The Canadian Press PITTSBURGH–A Canadian man is among 20 people who were honoured today by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. James Giles of Terrace, B.C. was recognized by the Pittsburgh-based fund for his bravery in October, 2016 when he twice ran into a burning neighbour’s home to save two young […]
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The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration is publicly blaming North Korea for a ransomware attack that infected hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide in May and crippled parts of Britain’s National Health Service. Homeland security adviser Tom Bossert wrote in a Wall Street Journal op-ed published Monday […]
By Lauran Neergaard The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Like a friendly Pied Piper, the violinist keeps up a toe-tapping beat as dancers weave through busy hospital hallways and into the chemotherapy unit, patients looking up in surprised delight. Upstairs, a cellist strums an Irish folk tune for a patient in […]
By Sara Moulton The Associated Press The classic New Year’s libation is champagne, but what to eat is a matter of broader choice. This year why not make it a tapas party a feast of various little bites? And, if indeed that’s how you choose to roll, one of those […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO — Canada’s major wireless carriers are apologizing for long customer service wait times as customers look to cash in on limited time promotional offers. Numerous Facebook, Twitter and chat room commenters are reporting two- to three-hour wait times for call centres and online chats. Rogers, Fido, […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL — The Canadian Securities Administrators has issued a warning about risks associated with products linked to cryptocurrencies as interest in the space continues to rise. The umbrella organization for Canada’s provincial and territorial securities regulators singled out futures contracts in its warning, noting that while they […]
The Associated Press ATLANTA–Minutes after its midnight deadline to get the electricity back on at the world’s busiest airport, Georgia Power announced early today that power had been fully restored to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International, where more than 1,000 flights were grounded just days before the start of the Christmas travel […]
The Canadian PressJudy Owen WINNIPEG–Connor Hellebuyck was happy to have a hand in some payback. Less that 24 hours after Winnipeg was blanked 2-0 in St. Louis, Hellebuyck made 24 saves as the Jets ended a two-game losing skid with a 4-0 win over the Blues yesterday. “We kind of […]
The Canadian PressLori Ewing TORONTO–With 11.6 seconds left, Vince Carter picked up his fifth foul and was subbed out of the game to a loud and long standing ovation. Ending what likely was Carter’s final appearance on the Air Canada Centre court, it was the highlight of an otherwise hum-drum […]
The Associated PressDave Campbell MINNEAPOLIS–The Minnesota Vikings and their loud crowd overwhelmed the Cincinnati Bengals from start to finish, when they put on NFC North champions hats to celebrate the first major milestone of this season–with the hope of several more to come. From coaches to players to fans, everyone […]
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Kim Gardiman chose her next tart to taste while helping judge “The Best Butter Tart Bake-off” on Saturday afternoon at Betty’s. Colleen Fadden of Morson won first place, earning a $50 gift certificate from Betty’s, while Helen Cousineau of Fort Frances took second place ($40). Maggie Tarrant earned an honourable […]
Nicholas Donaldson Hannah Mueller stood next to some of the clothing items offered at the new Westside Bait & Tackle this morning following its grand opening on Saturday. The store, located on Highway 11/71 just west of town, is run by Mueller and her father, Bill, as the pair hope […]
