By Christopher Torchia The Associated Press JOHANNESBURG — South Africa said Monday it is moving ahead with draft regulations for a domestic trade in rhino horn, despite critics’ concerns that a legal market will spur rhino poaching. Anyone possessing a rhino horn will need a permit under national rules that […]

By The Culinary Institute Of America The Associated Press Peeling peaches is the pits. And if you’re like us, you end up eating your weight in fresh peaches (ideally over the sink, with juice running down your arms) before you ever work up the motivation to cook or bake with […]

Joey Payeur Troy Norman of Fort Frances, left, and Kenora’s Jay Samsal looked every bit the defending champions they are, securing top spot after Day 1 of the 23rd-annual Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship with a total catch of 19.18 pounds yesterday.

Kiera Kowalski “Canadian Coaster” Norm Mulloy posed beside his wife’s 1934 Desoto Airflow at the car show held by the Sorting Gap Marina yesterday afternoon. The “Coaster” explained this is an unusual car because it was a revolutionary design during the 1930s. The Mulloys are from southern Ontario and this […]

Joey Payeur Oliver Gibbins of Morson held up proof that he and partner Mike Gate (Nestor Falls) had a successful opening day at the FFCBC, posting a mark of 18.27 pounds to sit in third place overall heading into Day 2 today.

By Joey Payeur The kingpins have thrown down the gauntlet when it comes to their Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship crown. Anybody that wants it, come try and take it—because they have no intention of just handing it over. Troy Norman of Fort Frances and Kenora’s Jay Samsal served notice […]

From MNRF One new lightning-caused fire was confirmed by yesterday evening in the Northwest Region. Located in Nipigon District, just east of Wabakimi Park near the north end, was 0.1 hectares in size at last report. The forest fire hazard generally is “high” across the region, with some areas of […]

Staff CJ Contracting is on the express elevator up the standings. Mired in last place in the men’s division of the Borderland Soccer League just two weeks ago, CJ has moved into a tie for second thanks to a seven-game unbeaten streak. Their latest win was a 3-1 triumph over […]

From the MNRF One new lightning-caused fire was confirmed by yesterday evening in the Northwest Region. Located in Nipigon District, just east of Wabakimi Park near the north end, was 0.1 hectares in size at last report. The forest fire hazard generally is “high” across the region, with some areas […]

Joey Payeur The kingpins have thrown down the gauntlet when it comes to their Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship crown. Anybody that wants it, come try and take it–because they have no intention of just handing it over. Troy Norman of Fort Frances and Kenora’s Jay Samsal served notice yesterday […]

The Associated PressJimmy Golen BOSTON–Steve Pearce blooped the ball to the edge of the outfield grass and Red Sox second baseman Brock Holt was there. He planted his feet. He raised his arm to catch it. But something wasn’t quite right. Holt lost the ball in the sun–allowing it to […]

The Canadian PressCarol Phillips HAMILTON–Nail-biters are nothing new for the Edmonton Eskimos this season, so quarterback Mike Reilly had no doubt his offence could score a game-winning touchdown with 70 seconds left on the clock. “We know one-minute-plus in the CFL is forever, really,” said Reilly, who threw three touchdown […]