The Canadian PressKeith Leslie TORONTO—Thousands of Ontarians who bought used cars in May are being notified that they failed to pay the appropriate sales tax due to an “unfortunate” mistake the government is blaming on a private contractor. The Ministry of Finance is sending letters to 6,500 people who will […]
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Staff Consultant Ferg Devins of The Devins Network Inc. spoke about the importance of using social media, and provided other marketing advice, during a seminar Tuesday evening at the Copper River Inn here. More than two dozen participants attended the two-hour seminar, which was sponsored by the Rainy River Future […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—Hudson’s Bay said Tuesday it is laying off 265 head office employees in an effort to reduce expenses. Spokeswoman Tiffany Bourre said the cuts will affect a variety of jobs, but mainly will at its Toronto and New York corporate offices. Bourre said most of the layoffs […]
The Associated Press SEATTLE—Thanks to a late rally and help from others, the Houston Astros will go into their final series knowing three more wins will have them playing baseball beyond the final day of the regular season. A day after being passed in the race for the second AL […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA— Henry Burris says awards are nice but something to think about after the season. The 40-year-old quarterback was named the CFL’s top player of September yesterday. But while Burris appreciated the honour, he says he’ll be a lot happier if his Redblacks (7-5) can beat the […]
Staff Dr. Kiti Freier Randall spoke to a large group at La Place Rendez-Vous this morning about “Risk and Resiliency: Changing Trajectories of High Risk Children and Families through Prevention, Intervention and Systems Change.” Presented by the Rainy River District Substance Abuse Prevention Team, Rainy River District Best Start Network, […]
The Associated Press PHILADELPHIA—Yoenis Cespedes and the N.Y. Mets felt they’d caught a lucky break—no broken bones for the slugger. Cespedes wound up with bruises on two fingers of his left hand after he was hit by a pitch last night in a testy 7-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. […]
The Canadian Press OTTAWA—Panda bears and Joe Oliver—two things rarely seen thus far on the 2015 campaign trail—made unexpected appearances yesterday that left political observers scratching their heads. The finance minister surfaced in his hotly-contested Toronto riding of Eglinton-Lawrence to crow about the latest GDP numbers: a paltry 0.3 percent […]
Press Release This Sunday afternoon (Oct. 4), “Life Chains” again will occupy sidewalks in Canada and the U.S. There we will silently pray and witness on behalf of voiceless fellow citizens such as unborn babies, vulnerable seniors, and physically- or mentally-challenged people. Each participant will hold a “life” message sign, […]
Press Release As announced earlier this year, Ontario raised the general minimum wage from $11 to $11.25 per hour effective today (Oct. 1). The increase is a result of recent changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and a recommendation from the Minimum Wage Advisory Panel to tie the annual […]
Staff Town council has amended the town’s traffic control bylaw to allow for new loading zones and remove special parking restrictions. Council approved the following changes at its meeting Monday night: •the addition of a loading zone on the south side of Scott Street, commencing from a point 41 metres […]
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Surrounded by supporters, local Liberal candidate Don Rusnak, centre, cut the ribbon to officially open his Fort Frances campaign office, located at 334 Scott St., on Tuesday afternoon. Voting day is Oct. 19.
