The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says her party will vote against the Liberal government’s plan to lower hydro bills, calling it a ploy to buy votes for the next provincial election. Under legislation tabled last week, Ontarians will see lowered hydro bills for the next 10 years […]
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The Canadian PressJessica Smith Cross TORONTO–A group representing Ontario businesses warned the Liberal government Monday against making major changes to labour laws that could have a negative impact on the province’s economic recovery and lead to job cuts. In a letter to Premier Kathleen Wynne, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce […]
The Canadian PressLauren Golosky, CJME LUMSDEN, Sask.–It took the tireless work of a veterinarian and a blood donation from her dog to save the life of a puppy facing a tick infestation. Recently the Regina-area dog rescue CC RezQs brought a puppy–believed to be about 11-weeks-old –into TM Veterinary Clinic […]
The Canadian PressCarol Schram PARIS–A dynamite power play, and a little bit of attitude, got Canada back on the winning track at the world hockey championship. Colton Parayko scored twice as Canada clinched first place in its preliminary-round group with a 5-0 win over Norway yesterday. Both of Parayko’s goals […]
The Canadian PressShelly Anderson PITTSBURGH–Craig Anderson didn’t misplay the puck. He didn’t underestimate the shot of Pittsburgh Penguins sniper Phil Kessel, either. There was a much more simple, much more aggravating reason Anderson got beat for the only goal last night in the Ottawa Senators’ 1-0 loss in Game 2 […]
The Associated PressDanica Kirka ILFRACOMBE, England–As a vast “ransomware” attack raced from computer to computer, infecting tens of thousands around the world, a young tech expert worked from his bedroom in England to bring the rampage to a halt. But Marcus Hutchins doesn’t consider himself a hero. The 22-year-old credited […]
Staff The Fort Frances Tourist Information Centre is set to open this Friday (May 19)–just in time for the Victoria Day long weekend. To celebrate, the centre will host an open house on Friday starting at 10:30 a.m. Visitors are invited to check out what the Tourist Centre has to […]
By Danica Kirka The Associated Press ILFRACOMBE, England — As a vast “ransomware” attack raced from computer to computer, infecting tens of thousands around the world, a young tech expert worked from his bedroom in England to bring the rampage to a halt. But Marcus Hutchins doesn’t consider himself a […]
By Deb Riechmann The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump defended revealing information to Russian officials, saying in a pair of tweets Tuesday that he shared “facts pertaining to terrorism and airline flight safety” and had “the absolute right” to do so. Trump was responding to reports Monday that […]
By Sara Moulton The Associated Press You’d think quiche would be a summer picnic staple. In practice, the beloved cheese pies are too darn messy. Cutting one into slices while you’re sitting in the wild or at the beach can be tricky. And if you figure, “Aha! I’ll slice it […]
By Tom Withers The Associated Press CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers are teaming up with another Akron icon. Linked by geography and superstar LeBron James, the defending NBA champions on Monday announced a multiyear sponsorship deal with Goodyear. The Cavs will wear the tire giant’s winged-foot logo on the fronts of […]
By Joseph Pisani The Associated Press NEW YORK — Stores can’t keep them in stock. Parents are scrambling to find them. And some schools have banned them. The mania for fidget spinners ‚Äî the 3-inch twirling gadgets taking over classrooms and cubicles ‚Äî is unlike many other toy crazes. They’re […]
