The Canadian Press PARIS–Fifth-seeded Milos Raonic is safely through to the second round of the French Open after sweeping past Steve Darcis of Belgium in straight sets. The Canadian took just 92 minutes to beat the 38th-ranked Darcis 6-3, 6-4, 6-2–taking the final game to love. In women’s action, Montreal’s […]
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The Canadian PressJonas Siegel PITTSBURGH–Above all else, the Pittsburgh Penguins are in the Stanley Cup final chasing history because of two long-time organizational pillars: Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Crosby and Malkin helped the Penguins climb from the depths of the NHL to the pursuit of a third title in […]
The Associated Press FORT WORTH, Tex.–Kevin Kisner birdied the first three holes on the back nine to take the lead and held on to win at Colonial despite a Sunday charge by defending champ Jordan Spieth. Kisner shot a four-under 66 to finish at 10-under 270, including a clutch par […]
The Canadian PressNick Patch TORONTO–A solid start from Texas right-hander Andrew Cashner brought an end to the suddenly surging Toronto Blue Jays’ season-high five-game winning streak. Cashner (2-4) allowed one run and just five hits over seven innings to help the Rangers (25-26) avoid a sweep with a 3-1 win […]
The Associated PressJenna Fryer INDIANAPOLIS–At the end of 500 miles around Indianapolis Motor Speedway, it was a former Formula One driver who took the checkered flag. He even drove for Andretti Autosport. It just wasn’t Fernando Alonso. Takuma Sato became the first Japanese winner of the Indianapolis 500 yesterday when […]
Joey Payeur Oliver Gibbons of Morson showed off the biggest fish caught in this year’s Emo Walleye Classic–a 7.22-pounder that nailed down the victory for him and partner Les Morrison of Baudette on Saturday at the Emo-La Vallee Arena.
Duane Hicks With dark clouds looming, participants got their paws moving to start the 12th-annual “Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides” at the Sorting Gap Marina here yesterday afternoon. Organized by the Fort Frances Voyageur Lions Club, the event raised $1,000 for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides training […]
Duane Hicks In recognition of her 15 years of service with the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #29, Alfreda Easton, left, received a pin from Colleen Moran, program lead with the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat of the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, during the 2017 Ontario Volunteer Service Awards ceremony […]
Kiera Kowalski The “Friends of the Library” held a bustling book sale Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Fort Frances Public Library, which drew a large number of people like Bob Allcorn in search of a good read. All proceeds will go to programs the library puts on.
The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup OTTAWA–Two new candidates in the NDP leadership race wasted no time going toe-to-toe in their first appearance together yesterday at a leadership debate in Sudbury, Ont. Pat Stogran, who acquired a reputation for being outspoken as the former federal veterans ombudsman, challenged Ontario politician Jagmeet Singh […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA–New Conservative leader Andrew Scheer is basking in a hero’s welcome on Parliament Hill. The Saskatchewan member of Parliament was feted by his fellow MPs and leadership rivals alike as he arrived this morning to address the Tory caucus for the first time at the helm of […]
The Canadian PressJoanna Smith VATICAN CITY–Canadians want to press ahead with reconciliation in the wake of the residential school era, Justin Trudeau said today as he described his efforts to encourage Pope Francis to apologize for the Catholic Church’s role in the tragedy. The pontiff, who pointed out that he […]
