Jamie Mountain Dryden Eagles’ forward Jacob Looli tried to jam the puck past Muskie goalie Darian Klem while defenceman Jace Jackson hurried on the backcheck last night at the “The Duke” (Couchiching Arena). Klem stopped every shot he faced en route to a 4-0 shutout win for the Muskies, who […]
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The Canadian PressTara Deschamps TORONTO–Protesters who rallied outside Tim Hortons’ locations across Ontario yesterday roasted some franchisees for slashing workers’ benefits and breaks in an effort to compensate for the province’s minimum wage hike. But many said their gripes would not derail their daily coffee runs. Those who gathered said […]
The Canadian PressNicole Thompson An animal rescue group is working to re-home more than 100 small birds found in a foreclosed house in Ottawa. Jill Woods, who runs the Feathered Haven Parrot Rescue in Smiths Falls, Ont., said the birds–106 finches and two canaries–were rescued from a “hoarding situation” on […]
The Canadian PressJoanna Smith OTTAWA–The Justice Department is asking Canadians to think beyond their preconceived notions about crimes–and the people who commit them–as the Liberal government readies long-promised reforms to the criminal justice system. The interactive online consultation includes a survey asking participants to weigh in on a number of […]
The Canadian PressDirk Meissner VICTORIA–Her life was steeped in classical music but Ida Halpern was passionate about the songs of British Columbia’s indigenous people–music she set out to prove was equal to that of Bach and Mozart. Halpern’s more than 500 recordings, transcriptions, and handwritten notes comprise a unique indigenous […]
The Canadian PressRoss Marowits MONTREAL–The American government’s imposition of duties on exports of Canadian newsprint only will accelerate the transition from print to digital and threaten thousands of U.S. jobs, says North America’s largest newsprint producer. “There are 600,000 workers in the newspaper publishing sector, as well as the commercial […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG–The federal government has announced a cash infusion of $291.2 million over five years for policing in First Nation and Inuit communities. Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale made the announcement yesterday in Winnipeg, saying the money will start flowing to communities served under the First Nations Policing […]
The Canadian PressMorgan Lowrie MONTREAL–A young Quebec woman whose arms and legs were amputated following a car crash on Christmas Day underwent further surgery this week to remove more of her right leg, her sister said today. Samantha Mongeon said it was her sibling Sabryna’s sixth amputation and ninth surgery […]
The Canadian Press HAMILTON–Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took a light-hearted jab at what critics might call his penchant for tropical vacations yesterday as he prepared for another stop on his cross-country town hall tour. In Hamilton for the second of a series of cross-country question-and-answer sessions with Canadians, Trudeau made […]
Jamie Mountain New year, same Muskie dominance. Both the girls’ and boys’ hockey teams took care of business yesterday–earning shutout victories over the Dryden Eagles in NorWOSSA action at “The Duke” (Couchiching Arena). Annalise (CC) Hayes scored the game-winning goal with just over 10 minutes to go to lead the […]
Jamie Mountain It was a long time coming for the Fort Frances Lakers. Exactly two months to the day of their last triumph, a 5-3 decision over the Minnesota Iron Rangers back on Nov. 10, the Lakers finally tasted victory again last night with a 5-3 win over the host […]
Submitted by Tyler Moffitt Fire Chief/CEMC, Fort Frances Fire & Rescue Service In the past few days, it has come to my attention that there are people throughout our community running vehicles inside their attached garages with the garage door open. This is an extremely dangerous practice! Never run a […]
