The Associated PressEddie Pells SAN ANTONIO–Somewhere between all those heart-stoppers and tear-jerkers, all the upset-riddled brackets and things we’d never seen before, the best team in college basketball was hiding in plain sight. How could anyone have missed Villanova? Sparked by a 31-point night off the bench from Donte DiVincenzo, […]
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The Canadian Press TORONTO–Aeroplan parent company Aimia Inc. apologized yesterday for a survey it circulated in mid-March that “offended” customers with questions on immigration and marriage. But one expert said the queries shouldn’t be much of a surprise because they pop up in plenty of other surveys. The apology came […]
The Canadian PressDonna Spencer LAS VEGAS–After a win that felt like an escape, Brad Gushue was thinking about bubbles and how to get in one. The Canadian skip felt lucky to steal a point in the 10th end for an 8-7 win over Italy’s Joel Retornaz at the men’s world […]
The Canadian PressKyle Cicerella TORONTO–Auston Matthews pushed his point streak to seven games last night. Linemate William Nylander was the main reason why. The duo each had two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 to match a franchise record for points in […]
The Canadian PressGregory Strong TORONTO–Chicago first-base coach Daryl Boston often will blow a whistle from the dugout when the White Sox make a nice defensive play or before a batter steps up to the plate. He might want to keep it in his pocket the next time Josh Donaldson is […]
Staff Which local musicians would you like to see performing on the Rainy Lake Square stage this spring and summer? Now’s your chance to have your say. An online public survey was launched yesterday to determine performers for two of the five concert dates in the “Rainy Lake Series” that […]
Sam Odrowski Cassandra Armstrong, singing “Ben” by Don Black and Walter Scharf, was among the opening performances that kicked off the annual Rainy River District Festival of the Performing Arts this morning at Knox United Church here. The Vocal Division continues through Thursday, followed by Drama and Speech Arts (April […]
Sam Odrowski Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre CEO Caroline Goulding stood next to the “seed library” there, where people can borrow and donate seeds for the coming growing season. It contains several packages of seeds for cabbage, cucumber, beans, kale, tomatoes, broccoli, and a variety of flowers.
The Canadian PressJim Bronskill OTTAWA–He’s the Liberal MP for a large, rural Ontario riding with lots of gun owners but Bob Nault says he’s not worried about a voter backlash over the government’s new firearms bill. The Conservatives say the legislation unfairly would target law-abiding hunters and target shooters with […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The Royal Canadian Mint is releasing a limited edition $20 coin to commemorate the unusual story of a Manitoba man’s close encounter with a flying saucer. The one-ounce silver coin being released today immortalizes Stefan Michalak’s experience in Whiteshell Provincial Park, east of Winnipeg, more than 50 […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL–The father of a 10-year-old boy who went missing three weeks ago said yesterday he’s relieved police called off further searches in the frigid waters along Montreal’s north shore. Frederic Kouakou told reporters he never believed the police’s theory his son fell into the water. The father […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Former Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership candidate Christine Elliott said she will be seeking the nomination to run as the Tory candidate in the provincial riding of Newmarket-Aurora. Elliott narrowly lost the PC leadership race on March 10 to Doug Ford and initially questioned the results of the […]
