Michael TuttonThe Canadian Press PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S.—A Canadian paper mill that relies on exports to the United States to maintain more than 330 jobs at its Cape Breton mill says it will fight hard against a decision by the U.S. government to slap large tariffs onto its coated paper products. […]
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Joey Payeur Byron Sharp and his cousin saved all their best fishing for when it mattered most. The Stratton resident and Winnipeg-based relative, Jon O’Connor, set an all-time tournament record with a total haul of 57.04 pounds to cruise to victory on Saturday in the 141-team field at the 2015 […]
Staff Enough with the rehearsals. It’s showtime. The Borderland Soccer League women’s division gets down to playoff business tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the Struchan Gilson Soccer Pitch with a pair of semi-final matchups. It will be a Tyson v. Douglas-type confrontation when the heavily-favoured La Place Rendez-Vous U-18 Voyageurs […]
The Canadian Press VAUGHAN, Ont.—Police have issued a Canada-wide arrest warrant for a 27-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting at a cafe north of Toronto in June. York Regional Police say Jason Hay of Mississauga, Ont., is wanted in connection with the incident at the Moka Expresso […]
From the MNRF There was one new fire confirmed by yesterday afternoon. Kenora District fire #46 was located near Kilvert Lake. It was declared “out” at 0.1 hectares There was one new fire reported on Saturday. Kenora District fire #45 was located near Canoe Lake. It was “out” at 0.3 […]
Staff The town may consider permanent electronic speed signs to remind motorists just how fast they’re going. The local Police Services Board has suggested to council that funds be set aside in its budget annually to purchase permanent speed signs for areas in town with “chronic speeders.” These include Colonization […]
By Jim SalterThe Associated PressJim Suhr By Jim Salter and Jim Suhr THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FERGUSON, Mo.—A man who authorities say opened fire on officers in Ferguson, Missouri, on the anniversary of Michael Brown’s death was critically wounded when the officers shot back, St. Louis County’s police chief said early […]
The Associated PressElliot Spagat SAN DIEGO—As Jason Thrasher lowered his helicopter to a park with seven firefighters aboard, he saw what he thought was another firefighting chopper battling a blaze that was threatening homes. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pilot suddenly identified the object as a four-rotor […]
The Canadian Press HAMILTON, Ont.—The Winnipeg Blue Bombers bring out the best in Emanuel Davis. Davis returned two interceptions for touchdowns yesterday afternoon as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat Winnipeg 38-8 to remain unbeaten at Tim Hortons Field. Davis has returned three interceptions for TDs this season and all have come […]
The Associated PressMike Fitzpatrick NEW YORK—Everyone already knew the Toronto Blue Jays could really hit. Turns out, it was a trio of splendid pitching performances that closed the gap in the AL East. Josh Donaldson and Jose Bautista launched long home runs, and the Blue Jays earned their eighth straight […]
By Anne M. Peterson THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PORTLAND, Ore.—Seventeen-year-old Kristen Gillman has had quite the summer vacation. The Pan American Games in Canada and the Women’s British Open in Scotland were among her stops. This week, Gillman looks to defend her title at the U.S. Women’s Amateur in Portland, Oregon. […]
The Canadian Press SQUAMISH, B.C.—Another television reporter doing a live report received a jarring distraction after a man kissed her on the cheek. CBC reporter Megan Batchelor was covering a music festival in Squamish, B.C., north of Vancouver, on Friday when the incident happened. She was doing a live hit […]
