The Associated Press NEW YORK–Toronto’s big lead was lost, and its point guard was being carried off the court after a painful fall. DeMar DeRozan made sure at least the game was won. DeRozan scored 35 points, including a go-ahead three-point play with 26.1 seconds left in overtime, as the […]
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Jamie Mountain After narrowly falling 4-3 in a shootout to the host Dryden GM Ice Dogs on Saturday night, it was a much different story when the Fort Frances Lakers headed back up there last night. The outcome was never in doubt this time around as Lakers were dumped 8-0 […]
Staff Rainy River District School Board trustees will receive a report on the Autism Spectrum Disorder pilot project that has been running this school year. Special Education administrator Char Bliss will present the overview during tonight’s regular board meeting. The local board is part of the pilot project led by […]
The Associated Press AP Member BRUNSWICK, Maine — A marine biologist believes a humpback whale shielded her from a 15-foot tiger shark in the South Pacific. Nan Hauser said she didn’t understand the actions of the 25-ton whale that she met face-to-face in the Cook Islands. Then she saw the […]
By Hyung-Jin Kim The Associated Press SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Senior officials from the rival Koreas said Tuesday they would try to achieve a breakthrough in their long-strained ties as they sat for rare talks at the border to discuss how to co-operate in next month’s Winter Olympics in […]
By Marcos Aleman The Associated Press SANTA TECLA, El Salvador — Being deported to an El Salvador he hadn’t seen in more than three decades was a trauma Hugo Castro recalls clearly. The 51-year-old said Monday that his country must begin preparing now to receive the nearly 200,000 Salvadorans who […]
By Ralph D. Russo The Associated Press ATLANTA — To add another championship to the greatest dynasty college football has ever seen, Alabama turned to its quarterback of the future, and Tua Tagovailoa proved that his time is now. The freshman quarterback, who had played mostly mop-up duty this season, […]
By Leanne Italie THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — Got a chocolate lover? Why not mark the season of romance with something special just for them. With an ancient love connection the Aztecs believed chocolate was an aphrodisiac and built-in marketing opportunities that include Valentine’s Day, the purveyors of chocolate […]
By Katie Workman The Associated Press Dan Dan Noodles are a classic Chinese dish originating in the Sichuan province. Noodles have been part of Chinese cuisine for over 4,000 years, and long strands symbolize longevity, one of the nicest things you can wish for on the Lunar New Year (on […]
The Associated PressJake Coyle With a red carpet dyed black by actresses dressed in a colour-co-ordinated statement, the Golden Globes were transformed into an A-list expression of female empowerment in the post-Harvey Weinstein era. Oprah Winfrey led the charge. “For too long, women have not been heard or believed if […]
Staff Town council will start off the new year with a slew of presentations. Elizabeth Street resident Stan Hoard will make a presentation on the health hazards of wood smoke within town, followed by Coun. Wendy Brunetta speaking on the PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise’s free session about women in […]
Jamie Mountain Baudette Bears’ forward Jackson Lebrasseur had a free path towards the Fort Frances Wu Warriors’ net yesterday during the ‘A’ final of the annual Bantam ‘A’ tournament held here. The Bears went on to win the game 7-1 en route to the gold medal.
