The Associated PressDoug Ferguson SOUTHPORT, England–The wind off the Irish Sea pushed away the rain clouds and bathed Royal Birkdale in sunshine, as well as Stars and Stripes. The British Open began yesterday with an All-American flavour. Jordan Spieth, chomping away on gum as he watched one putt after another […]
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The Associated Press PHNOM PENH, Cambodia–Wildlife researchers in Cambodia have found a breeding location for the masked finfoot–one of the world’s most endangered birds, raising hopes of its continuing survival. The New York-based Wildlife Conservation Society said yesterday its scientists, along with conservationists from Cambodia’s Environment Ministry and residents along […]
The Associated Press GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex.–A Texas coffee company is recalling one of its roasts because it was making some men a bit too excited. Bestherbs Coffee LLC issued the voluntary recall for its New of Kopi Jantan Tradisional Natural Herbs Coffee after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found […]
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 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.
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.
The Canadian Press THUNDER BAY, Ont.–The mayor of Thunder Bay, Ont. has been charged with extortion and obstructing justice. The OPP said the charges against Keith Hobbs are in connection with an investigation into allegations of criminal wrongdoing that include a municipal official and a local resident. Police said two […]
The Canadian PressJoanna Smith OTTAWA–It was an hour into her Senate confirmation hearing yesterday before Kelly Knight Craft, chosen by U.S. President Donald Trump to serve as the next ambassador to Canada at a pivotal time for bilateral relations, was asked her first question. It came from Indiana Republican Sen. […]
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES–Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington, whose screeching vocals helped the rock-rap band become one of the most commercially-successful acts in the 2000s, was found dead in his home near Los Angeles yesterday, the Los Angeles County coroner said. The coroner confirmed today that Bennington died […]
The Canadian PressJennifer Cheng TORONTO–Dude, where’s my car? It’s a question Gavin Strickland asked himself Sunday night when he came out of Metallica’s sold-out concert in Toronto and could not remember where he parked his car: a blue-green 2015 Nissan Versa Sedan. The lost vehicle–and the search for it–have made […]
The Canadian PressLauren Krugel Calgary police are seeking the public’s help in finding a woman who they believe may have played a significant role in a quadruple homicide earlier this month. Yu Chieh Liao, who goes by Diana Liao, is considered a person of interest in the deaths of two […]
The Associated Press WASHINGTON–Two of six Burundi teenagers who went missing after an international robotics competition in the United States have been seen crossing the border into Canada, U.S. authorities said yesterday. The search for the teens is ongoing but police have no indication of foul play in their disappearance, […]
