The Associated PressSeth Borenstein WASHINGTON–It was a faint signal but it told of one of the most violent acts in the universe. And it soon would reveal secrets of the cosmos, including how gold was created. Astronomers around the world reacted to the signal quickly, focusing telescopes located on every […]
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From the OPP Last Thursday around 4 p.m., a Thunder Bay OPP officer was on patrol on Highway 11/17 in Shuniah. The officer conducted a traffic stop for a Highway Traffic Act infraction. While speaking with the driver, the officer determined he had been consuming alcohol. The driver was arrested […]
From the MNRF The Sakwite Lake prescribed burn in Fort Frances District is planned for ignition tomorrow. Taking place on the Korpi Road in the Sakwite Lake area, the burn will regenerate the forest by removing blowdown. For safety reasons, people are advised to stay away from this area ahead […]
Nicholas Donaldson The Northwest Catholic District School Board will receive a presentation on the 2017 Summer Learning Program during its regular monthly meeting tonight. The meeting will take place via videoconference at the Fort Frances board office (located next to St. Francis School) beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Summer Learning […]
Duane Hicks The “Project Safe Hallowe’en” committee is gearing up for its fourth-annual “Trunk or Treat,” which will be held Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 5-7 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library’s parking lot. But you can’t have the event with decorated “trunks” (vehicles) and with just two weeks to […]
The Associated PressRob Gillies TORONTO–Canadian plane-maker Bombardier announced yesterday it has sold a majority stake in its C Series passenger jet business to European aerospace giant Airbus for no cost. U.S. rival Boeing called it a questionable deal by two state-subsidized competitors. The move comes after lacklustre sales and after […]
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA–The president of the Métis National Council is urging the federal government to formally recognize the contribution of Métis veterans in the Second World War before it is too late for remaining survivors to find redress and get post-war benefits. The timing is important because the […]
The Canadian PressBill GravelandLauren Krugel Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi handily won a third term yesterday after a bitter and divisive campaign during which his at-times prickly personality was a focus. His main challenger, former Progressive Conservative party president Bill Smith, conceded around midnight. With most polls reporting, Nenshi had nearly […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor told college students in New York City that she sometimes feels “great turmoil” inside when she is hearing arguments on the bench, but works hard to keep her emotions and personal biases in check. Sotomayor participated in a […]
By Matthew Daly The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday raised the possibility of withdrawing his nomination of Republican Rep. Tom Marino to be the nation’s drug czar following reports that the lawmaker played a key role in passing a bill weakening federal authority to stop companies […]
By Youkyung Lee The Associated Press SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The environmental group Greenpeace issued a report on Tuesday giving technology titans including Samsung Electronics, Amazon and Huawei low marks for their environmental impact. Many of the biggest technology companies failed to deliver on commitments to reduce emissions of […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL — A U.S. court has dismissed a racketeering lawsuit launched by Resolute Forest Products against Greenpeace and other environmental groups. The United States District Court for the Northern District of California dismissed claims filed against Greenpeace, Stand.earth and individuals under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations […]
