The Associated PressAndrew Seligman CHICAGO–Khalil Mack once again put on the sort of havoc-wreaking show the Chicago Bears envisioned when they traded for the superstar pass rusher. Even better for them, they came away with the victory this time. Mack had one of six sacks against Russell Wilson, and Prince […]
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The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–Even Joe Morrow wasn’t really positive he scored the game-winning goal for the Winnipeg Jets last night but he’ll take it. The defenceman’s goal with eight minutes to go in the third period lifted the Jets to a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild in pre-season action. […]
The Associated PressChristopher Weber LOS ANGELES–After announcing that he’ll take the first-ever commercial rocket trip around the moon, Yusaku Maezawa said he wants company for the week-long journey. The Japanese billionaire said he plans to invite six-eight artists, architects, designers, and other creative people to join him on board the […]
The Associated Press TOKYO–Electric drones booked through smartphones pick people up from office rooftops, shortening travel time by hours, reducing the need for parking, and clearing smog from the air. This vision of the future is driving the Japanese government’s “flying car” project. Major carrier All Nippon Airways, electronics company […]
The Associated PressLynn Elber LOS ANGELES–Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” became the first streaming series to win top Emmy comedy honours while HBO’s “Game of Thrones” recaptured the best drama series award last night at a ceremony that largely slighted its most ethnically-diverse field of nominees ever. With the exception […]
From the MNRF One new fire was confirmed in the Northwest Region by mid-afternoon yesterday. Sioux Lookout Fire #167 was located on an island in Abram Lake, about five km southwest of the town of Sioux Lookout. The 0.1-hectare blaze was listed as “not under control” at last report. There […]
From the OPP On Sept. 12 around 11:50 p.m., a member of the Rainy River OPP conducted a vehicle stop in the Town of Rainy River. Through conversation with the driver, the officer determined he had alcohol in his body. The driver was arrested and transported to the Rainy River […]
Jamie Mountain Katie Weatherston, an Olympic gold-medallist and former world champion hockey player from Thunder Bay, led some skating drills during the Fort Frances Girls’/Women’s Hockey Association’s development camp yesterday evening at “The Duke” (Couchiching Arena). The camp runs through Thursday, with Novice taking to the ice at 5 p.m., […]
Jamie Mountain The next wave of Muskie boys’ hockey hopefuls took to the ice yesterday afternoon for the first tryout session at the Ice For Kids Arena. Each player participated in various drills in hopes of impressing head coach Jordan Sinclair and the rest of the staff. The tryouts continue […]
The Canadian PressJordan PressJanice Dickson OTTAWA–The Conservative opposition forced the Liberals onto the defensive yesterday as the governing party watched one of their own abruptly cross the floor to join the chorus of Tories declaring this was the prime minister’s “summer of failures.” Ontario Liberal MP Leona Alleslev made the […]
The Canadian PressSheryl Ubelacker TORONTO–Canada’s ban on the main source of artificial trans fats came into effect yesterday, making it illegal for manufacturers to use the additive in any food made or imported into the country, as well as in any meals prepared in restaurants. The ban takes aim at […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio TORONTO–The Ontario government says the integrity of Toronto’s municipal election will be compromised if a court doesn’t stay a ruling that upended the province’s plans to cut the city’s council nearly in half. The government’s lawyers are asking Ontario’s highest court to put the ruling on […]
