By David Keyton The Associated Press ORAEFI, Iceland — At the summit of one of Iceland’s most dangerous volcanoes, a 72-foot (22-meter) depression in the snow is the only visible sign of an alarming development. The Oraefajokull (err-IVER’-yer-kuhl) volcano, dormant since its last eruption in 1727-1728, has seen a recent […]
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By Leanne Italie THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — What we have here in 2017 is a heap of chaos and disruption. What we need in 2018? The Pantone Color Institute thinks whatever that might be will come in the deep purple hue of “Ultra Violet,” its colour of the […]
By Melissa D’Arabian The Associated Press During the holidays, we could all use a fantastic tart recipe in our hip pockets. Tarts are a perfect festive end to any dinner party, and they make a lovely gift for a neighbour. If the thought of making homemade crust intimidates you, or […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK — The “Silence Breakers” those who have shared their stories about sexual assault and harassment have been named Time magazine’s Person of the Year. Numerous women have spoken out publicly since October about sexual misconduct by dozens of high-profile men in entertainment, media, business and […]
By Anne D’Innocenzio The Associated Press NEW YORK — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is changing its legal name effective Feb. 1 as it shifts away from physical stores in the age of Amazon’s increasing dominance, The world’s largest retailer, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, said Wednesday it will change its legal name […]
By Leanne Italie THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK — The trendspotting Pantone Color Institute picked a deep purple hue called “Ultra Violet” as the colour of the year for 2018. Pantone Vice-President Laurie Pressman told The Associated Press ahead of Thursday’s announcement that the shade evokes a counterculture flair, originality, […]
Duane Hicks Scott Street was a “Christmas Candyland” on Saturday evening. The 2017 “Community Christmas Parade,” presented by tbaytel, went off without a hitch, drawing an impressive number of participants and spectators. The parade included 18 floats (not counting emergency services’ vehicles or Santa’s sleigh, which brought the total number […]
Nicholas Donaldson Although not everything went as planned, former Fort Frances resident Haven Labbe, whose family relocated to Kenora a few years ago, is very pleased with her mountain climb and the awareness it brought to a small-town organization. Labbe told the Times last week that she saw the work […]
Submitted byBob Cox Hockey news, fashion tips, TV and movie listings, retirement strategies, updates on Celine Dion. All of this information now constitutes local media–at least according to federal Heritage minister Melanie Joly. Last week marked a black spot in the history of Canadian newspapers with the closure of three […]
Press Release After much anticipation, the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is happy to announce the arrival of its latest recording, “Into the Wonder.” During its production in early 2016, the TBSO welcomed the distinguished artists of the Canadian piano and strings ensemble, Gryphon Trio, and executive producer Danny Johnson, to […]
Duane Hicks Christmas is the season for giving and thinking of others, so why not help replenish area food banks this Saturday? The eighth-annual “Stuff-A-Cruiser” campaign will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Safeway, The Place, and Walmart here, Cloverleaf Grocery in Emo, and Beaver Mills Market in Rainy […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Mino Ayaa Ta Win Healing Centre, the new mental health and addictions wellness centre run by the Fort Frances Tribal Area Health Services, is now ready to serve the community. A large crowd gathered Friday to celebrate the grand opening of the newly-renovated building, which is located […]
