The Associated Press ATLANTA–John Gibbons thought Marcus Stroman might be the perfect choice to stop the Toronto Blue Jays’ skid after three-straight losses to Atlanta. The manager didn’t expect Stroman to provide such a lift with his bat, though. Stroman threw 5 2/3 strong innings, and hit just the second […]
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The Associated PressTeresa M. Walker NASHVILLE–Corey Perry just keeps finding the net in overtime this post-season, and his third goal in extra time helped the Ducks tie the Western Conference final at 2-2 last night. Perry’s shot deflected in off Nashville defenceman P.K. Subban’s stick 10:25 into overtime as the […]
The Associated Press NEW YORK–A Times Square motorist accused of steering his car onto one of the busiest sidewalks in the U.S. and mowing down pedestrians has been charged with murder and 20 counts of attempted murder, police say. The New York Police Department said 26-year-old Richard Rojas, of the […]
Press Release The Canada Border Services Agency would like to remind travellers to plan ahead for their travel this Victoria Day long weekend. The CBSA is anticipating increased traffic volumes at ports of entry in northern and eastern Ontario. Travellers can beat the border rush by crossing at a non-peak […]
From the OPP Today around 7 a.m., members of the Marathon OPP responded to a vehicle collision on Highway 17 in the Township of Coldwell. A westbound vehicle collided with the rear trailer wheels of an eastbound tractor trailer. Emergency services, including the Marathon Fire Department and Superior North Emergency […]
From the MNRF Two new fires were confirmed in the Northwest Region by late yesterday afternoon. Both blazes, which occurred in Red Lake District, were listed as “not under control” at 0.1 hectares and 0.3 ha, respectively. There are no other active fires in the region. The forest fire hazard […]
Staff The Wolves are howling already. John Desaulniers picked up where he left off at the end of last season–firing a complete game while belting a home run to lead defending champion Sight & Sound to a 14-3 victory over the Couchiching Raiders in Rainy River District Fastball League action […]
Kiera Kowalski Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis and Couns. Ken Perry and John Albanese posed beside the big moose inside the tourism information centre here earlier this morning in celebration of its grand opening for the 2017 season. Other attractions opening in time for the Victoria Day long weekend include […]
Duane Hicks Summer student Cameron Cawston checked over one of the info panels for the new exhibit, “Closing the Distance: 150 Years of ‘Getting from A to B,’” at the Fort Frances Museum. The exhibit, based on research done by museum staff and community volunteers, will take shape more over […]
The Canadian Press SAINT-JEROME, Que.–Quebec provincial police say they’ve arrested a naked, handcuffed fugitive north of Montreal. Anthony Cliche escaped police custody early yesterday morning and ran away while wearing a pair of pants and handcuffs. Police said they don’t know why he was no longer wearing clothes when he […]
The Canadian PressJoan Bryden OTTAWA–Members of Parliament will be burning the midnight oil next month as the Trudeau government rushes to pass a sheaf of bills before the summer break. Government House leader Bardish Chagger served notice yesterday of a motion to extend daily sitting hours for the House of […]
