The Associated Press NEW YORK–A painting of a defiantly nude woman that once was censored as obscene in Paris has sold for more than $157 million at an auction in New York City. The 1917 painting by Amedeo Modigliani was the highlight of Sotheby’s Monday evening auction of impressionist and […]
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The Associated PressMike Stobbe NEW YORK–U.S. birth rates declined last year for women in their teens, 20s, and–surprisingly–their 30s, leading to the fewest babies in 30 years, according to a government report released today. Experts said several factors may be combining to drive the declines, including shifting attitudes about motherhood […]
Duane Hicks Summer student Averi King washed down the docks at the Sorting Gap Marina yesterday afternoon–just one of the duties to get it prepped to open tomorrow morning. The marina hours will be Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., and then 8 a.m.-10 p.m. on Friday through Sunday.
Stephanie Hagenaars Tom Duchnicki, left, president of the board for Columbus Place here, local MP Don Rusnak, and April Szpara, property manager of Columbus Place, gathered in the new kitchen, along with building residents, to celebrate its newly-renovated kitchen. The renovation was made possible through a grant from the federal […]
Stephanie Hagenaars Despite the chilly morning, Charleen Mallory of Charlee’s Naturally Northern had her handmade soaps on display today at the Rainy Lake Square. Local entrepreneurs set up shop for the first offical “Market Thursday” of the season there. There also were beaded works of jewellery, wine jellies, produce, and […]
The Canadian PressDean Bennett EDMONTON–Alberta United Conservative leader Jason Kenney is standing by his personal attack on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whom he called empty and clueless. Kenney says, from his experience, Trudeau struggles with nuanced political issues, particularly the contentious debate around the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline. […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–A Winnipeg man is expected to find out today if he will be found guilty of sending letter bombs to his former wife and two lawyers. Judge Tracey Lord was to hand down a verdict on charges against Guido Amsel that include attempted murder and aggravated assault. […]
The Canadian PressBob Weber Federal wildfire researchers say most regions in Canada could be facing a long, hot, fiery summer. Wildfire starts and the amount of land burned were below average for the first few weeks of the season, but dry weather is turning things around, said Richard Carr, a […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–The Manitoba government has introduced legislation to ban hunting with spotlights at night but some indigenous groups say that infringes on their constitutional rights. The proposed legislation would ban night hunting in southern Manitoba, except for indigenous people who are granted a permit. They only will be […]
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA–The federal prison service plans to introduce needle exchange programs in a bid to reduce the incidence of infectious diseases among inmates. The move, which comes after years of pressure from prisoners and health advocates, quickly was denounced by the union representing prison guards. The Correctional […]
The Canadian PressGiuseppe Valiante BAIE-SAINT-PAUL, Que.–Brewers in Quebec’s Charlevoix region have put the world inside a pint glass by creating a special beer fit for a head of state. As a nod to the 44th-annual G7 summit taking place June 8-9 in Charlevoix, the Microbrasserie Charlevoix brewery–renowned across the province–blended […]
From the MNRF The Northwest Region saw 10 new forest fires by yesterday afternoon. Lightning strikes in the vicinity of Umfreville Lake, located in Kenora District near the Manitoba border, were responsible for nine of the new fires. Kenora Fires #33 and #34 both were classified as “being held” at […]
