From the OPP On June 3 at 9:10 a.m., the Rainy River District OPP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 11 at Couchiching. Both motor vehicles sustained substantial damage and were towed from the scene. A Fort Frances man was transported to hospital with minor injuries. During […]
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The Associated PressWayne Parry ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.–The Miss America Organization is dropping the swimsuit competition, saying it no longer will judge contestants on their appearance. The competition began nearly 100 years ago in Atlantic City, N.J. as a bathing beauty contest designed to keep tourists coming to the seaside resort […]
The Associated Press TOKYO–Professional distance swimmer Ben Lecomte set off from Japan to San Francisco today in an attempt to become the first person to swim across the Pacific Ocean. Spokesman Alexandre Borreil said Lecomte left at 8 a.m. from Choshi, Japan, which is northeast of Tokyo in neighbouring Chiba […]
Staff The Rainy River District School Board will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at the board office here. Board reports will be given relating to the First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Advisory Committee, Audit Committee, Parent Involvement Committee, and Policy Committee. The policy committee met May 29 and […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton WASHINGTON–After playing exactly 3,700 games in their 43-year history, the Washington Capitals alsmost can taste the franchise’s first Stanley Cup. T.J. Oshie, Tom Wilson, and Devante Smith-Pelly scored in the final 10 minutes of last night’s opening period, on the heels of an early Golden Knights’ […]
The Associated PressJanie McCauley OAKLAND, Calif.–Stephen Curry and coach Steve Kerr’s Golden State Warriors repeatedly have said they want to build something special for the long haul; to compete for championships year after year. LeBron James considers his familiar NBA Finals opponent among the best teams ever. Where the Warriors […]
The Associated Press FORT MYERS, Fla. — A black bear taking a stroll through a busy, urban section of one Florida city was lured to safety by a popular breakfast staple: waffles. Florida wildlife officers said the yearling bear was spotted Monday morning near a Fort Myers apartment complex. The […]
The Associated Press TOKYO — Professional distance swimmer Ben Lecomte set off from Japan to San Francisco on Tuesday in an attempt to become the first person to swim across the Pacific Ocean. Spokesman Alexandre Borreil said Lecomte left at 8 a.m. on Tuesday from Choshi, Japan, which is northeast […]
By Wayne Parry The Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The Miss America Organization is dropping the swimsuit competition, saying it will no longer judge contestants on their appearance. The competition began nearly 100 years ago in Atlantic City, New Jersey, as a bathing beauty contest designed to keep tourists […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press As summer nears and the promise of perfect tomatoes peeks up over the horizon, the prospect of an excellent BLT shines brightly. What is interesting to me about a BLT is the dueling dynamics of how the ingredients join together in this sandwich. One […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Rack of lamb and the grill have great chemistry. The intense heat of the coals produces a bold crust and melts away the meat’s abundance of fat, distributing flavour throughout while imparting a smokiness that’s the perfect complement to lamb’s rich, gamey flavour. […]
By America’S Test Kitchen The Associated Press Grilled potatoes are a summer classic. We wanted to put a new spin on this dish by adding rosemary and garlic. Unfortunately, we found it was difficult to add enough flavour to plain grilled potatoes. Coating the potatoes with oil, garlic, and rosemary […]
