Duane Hicks The Mine Centre Singers held a special Gospel performance Saturday morning at the Rainy Lake Square. Despite the cool temperature, the young singers hit the high notes and delighted the small number of listeners in attendance. This was the second time the singers have performed at the Rainy […]
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The Canadian PressJanice Dickson OTTAWA–Anyone who has been paying attention to the Conservative opposition knows what issue is at the fore–the controversial transfer of convicted murderer Terri-Lynne McClintic from a medium-security prison to an indigenous healing lodge. The Tories have been relentless in the House of Commons, raising the brutal […]
The Canadian PressPaola LoriggioShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Ontario will spend $90 million this year to fund hundreds of hospital beds ahead of flu season, a measure the province’s health minister said will help address the issue of so-called hallway medicine. Christine Elliott said the funding will help Ontario’s hospital system deal with […]
The Canadian PressShawn Jeffords TORONTO–Allowing the display and advertising of vaping products in thousands of convenience stores across Ontario will lead to increased nicotine addiction among teenagers, a coalition of health groups warned the provincial government on Tuesday. The Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco, which includes the Canadian Cancer […]
The Canadian PressMia Rabson OTTAWA–Indigenous communities are open to a new consultation on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but many are greeting its launch with some caution. The Liberal government said yesterday it won’t appeal the August decision from the Federal Court of Appeal that tore up cabinet approval for […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton TORONTO–John Tavares let out a big sigh of relief during last night’s player introductions. The Toronto Maple Leafs did the same thing after an ugly win. Auston Matthews scored his second goal of the night at 1:01 of overtime as the Leafs eked out a 3-2 […]
Snow is expected to develop later tonight, with a possible accumulation of one-three cm (about an inch). Look for an overnight low of zero C (32 F) and east winds gusting up to 13 km/h. Tomorrow will see a rain-snow mix, with a high of seven (44) and low around […]
The Associated Press SHREVEPORT, La. — A Louisiana library says a book borrowed 84 years ago has been returned by the son of the woman who checked it out as an 11-year-old girl. A librarian’s note on the Shreve Memorial Library’s Facebook page says the son found the “Spoon River […]
By Michael Liedtke The Associated Press SAN CARLOS, Calif. — Brandon Alexander would like to introduce you to Angus, the farmer of the future. He’s heavyset, weighing in at nearly 1,000 pounds, not to mention a bit slow. But he’s strong enough to hoist 800-pound pallets of maturing vegetables and […]
By Mike Stobbe The Associated Press NEW YORK — A government study has found that 1 in 3 U.S. adults eat fast food on any given day. That’s about 85 million people. It’s the first federal study to look at how often adults eat fast food. An earlier study found […]
By Rob Gillies THE ASSOCIATED PRESS TORONTO — U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to make Canada pay after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he wouldn’t be bullied in trade talks. Trump called Trudeau “weak” and “dishonest.” He threatened tariffs on cars and slapped them on steel. The unprecedented attacks on […]
By Pan Pylas The Associated Press LONDON — Male sports fans make up more than half of the group of people with an interest in women’s sports, according to a report published Thursday by analysts Nielsen Sports. The report found that 84 per cent of general sports fans in eight […]
