The Canadian PressDarren Haynes CALGARY–Another big night for Sean Monahan’s line has the red-hot Flames one win away from clinching a playoff spot. Monahan scored his team-leading 26th goal and added three assists as Calgary won 4-2 over the floundering Colorado Avalanche last night. “Confidence is big for our club. […]
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Nicholas Donaldson A local resident reported to the Times that someone drove across the soft ground at the Point over the weekend–causing deep tire ruts. A door also apparently was broken off one of the washrooms. He asks that people respect the property because it is taxpayers’ dollars that have […]
Nicholas Donaldson Museum programming and events co-ordinator Lauren Hyatt led youngsters in drama and acting activities during the Fort Frances Public Library’s “Tween Club” yesterday afternoon–a perfect example of the partnering that goes on between the two community services. Warm-up games included introductions with actions, mirroring, and “freeze frame” acting. […]
The Canadian PressRob Drinkwater An airline safety expert says plane crews may be unwittingly compromising flight safety by leaving seatbelt signs on too long. Greg Marshall suggests passengers may not see the need to remain buckled up if the signs remain illuminated during a smooth ride or if no one […]
The Canadian Press ASHCROFT, B.C.–British Columbia’s coroners service suspects carbon monoxide killed a family of four in their home in the province’s Interior. Toxicology tests were underway and the coroners service said it expects the results later this week. The agency did not identify the source of the carbon monoxide […]
The Canadian PressAllison Jones TORONTO–Giving families of children with autism the option of either using government-funded services or receiving direct funding to pay for therapy may be part of Ontario’s new autism program, the minister in charge said yesterday. The Ontario Autism Program is set to start this June and […]
The Canadian PressLee Berthiaume OTTAWA–The Trudeau government still is wrestling with how to tax recreational pot–even as it indicates it’s poised to introduce long-awaited legalization legislation next month in advance of April 20 (the “Weed Day” popularly known as 4/20). Finance minister Bill Morneau said yesterday that the feds “haven’t […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO–Ontario Finance minister Charles Sousa confirmed yesterday he plans to include housing affordability measures in his upcoming budget. Premier Kathleen Wynne has said her government is working on a “comprehensive set of plans,” to deal with rising home prices in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA), […]
The Canadian PressShane Gibson WINNIPEG–Canada’s indigenous affairs minister says Manitoba child welfare should move away from rewarding the apprehension of children to focus more on keeping families together. “If agencies get more money because they’ve apprehended more children, and the money is going to lawyers to apprehend more children, that […]
Staff The SIJHL has released the schedule for the best-of-seven semi-final series between the Fort Frances Lakers and Dryden GM Ice Dogs. The battle begins tomorrow night in Dryden, with Game 2 going there Thursday. The series then switches to Fort Frances, with Game 3 set for Saturday at 7:30 […]
Staff One down and the Fort Frances Canadians already are down one. The Canadians fell 6-1 to the North Bay Trappers yesterday in their first game in the Bantam ‘AAA’ division at the Ontario Hockey Federation Championships in Thunder Bay. North Bay led 2-0 after the first period on tallies […]
Staff Getting married in the next year or so? Then be sure to drop by Northwoods Gallery & Gifts tomorrow from 6-8 p.m. for its 2017 Bridal Show. The annual event is a one-stop shopping experience to meet caterers, photographers, decorators, florists, and retailers who can help you plan for […]
