Heather Latter Members of the rehab centre at La Verendrye Hospital, including Nicole Bolen, left, Heidi Loney, Glenna Moran, Deirdre O’Sullivan-Drumbolis, Claire Sobkowicz, and Shawn Holditch, decorated their area and wore purple today in support of the “Shine the Light” campaign organized locally by Riverside Community Counselling Services. While the […]
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The Canadian PressMike Blanchfield OTTAWA—The international datebook dictated that Justin Trudeau’s debut on the world stage would come at the G20 leaders’ summit this weekend in Turkey. But had it been up to him to decide the time and place himself, the prime minister probably could not have picked a […]
The Canadian PressStephanie Levitz OTTAWA—The Liberal cabinet met yesterday to review its plan for the resettlement of Syrian refugees, but offered little public detail—sowing confusion and frustration about what, exactly, is supposed to happen next and how. Neither the prime minister nor the immigration minister initially were clear when asked […]
The Canadian Press MONTREAL—The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it will continue with its Federal Court challenge of Canada Post’s decision to end home mail delivery—even with a new federal government in power. A union spokesman in Quebec said yesterday that while Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged to maintain […]
The Canadian PressDan Ralph TORONTO—Henry Burris is proving age is just a state of mind. The 40-year-old Ottawa Redblacks’ quarterback was named a finalist for the CFL’s outstanding player award yesterday in voting by the Football Reporters of Canada and league head coaches. Calgary Stampeders’ star Bo Levi Mitchell is […]
Heather Latter Avery Sivonen took advantage of the later store hours downtown during “Girls’ Night Out” last night to look at the many Christmas items available at Northwoods Gallery & Gifts. A number of Scott Street businesses participated in the promotion, with stores staying open until 8 p.m. and offering […]
The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS—Stephen Curry dribbled across mid-court in the third quarter and went into a trademark crouch as he started to break down Andre Miller. As Curry rose to take the shot, the 39-year-old Miller somehow got a hand on the ball and jarred it loose. But the reigning […]
The Associated PressBarry Wilner EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J.—Jilted by the Jets, Rex Ryan got even. Thanks to his pride and joy (the defence), Ryan’s return to the Meadowlands was a successful one last night. That defence shut down Ryan’s former team for much of the game, with the Bills scoring on […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—Ontario’s elementary teachers have ratified a new central contract agreement with the provincial government, bringing a formal end to their work-to-rule campaign. Members of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation voted 86 percent in favour of the deal while 98 percent of union locals also voted to accept the […]
The Canadian PressBruce Cheadle OTTAWA—Another piece in Justin Trudeau’s pursuit of a more engaged and aggressive Canadian stance on international climate policy fell into place yesterday, but many more remain a mystery. The prime minister announced he’s invited provincial and territorial leaders to Ottawa to discuss Canada’s climate change plans […]
From the OPP The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as result of her breach of parole. Michelle Stephanie Morris is described as a 33-year-old First Nations’ female, standing 5’6” and weighing 137 pounds, with black […]
Duane Hicks Plans are underway for the third-annual “Festival of Frost,” which will take place in downtown Fort Frances on Saturday, Nov. 28. As such, the Shops on Scott (formerly known as the BIA) is looking for more groups, clubs, and businesses to participate and help make the event bigger […]
