The Associated PressMike Householder LAKEVIEW, Mich.–A Michigan couple have 14 boys. And no regrets regardless of what online opinion-givers have to say about it. “There are some really mean people in the world. And it doesn’t matter,” said Jay Schwandt, the father of the boy brood. “We happen to be […]
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Stephanie Hagenaars Nicole Hartlin walked across the stage at the Townshend Theatre yesterday afternoon to receive her certificate in Business Fundamentals during Confederation College’s 2018 convocation for the Rainy River campus. She was congratulated by college president Jim Madder as Board of Governors member Lori Maki of Fort Frances looked […]
Duane Hicks Mary O’Connor, client services co-ordinator for the Alzheimer Society of Kenora-Rainy River Districts, planted “Seeds of Hope” in the courtyard garden of the Special Care Unit (SCU) at Rainycrest yesterday morning. The “Forget Me Nots” she and a group of SCU residents planted will bloom there perennially, not […]
The Canadian Press SASKATOON–A Saskatoon police dog that bit a six-year-old girl while it was tracking suspects in a home invasion has been taken off the streets until a review can be completed. Police Chief Troy Cooper said the review will include the dog’s history and the handler’s actions. Cooper […]
The Canadian PressJanice Dickson OTTAWA–Residential school survivors complained of not being given a chance to speak yesterday at an event marking the 10-year anniversary of Canada’s apology in the House of Commons. Crown-Indigenous Relations minister Carolyn Bennett gave a speech at the Canadian Museum of History to mark 10 years […]
The Canadian PressColin Perkel TORONTO–One of the country’s foremost railway companies will have to ensure cars can use a bridge in Thunder Bay, Ont. under terms of an agreement signed more than a century ago, Ontario’s top court ruled yesterday. In its decision, the Court of Appeal found a lower […]
The Canadian PressPaola LoriggioShawn Jeffords TORONTO–From choosing cabinet members and hiring political aides to picking office space and conducting background checks on legislators, Ontario’s newly-elected Progressive Conservatives must tackle a lengthy to-do list as they prepare to take power for the first time in 15 years–and observers say their decisions […]
The Associated Press DETROIT–Dwane Casey lost his job in Toronto because the Raptors wanted to advance further in the playoffs. In Detroit, it would be an accomplishment if Casey simply can get the Pistons into the playoffs. The Pistons hired the NBA coach-of-the-year finalist yesterday, hoping he can help the […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y.–Phil Mickelson is running out of time. Mickelson doesn’t need to be reminded that this is his 27th appearance in the U.S. Open, more than any of the 156 players at Shinnecock Hills. He wouldn’t want to be reminded that 65 players, including the last […]
The Associated PressDick Scanlon ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.–Jake Bauers’ first career home run highlighted a big night for Rays’ rookies. Bauers put Tampa Bay ahead in the fourth inning as the Rays went on to an 8-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays last night. Bauers and fellow 22-year-old Willy Adames […]
The Canadian Press SINGAPORE–U.S. President Donald Trump says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s assertion that Canada “will not be pushed around” will end up costing Canadians “a lot of money.” Trump gave a wide-ranging news conference in Singapore earlier today following his landmark summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, […]
From the MNRF Three new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by late yesterday afternoon. Fort Frances Fire #13 was discovered late in the day Sunday and actioned by a FireRanger crew yesterday morning. The fire, located on a small island on Pickerel Lake in Quetico Provincial Park, was […]
