The Canadian PressJanice Dickson OTTAWA–The Liberal government has unveiled a six-member advisory council that will consult Canadians and inform plans for a national pharmacare program–but it offered few details on the process yesterday, including when consultations officially get underway. Health minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor announced the creation of the new […]
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From the OPP On June 11 around 5 a.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP received a call of a stolen vehicle in the Town of Fort Frances. Officers commenced an investigation and located a vehicle matching the description of the stolen vehicle at the intersection of Central Avenue […]
The Canadian PressPaola Loriggio TORONTO–Ontario’s incoming premier said Tuesday that teachers and nurses are exempt from the public service hiring freeze he has ordered as part of his efforts to curb government spending. The Progressive Conservatives had said the freeze did not apply to essential frontline staff such as police, […]
From the OPP The Kenora OPP has been made aware of fraud regarding fake gold jewellery being sold in the Kenora area. Police have been told that individuals driving a small grey hatchback have approached Kenora residents trying to sell fake gold jewellery that is stamped “18K” with a story […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–An undistinguished shipping container in the Port of Vancouver turned into one of the largest busts of illegal wildlife products in Canadian history. The container held 18 tonnes of eel meat, much from the critically-endangered European eel, intended for sushi diners and other epicures across the country […]
Staff In conjunction with “Mall Days” next Thursday (June 28), the Xi Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will be holding its “Little Sweetheart Photo Contest” to showcase cute local youngsters. Entries still are open for the contest, with the first 16 to be accepted. To enter the contest, parents […]
The Canadian Press YORKTON, Sask.–A Saskatchewan man who bulldozed a house with two people inside, including his son’s wife, has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder. Ronald Fatteicher, who is 60, knocked down the house last summer on rural property near Calder east […]
Emo Feeds is holding its grand-opening celebration today through Saturday (June 21-23). See the ad on page A12 of Wednesday’s Times for full details. The Asham Stompers and Sagkeeng’s Finest will grace the Townshend Theatre stage today (June 21) starting at 7 p.m. as part of the United Native Friendship […]
From the OPP Yesterday around 11:20 a.m., members of the Rainy River District OPP were dispatched to a 9-1-1 call of a robbery in progress at a local business. The suspect was wielding a weapon at the time of the robbery. All available officers immediately attended the area of the […]
By Marcia Dunn The Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The U.S. government is stepping up efforts to protect the planet from incoming asteroids that could wipe out entire regions or even continents. The National Science and Technology Council released a report Wednesday calling for improved asteroid detection, tracking and […]
By Leanne Italie THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — From the positively medieval to the beat of contemporary music: Brencheese, deathshildy and hip-pop are among about 1,000 new or refreshed entries added in June to the online Oxford English Dictionary. The additions are part of the company’s quarterly update of […]
By Lisa Rathke The Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reconsidering its plan to require that pure maple syrup and honey be labeled as containing added sugars. Maple syrup producers had rallied against the plan, saying the nutrition labels updates were misleading, illogical and […]
