, your bathroom scales won’t suddenly become kinder and a kilo of fruit still will weigh a kilo. But the way scientists define the exact mass of a kilogram is about to change. Until now, its mass has been […]
The Associated PressLeanne Italie NEW YORK–Mercedes or Mustang? John Deere or Jeep? Electric ride-ons for kids are busting out all over this holiday season. Target will add nearly a quarter-million square feet of new space for toys across more than 500 stores. Some of that real estate will show off […]
Staff Talk about opening with a bang. The Muskie girls’ hockey team used a four-goal performance from Issy Taylor to rout the Kenora Broncos 14-1 in their NorWOSSA regular-season opener Tuesday night at the Ice For Kids Arena. Jill Calder added a hat trick in the lopsided victory. It was […]
The Canadian PressNeil Davidson TORONTO–The Pistons delivered for coach Dwane Casey in his return to Toronto. But Detroit left it late–rallying from a 19-point deficit to edge the Raptors 106-104 last night on Reggie Bullock’s buzzer-beater before 19,800 at Scotiabank Arena. Jose Calderon, a former Raptor, in-bounded the ball under […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio TORONTO–Ontario Premier Doug Ford defended his finance minister yesterday, saying allegations of sexual misconduct against the veteran legislator referenced in a book by former Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown are nothing but a “disgusting smear campaign.” Ford threw his support behind Vic Fedeli in a series […]
Sam Odrowski Senior water treatment plant operator Randy White showed St. Francis students a sample of polyelectrolyte during their tour of the town’s water treatment plant Thursday. He explained that the thick and sticky chemical is added to water to help remove suspended solids and make it more clear.
