The Associated Press STORRS, Conn.—A food truck at the University of Connecticut is serving up roasted crickets. The Daily Campus reports the university’s dining services are advertising the insects as organic, not genetically-modified, and Earth-friendly. The crickets are high in protein and low in fat. They’re also a source of […]
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The Canadian Press OTTAWA—The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is sending an urgent message to federal political parties to address housing for seniors in this fall’s election campaign as Canada approaches “a perfect storm.” In findings released today, the FCM documented slumping incomes among seniors, rising rent costs, and an increasingly […]
The Canadian PressMichael MacDonald INVERNESS, N.S.—A wildly-popular fundraising game that attracted tens of thousands of people to a tiny Cape Breton town in recent weeks came to a climactic end Saturday when a $1.7-million jackpot was awarded to a retired woman and her ailing husband. Donelda MacAskill, from Englishtown, N.S., […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—Ontario will spend $50 million a year to expanding coverage of in-vitro fertilization to help about 4,000 would-be parents grow their families. Health minister Eric Hoskins says anyone with fertility problems, “including non-medical factors” such as same-sex couples and single people, will be able to access one […]
The Canadian PressLori Ewing VANCOUVER—Kyle Lowry slashed through defenders with ease—moving with a fluidity earned over a summer of hard work. The Raptors’ point guard netted 26 points in 21 minutes to lift Toronto to a 93-73 victory over the L.A. Clippers in the team’s NBA pre-season debut, showing off […]
The Associated PressPat Graham DENVER—For all he did right, Adrian Peterson’s main memory from yesterday will be his missed assignment that ended Minnesota’s chance for a comeback victory over Denver. Instead of chipping a blitzing T.J. Ward, Peterson went out for a screen pass. The Broncos safety breezed around the […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG—Manitoba’s conservation minister says the province is working of new zebra mussel laws that will be the toughest in the country. Gord Mackintosh noted a huge infestation has occurred in Lake Winnipeg, along with the Red River. Dean Thorkelsson, manager of Lake Agassi Marine, says zebra mussels […]
Joey Payeur Muskie quarterback Brandon Whitecrow (1) had no time to spare to get this pass off with Junell Altasi (20) of the Daniel McIntyre Maroons bearing down on him in the second quarter of Friday’s annual Homecoming game. Fort High went on to a 27-25 victory.
Staff After three quiet games, Nick Minerva decided it was time to make some noise. The defenceman had a goal and two assists—his first three points of the season—to spark the Fort Frances Lakers to a 5-2 victory over the visiting Minnesota Iron Rangers on Saturday night. Minerva, who tied […]
Duane Hicks Bill Michl, Governor of Lions International District 5M-10, tested his skill at “Tic-Tac-Throw” as volunteer Michelle Beck looked on during the Riverside Foundation Special Events Committee’s 17th-annual fundraiser dinner, “Under the Big Top,” on Saturday night at the Copper River Inn. The fun event, which featured a circus/carnival […]
Joey Payeur That familiar Homecoming feeling—the one followed soon after by another spirit-crushing loss—was coming on strong. Then the Muskies brought the home crowd to its feet with a drive that may be looked back on as a key moment in the team’s season. Brandon Whitecrow hit Cole Kowalski with […]
The Canadian PressStephen Whyno ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Smiling Texan John Gibbons doesn’t mind going back home for the first round of the playoffs. His Toronto Blue Jays are feeling good about it, too. The Jays finished the regular season at 93-69 and will face the Texas Rangers in the American League […]
