The Canadian PressKristy Kirkup The federal Liberal government has finally launched its long-awaited effort to legalize recreational marijuana, setting in motion a host of sweeping policy changes for public safety and health across Canada. The suite of bills was introduced today in the House of Commons by Justice Minister Jody […]
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The Associated PressMarilynn Marchione Marathons can be risky for hearts, but not necessarily those of the runners. It takes longer for nearby residents to get to a hospital for emergency heart care on the day of a race and they’re less likely to survive, a U.S. study finds. Any event […]
The Associated Press EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — A craving for a McDonald’s cheeseburger apparently prompted an 8-year-old Ohio boy to take his 4-year-old sister for a ride in his dad’s van, which he learned to drive on the internet. East Palestine police Officer Jacob Koehler tells WJW-TV (http://bit.ly/2nFFHMY ) in […]
By Menelaos Hadjicostis The Associated Press NICOSIA, Cyprus — The United Nations has helped put together a compromise formula that could overcome the key obstacle of security which stands in the way of a deal to reunify ethnically divided Cyprus, a U.N. envoy said Thursday. Espen Barth Eide declined to […]
By Marilynn Marchione The Associated Press Marathons can be risky for hearts, but not necessarily those of the runners. It takes longer for nearby residents to get to a hospital for emergency heart care on the day of a race and they’re less likely to survive, a U.S. study finds. […]
By Karen Matthews The Associated Press NEW YORK — The sculptor of Wall Street’s “Charging Bull” statue on Wednesday demanded the removal of the “Fearless Girl” statue that’s faced off against the bull since last month. Arturo Di Modica said his 11-foot-tall bull is supposed to represent “freedom in the […]
Duane Hicks Marina Gerber, left, of The Gideons International in Canada, presented Laura Bailey, outreach worker with the Rainy River District Women’s Shelter of Hope, with Easter baskets full of goodies yesterday at the Northwest Community Legal Clinic here. The baskets, which the local Gideons have been donating to the […]
Submitted Donna, Blair, and Nichole Lowey enjoyed barbecued back ribs and chicken during the “Bear Clan Patrol” fundraiser dinner Saturday evening at Carl’s Eatery here.
Laken Cumming, background, and Benjamin Parks conjured up images of banditos of the deep south as they motored around the rink in a salute of Mexico.
The senior class did its “Riverdance” routine on frozen water while giving a shout-out to the Emerald Isle (Ireland).
Duane Hicks Willy Anderson found a gem of a book at The Bargain Shop’s fundraiser sale Saturday as part of the store’s 10th-annual Easter Seals campaign, which raised about $800. The campaign wraps up this Saturday (April 15), when the local store will run its “spin to win” game in […]
Joey Payeur Samantha Halliday was sheer sophistication as she glided her way through her solo routine saluting India, one of the many locations highlighted during the Border Skating Club’s annual ice show. This year entitled “Vacation Destination,” the ice extravaganza took place Saturday night and agan Sunday afternoon at the […]
