There is a 65 percent chance of rain tonight, with an overnight low of 10 C (50 F). Tomorrow will see occasional rain and drizzle in the morning, followed by a sun-cloud mix in the afternoon. Look for a high of 14 (57) and low around five (41). Mostly cloudy […]
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Staff The Fort Frances Lakers’ slow start to the SIJHL regular season continued over the weekend. First-year forward Evan Walls tallied twice, and assisted on two more, to lead the Dryden GM Ice Dogs to a 5-1 win Saturday night at the Ice for Kids Arena here. The Lakers (1-3-0-1) […]
Staff It’s “Mental Illness Awareness Week” (Oct. 1-7) and the public is urged to show its support by taking part in the fifth-annual “Steps Against Stigma” here this Wednesday evening. Hosted by the Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, opening ceremonies (including warm-up exercises with Energy Fitness […]
By Michael WeissensteinJosh Lederman And Matthew Lee The Associated Press HAVANA — Frightening attacks on U.S. personnel in Havana struck the heart of America’s spy network in Cuba, with intelligence operatives among the first and most severely affected victims, The Associated Press has learned. It wasn’t until U.S. spies, posted […]
By Jim Heintz And David Keyton The Associated Press STOCKHOLM — The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to three Americans on Monday for discoveries about the body’s daily rhythms. The laureates are Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W. Young. Rosbash is on the faculty at […]
By Youkyung Lee The Associated Press SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — President Donald Trump’s latest tweets on North Korea, in which he said his top diplomat is wasting his time trying to start talks, were seen by some in Asia as sowing confusion and by others as hard reality. A […]
By George Jahn The Associated Press VIENNA — A law prohibiting any kind of full-face covering, known popularly as the “Burqa Ban,” takes effect Sunday in Austria, where the strong support for it portends potential political upheaval in the upcoming national election. Parties campaigning on an anti-migrant message are poised […]
By The Culinary Institute Of America The Associated Press I am smaller than a dime, and though I am cool, I can also burn. I can be many colours, but also none at all. I am a household name, but people rarely speak of me. What am I? The answer […]
The Associated PressJimmy Golen BOSTON–The Boston Red Sox stumbled on their way to an AL East title–and got a pretty scary look at what’s waiting for them if they get there. Major-league batting leader Jose Altuve had three of Houston’s 17 hits, and Carlos Correa had four, as the Astros […]
The Associated PressGenaro C. Armas GREEN BAY, Wis.–The Green Bay Packers keep finding ways to win despite more key injuries. The Chicago Bears never recovered from a miserable start by quarterback Mike Glennon. Aaron Rodgers threw four touchdown passes while the injury-riddled Packers converted three turnovers into scores in an […]
The Canadian PressLisa Wallace OTTAWA–Things already were hard enough for Ottawa quarterback Ryan Lindley without another giant hole opening up in the Redblacks’ offensive line. With starting quarterback Trevor Harris and back-up Drew Tate sidelined by injuries, the pressure lies on third-string pivot Lindley to find a way to beat […]
The Canadian PressJoshua Clipperton VANCOUVER–Jake Virtanen’s days were pretty packed after the Vancouver Canucks banished him to the AHL last season. The sixth overall pick at the 2014 NHL draft would work out with his Utica Comets’ teammates, hit the ice for practice, then ride a stationary bike before heading […]
