The Associated PressSeth Borenstein WASHINGTON–Yes, you can buy happiness–especially if the money saves you time. People who dole out cash to save time on things like housekeeping, delivery services, and taxis are a little bit happier than those who don’t, new research finds. Researchers surveyed more than 6,000 people in […]
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The Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.–Nobody’s laughing. Authorities in Florida say they arrested a man who robbed a bank, stripped naked, and ran down the street throwing stolen money–all because he woke up Tuesday and wanted to become a comedian. Instead, the FBI said 25-year-old Alexander Sperber is charged with […]
From the OPP Shortly before 10 p.m. yesterday, a member of the Rainy River District OPP observed a traffic-related infraction on Main Street in Atikokan. A traffic stop was initiated so an investigation could be conducted. As a result of this investigation, a 51-year-old Atikokan woman was charged with impaired […]
The Associated Press WASHINGTON–The Washington Nationals staged their own version of the Home Run Derby, with Michael Blazek serving as the unwilling batting practice pitcher. Washington tied a franchise record with eight homers, and also matched two major-league marks during a prolific third inning that highlighted a 15-2 rout of […]
The Canadian PressJennifer Graham REGINA–Assembly of First Nations’ chiefs have rejected a call for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to replace the commissioners on the national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. However, the chiefs, who were gathered for a meeting in Regina yesterday, did pass a resolution […]
From the MNRF Eight new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by yesterday evening, with more reports still being investigated. The fires mostly occurred in the northern sectors of the region, including Red Lake and Nipigon districts. But there are some fires occurring in the south, including Thunder Bay […]
Duane Hicks Jill Howarth, left, gave Ryan Bowers and his brother, Ethan, who were visiting from Winnipeg, some log-rolling tips yesterday at Point Park. The Fun in the Sun committee held a “fun day” featuring kids’ activities from noon-5 p.m.
Duane Hicks Gio Campagna worked as a team with his mom, Christina, and brother, Rino, to make art yesterday afternoon at Lowey’s Greenhouse during the weekly “Open Air Art Studio” organized by Community Living Fort Frances and District. This week’s activity saw participants use watercolour paint, paper cut-outs, and natural […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Travellers heading to Canada’s busiest airport are being warned that a strike by about 700 ground crew workers may affect some flights today. Toronto’s Pearson International Airport is asking travellers to check the status of their flights, and says it will provide updates as they become available. […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–The federal government has come up with a proposed plan to protect Canada’s threatened boreal caribou population, three months after a wildlife conservation group took the environment minister to court over the matter. The plan released last night noted the provincial and territorial governments have primary responsibility […]
The Canadian PressSteve Lambert WINNIPEG–The Manitoba government raised the distinct possibility yesterday that it may allow private retailers to sell marijuana when recreational use of the drug becomes legal next July. The Progressive Conservative government called for expressions of interest from potential producers and vendors in a 10-page document issued […]
The Associated PressHillel Italie NEW YORK–Hillary Clinton is calling her new book “What Happened,” and promising unprecedented candour as she remembers her stunning defeat last year to Donald Trump. “In the past, for reasons I try to explain, I’ve often felt I had to be careful in public, like I […]
