The Canadian Press MONTREAL–Several Montreal billboards promoting an app that lists local pot providers appear to have been taken down after complaints by at least one citizen. Ben Anson said the company hosting ads for Weedmaps agreed to remove the billboards last week. Anson previously complained to Health Canada and […]
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The Canadian PressMelanie Marquis OTTAWA–Gun-control activists yesterday implored Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to not let the pro-gun lobby slow down his government’s efforts to introduce firearm legislation. Serge St-Arneault, who lost his sister during the Ecole polytechnique massacre in 1989, asked Trudeau to keep his party’s campaign promise. “I know […]
The Canadian PressLaura Kane ABBOTSFORD, B.C.–Two decades after 14-year-old Reena Virk was savagely beaten and drowned near a bridge in the Victoria area, her killer has been granted conditional approval for day parole. Kelly Ellard, 35, wiped away tears yesterday as a two-member panel granted her day parole for six […]
The Canadian PressShane Jones EDMONTON–Patrick Marleau earned one of the easiest goals of his career last night against the Edmonton Oilers. Marleau was credited with the game-winner in the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 6-4 victory over Edmonton after Oilers’ defenceman Kris Russell blasted the puck into his own net while trying […]
The Associated PressDoug Ferguson NASSAU, Bahamas–Tiger Woods looked a lot better in his return to golf than he did when he left. Playing for the first time since his fourth back surgery, Woods returned from a 10-month layoff with a three-under 69 on a breezy Thursday in the Bahamas that […]
The Canadian PressGemma Karstens-Smith VANCOUVER–What do a trio of Canadian rock icons have in common with microbes living in the guts of termites? Researchers at the University of British Columbia say the tiny organisms have long, hair-like flagella and bob about like the members of the prog-rock band Rush. Now, […]
From the OPP In the early-morning hours of yesterday, several police units executed a search warrant at a Fort Frances residence. A quantity of crystal meth (methamphetamine), along with cash, ammunition, and a firearm, were seized. Two males aged 39 and 29, along with four females aged 37, 29, 27, […]
Jamie Mountain It appears the Fort Frances Lakers aren’t content with where they currently sit in the SIJHL standings. The team announced early today it has made a pair of transactions. Coming to the Lakers is 19-year-old forward Adam Withers from the Waywayseecappo Wolverines (MJHL) in exchange for forward Jeff […]
By Randall Chase The Associated Press DOVER, Del. — A rare earthquake jolted the Mid-Atlantic region of the East Coast on Thursday evening, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 4.1 magnitude quake struck just after 4:45 p.m., and was centred […]
By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Akihito plans to abdicate on April 30, 2019, at age 85 in the first such abdication from the Chrysanthemum Throne in about 200 years, the government said Friday. Akihito’s elder son Crown Prince Naruhito will ascend the throne a day […]
By Kim Tong-Hyung The Associated Press SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — Two days after North Korea test-launched its most powerful missile to date, a clearer picture is emerging of Pyongyang’s impressive technological achievement ‚Äî and what still remains before it can legitimately threaten the continental United States. Many questions remain, […]
By David Crary The Associated Press NEW YORK — The number of children in the U.S. foster care system has increased for the fourth year in a row, with substance abuse by parents a major factor, according to new federal data released on Thursday. The annual report from the Department […]
