Gordon Anderson PETERBOROUGH—Fort High played 53 minutes of decent hockey, but it was the other seven minutes that found them wanting. The host Holy Cross Hurricanes scored four goals in that seven-minute span of the second period this morning to hand the Muskies a 7-2 loss in Pool ‘E’ action […]
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Press Release Kenora-Rainy River MPP Sarah Campbell has announced her support for Niki Ashton to be the next leader of the federal NDP. Citing Ashton’s understanding of northern and rural issues, and respect for law-abiding gun owners, Campbell said Ashton clearly was the best person to lead a reinvigorated federal […]
Gordon Anderson Special to the Times PETERBOROUGH—Prior to their opening game this morning, Muskie head coach Shawn Jourdain stood behind the bench and mused about playing a team he’s never seen before and the challenges that can present. While that’s standard operating procedure in a tournament of this format, one […]
Staff The Muskie boys’ hockey team opened the OFSAA ‘A/AA’ championships on a winning note this morning, defeating the St. Martin Mustangs (Mississauga) 4-1. Hunter Leishman, Tyler Mosbeck, Chris Bobczyinski, and Robbie Rea were the goal scorers. Fort High—ranked seventh in the 20-team field—return to action tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. […]
The Canadian Press TORONTO—Higher tobacco taxes, mandatory phys. ed. credits throughout high school, and more health information on menus are a few recommendations in a new report aimed at the Ontario government. The report by Cancer Care Ontario and Public Health Ontario supplies a range of recommendations in the areas […]
VNP In two separate incidents on the weekend, visitors travelling on the ice within Voyageurs National Park narrowly averted tragic results when their four-wheel ATVs broke through the ice. On Friday afternoon near Wolf Island, two visitors from the Lake Kabetogama area were travelling on a four-wheeler east of Wolf […]
Press Release In January, Canada Border Services Agency officers at the Fort Frances port of entry (POE) processed more than 50,800 travellers in 28,950 vehicles, which represents a 6.1 percent increase in travellers and a 6.5 percent increase in vehicles compared to January, 2011. CBSA officers also processed 58 charter […]
Press Release To help build a stronger economy, Ontario will develop its first-ever immigration strategy. A new expert roundtable, led by Julia Deans, will help develop the strategy and examine ways that immigration can best support Ontario’s economic development while helping new Ontarians find jobs. Ontario remains the number-one destination […]
Press Release For Theresa Dupuis, losing her vision was not the news she wanted to hear in her 60th year, but it was the reality that prevented her sisters from going blind. “We would all be blind if I didn’t get my eyes checked,” said Dupuis when referring to two […]
Press Release Ontario is making changes to the way it funds hospitals to ensure families get access to the right health care, at the right time, and in the right place. The new patient-based funding model will see hospitals funded based on how many patients they see, the services they […]
Robin McCormick La Vallee residents have been advised that a fire restriction is in effect in the township until April 1. Absolutely no burning is allowed at this time, which includes incinerators and barrels. • • • Kerry Hyatt recently competed in the Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) development program as […]
Press Release Ontarians have the opportunity to recognize outstanding members of their communities by nominating them for a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. This medal pays special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne, and honours her life-long commitment to her responsibilities, by recognizing those who have made […]
