By The Culinary Institute Of America It’s summer in the Barbecue Belt of America, where the smell of slow-burning hickory never quite fades. In other regions, wood-smoking is left to the professionals because the technique is thought to be too challenging, time-consuming, and just overall intimidating for the home cook. […]

The Canadian PressDarren Desaulniers OTTAWA–Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ coach Kent Austin didn’t worry about wins or losses last night, which was a good thing. Ray Early kicked a 37-yard field goal with 68 seconds left to give the Ottawa Redblacks a 30-29 win over the Tiger-Cats, who had a nine-point lead with […]

The Associated PressTim Booth SEATTLE–Robinson Cano regularly makes the difficult look routine. So when Seattle’s star and one of the best defensive second basemen in baseball makes two errors on one play, it’s a shocking moment. “I should’ve made that play, I’ve made that play before,” Cano noted. “It’s part […]

The Canadian PressJonas Siegel PITTSBURGH–Only 91 seconds had elapsed in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup final and already Sidney Crosby had accomplished so much. The Penguins’ captain slashed through the Nashville defence on his first shift, drew a penalty, and then set up Justin Schultz for the first goal […]

Press Release The Fort Frances Power Corp. will host an information session regarding the “Save on Energy” programs offered for homes and businesses. It hopes to raise the awareness and profile of the programs within Fort Frances. “Many local businesses and organizations have already taken advantage of the rebates and […]

The Associated PressJill LawlessDanica Kirka LONDON–British Prime Minister Theresa May’s gamble in calling an early election backfired spectacularly as her Conservative Party lost its majority in Parliament, throwing British politics into chaos. The shock result could send Britain’s negotiations to leave the European Union–due to start June 19–into disarray. The […]

The Canadian Press KENORA, Ont.–A Northwestern Ontario MP says a state of emergency has been declared in Eabametoong First Nation following a fire near the community’s water purification plant’s reservoir. Bob Nault, who represents the Kenora area, said the water supply in the First Nation of about 1,000 has been […]

Press Release At its June 6 meeting, the Rainy River District School Board recognized the contributions of two individuals with its Volunteer of the Year award, as well as honoured retirees. Selena Vanasse of Rainy River and Jimmy Warren of Atikokan were recognized for their volunteer service. Vanasse offered her […]

Staff Get your comfy shoes on. The annual “Walk for Alzheimer’s” is slated for tomorrow, offering 2K and 5K walks along the waterfront here. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Sorting Gap Marina, with a warm-up set for 10:45. The walks then will begin at 11 a.m., followed by […]

The Associated PressEric TuckerErica Werner WASHINGTON–U.S. President Donald Trump today broke his silence on Twitter following explosive testimony by fired FBI Director James Comey, declaring “total and complete vindication.” Trump, who had not posted on his Twitter account since Comey accused the administration of spreading “lies,” struck back with an […]

The Canadian Press VICTORIA–A female deer on southern Vancouver Island is expected to be fine after conservation officers removed an arrow from its head. Officers spotted the doe yesterday and tracked it to Maple Bay, north of Victoria, before catching and tranquilizing it. Sgt. Scott Norris with the B.C. Conservation […]

Duane Hicks Jim Hudson, left, chatted with Sight & Sound owner Derek Jackson during the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce’s “Business After Hours” event yesterday evening at the newly-renovated Scott Street business. The Tbaytel mobility dealer has received a makeover both inside and out in preparation for the launch of […]