The Canadian Press FORT McMURRAY, Alta.–Seeing reports of the wildfire evacuations in British Columbia has brought back stressful memories for residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., who had to flee a massive wildfire just over a year ago. But they’ve sprung into action by collecting donations of supplies for first responders, […]
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The Canadian PressLaura Kane VANCOUVER–British Columbia has been so successful at putting out wildfires in recent decades that it actually has created a situation where its forests are more prone to flames, an expert says. Lori Daniels, an associate professor of forest ecology at the University of British Columbia, said […]
The Canadian PressMorgan Lowrie MONTREAL–Squirrel meat soon could be on the menu in Quebec if a Montreal university student succeeds in his quest to make it legal to hunt the furry rodents. Martin Poirier has started a petition to convince the provincial government that adding squirrels to its list of […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Ontario’s bid to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour–a move that is feared by businesses but has the support of some prominent economists–is being put to the public this week. The Liberal government’s proposed legislation on labour reforms, which also includes equal pay for […]
The Canadian Press TERREBONNE, Que.–A neighbour who rushed to the scene of a deadly fire in a Quebec seniors’ residence yesterday said he could hear trapped residents calling out before he turned the corner and saw the building in flames. “There were police officers running, firefighters, too. The house was […]
Staff The Fort Frances Lakers would like to sell beer next season. Town council will receive a letter from head coach and general manager Wayne Strachan at its regular meeting tonight seeking permission to sell beer at its games. “The request is based on the premise that the Lakers are […]
From the MNRF The forest fire hazard is “high” in the western and northern sectors of the Northwest Region, where a rash of new fires were reported since Friday. Kenora Fire #20, reported Saturday afternoon and located on the Aulneau Peninsula, reached 0.5 hectares in size before being declared “out.” […]
The Canadian PressBill Graveland CALGARY–Canada’s minister of Indigenous Affairs says she understands some families of missing and murdered aboriginal women still are frustrated about the pace of a national inquiry. But Carolyn Bennett promises the government won’t let them down. “We need to keep going–the families are counting on us,” […]
The Associated PressGary B. Graves SPARTA, Ky.–Martin Truex Jr. boldly declared his Toyota the best car he had ever raced–and several statistics make it hard to dispute him. There also was plenty of visual evidence of how close to perfect his Saturday night went. Truex was dominant throughout and had […]
The Canadian PressDhiren Mahiban TORONTO–Following one of the worst losses in franchise history, J.A. Happ admitted the hole the Toronto Blue Jays have dug themselves prior to the all-star break will make it tough to get into the post-season. Carlos Correa hit a pair of home runs and drove in […]
The Associated PressJohn Raby WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va.–A strong finish in the U.S. Open last month helped prepare Xander Schauffele for the nerve-racking grind of chasing a title on the PGA Tour. The rookie made a three-foot birdie putt on the final hole yesterday to win The Greenbrier Classic by […]
The Associated Press LONDON–Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams won while top-ranked Angelique Kerber lost. Williams, who last won the title at the All England Club in 2008, advanced to the Wimbledon quarter-finals by beating 19-year-old Ana Konjuh 6-3, 6-2 earlier today. Williams is playing at the grass-court major for the […]
