Tourist Info Centre ready for fishing opener
The Fort Frances Tourist Information Centre is set to open this Friday (May 19)—just in time for the Victoria Day long weekend.
To celebrate, the centre will host an open house on Friday starting at 10:30 a.m.
Visitors are invited to check out what the Tourist Centre has to offer, browse the exhibits and enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack.
Catholic board to make tennis court decision
The Northwest Catholic District School Board will make a decision tonight on approving a donation of $4,400 to the Fort Frances Multi-Use/Tennis Court Committee.
The donation would be in addition to the in-kind use of the land previously committed and be used to support the completion of the multi-use tennis courts.
Human remains found
The Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was dispatched to human remains located in the Eva Lake area near Atikokan.
The Office of the Chief Coroner has been engaged and a forensic anthropologist will be attending to examine the remains.
Looking sharp
The renovations to the exterior of Sight & Sound on Scott Street were completed last week. The exterior and interior renovations are being done by Kyle Glowasky Contracting. They should be complete by the end of May or early June. The makeover is being done in anticipation of the launch of “Tbaytel Fibre” here later this year.
Garden club
Nadine Mutz of the Fort Frances Library Technology Centre explained how the seed library works to Amara and Damitria Cox at the Fort Frances Community Garden Kids' Garden Club kick-off yesterday evening at the Métis Hall. The children were encouraged to borrow seeds from the library, grow them into plants, then donate them back to the library at the end of the season to keep the cycle going.
Puppy saved from near death due to ticks
LUMSDEN, Sask.—It took the tireless work of a veterinarian and a blood donation from her dog to save the life of a puppy facing a tick infestation.
Recently the Regina-area dog rescue CC RezQs brought a puppy—believed to be about 11-weeks-old —into TM Veterinary Clinic in Lumsden, Sask.
NDP to vote against new hydro bill plan
TORONTO—Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath says her party will vote against the Liberal government's plan to lower hydro bills, calling it a ploy to buy votes for the next provincial election.
Under legislation tabled last week, Ontarians will see lowered hydro bills for the next 10 years before paying higher costs for the following 20 years.
Businesses warn against changes to labour laws
TORONTO—A group representing Ontario businesses warned the Liberal government Monday against making major changes to labour laws that could have a negative impact on the province's economic recovery and lead to job cuts.
Anderson loses edge as Pens beat Sens 1-0
PITTSBURGH—Craig Anderson didn't misplay the puck. He didn't underestimate the shot of Pittsburgh Penguins sniper Phil Kessel, either.
There was a much more simple, much more aggravating reason Anderson got beat for the only goal last night in the Ottawa Senators' 1-0 loss in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final at PPG Paints Arena.
Canada clinches first in group
PARIS—A dynamite power play, and a little bit of attitude, got Canada back on the winning track at the world hockey championship.
Colton Parayko scored twice as Canada clinched first place in its preliminary-round group with a 5-0 win over Norway yesterday.
Rubber match: Cavaliers to wear Goodyear logo on jerseys
CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers are teaming up with another Akron icon.
Linked by geography and superstar LeBron James, the defending NBA champions on Monday announced a multiyear sponsorship deal with Goodyear. The Cavs will wear the tire giant’s winged-foot logo on the fronts of their jerseys starting next season. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Surfer worked from bedroom to beat cyberattack
ILFRACOMBE, England — As a vast “ransomware” attack raced from computer to computer, infecting tens of thousands around the world, a young tech expert worked from his bedroom in England to bring the rampage to a halt.
But Marcus Hutchins doesn’t consider himself a hero.
Surfer worked from bedroom to beat cyberattack
ILFRACOMBE, England—As a vast “ransomware” attack raced from computer to computer, infecting tens of thousands around the world, a young tech expert worked from his bedroom in England to bring the rampage to a halt.
But Marcus Hutchins doesn't consider himself a hero.
Fidget spinners, the hit toy that spun out of nowhere
NEW YORK — Stores can’t keep them in stock. Parents are scrambling to find them. And some schools have banned them.
Trump defends sharing ‘terrorism’ facts with Russians
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump defended revealing information to Russian officials, saying in a pair of tweets Tuesday that he shared “facts pertaining to terrorism and airline flight safety” and had “the absolute right” to do so.
Japan’s Princess Mako to get married, report says
TOKYO — Princess Mako, the granddaughter of Japan’s emperor, is getting married to an ocean lover who can ski, play the violin and cook, according to public broadcaster NHK TV.
The Imperial Household Agency declined to confirm the report Tuesday.
Picnic Size Southwestern Zucchini Quiches are a snap to make
You’d think quiche would be a summer picnic staple. In practice, the beloved cheese pies are too darn messy. Cutting one into slices while you’re sitting in the wild or at the beach can be tricky. And if you figure, “Aha! I’ll slice it up ahead of time,” you discover there’s no easy way to transport the individual wedges.