Joey Payeur Hailey Clendenning was on a mission of motion as she sped her way through the RISE skill testing program held yesterday at the Ice for Kids Arena. The program, which was put on by former Borderland Thunder defenceman Kyle Prystupa with assistance from former NHLer Andrew Murray, made […]
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Heather Latter International historical artist Brian Romagnoli was busy touching up the heritage mural dubbed “E.W.Backus & Company” on the west side of the CIBC building yesterday. Romagnoli, who was hired by “The Shops on Scott” to do the job, will spend about three weeks in town sprucing up the […]
The Canadian Press WINNIPEG—A dog blinded after a child in a northern Manitoba community rubbed hair dye in its eyes has a new lease on life. In February, Percy was flown south to Winnipeg after a neighbour noticed the one-year-old Jack Russell terrier-Chihuahua cross had been in extreme pain for […]
The Associated Press AURORA, Ill.—The police department in an Illinois city is going to compile a “habitual drunkard” list to help fight public intoxication. Aurora Police Department Sgt. Tom McNamara said the list will have “certain clientele” whom police and fire departments see regularly. The (Aurora) Beacon-News reported that includes […]
The Canadian Press SIMCOE, Ont.—Police in Simcoe, Ont., are looking for a thief with an apparent appetite for other people’s shoes. Norfolk OPP say a passenger was in a vehicle in the drive-thru lane at a McDonald’s restaurant early yesterday with their feet dangling out the side window. A young […]
Duane Hicks Bay City Contractors Inc. continues to work on reconstructing King’s Highway, and will be starting the second phase of work—from Webster Avenue to Wright Avenue—on Monday. Additional stops signs were put up on Wright and Holmes Avenues today in anticipation of changes to the detour around the highway […]
The Associated PressSandy Cohen BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.—With hit shows like “Empire,” “black-ish“ and “How to Get Away With Murder,“ diversity is the new normal in TV. That was the message at a pre-Emmy party celebrating the industry’s diverse talent on both sides of the camera. “Diversity no longer means niche,” […]
The Associated PressStephen Hawkins ARLINGTON, Texas—Jose Bautista charged hard and reached down. Toronto’s right fielder quickly realized that the ball went under his glove and was rolling toward the warning track. Bautista’s error in the seventh inning led to three Texas runs, as Delino DeShields kept running all the way […]
The Canadian PressLauren La Rose TORONTO—With the release of every new track, magazine cover and Instagram post, Beyonce’s every move sparks endless chatter on social media. Soon they’ll also be discussed in some Canadian classrooms. The University of Victoria and the University of Waterloo have dedicated courses to exploring the […]
The Associated PressJose M. Romero PHOENIX—Brandon Moss hit his first home run with St. Louis and Tony Cruz hit his first of the season, leading the Cardinals to a 5-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks last night to complete a four-game sweep. It was the Cardinals’ fifth straight win overall […]
The Canadian PressCarol Phillips HAMILTON, Ont.—The Montreal Alouettes defence has sent a message. “I think we’re the best defence in the league,” said cornerback Jonathan Hefney after Montreal beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 26-23 last night—handing them their first-ever loss at Tim Hortons Field. The Alouettes defence recorded six sacks, one […]
By Claire Galofaro And Adam Beam THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MOREHEAD, Ky. — A familiar scene repeated itself at a rural Kentucky courthouse Thursday morning: an engaged gay couple marched into the clerk’s office, asked for a marriage license and insisted that the latest in a string of court orders proves […]
