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  • Changes putting squeeze on small-town pharmacies Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:34PM When the Transparent Drug System for Patients Act went into effect in March, 2007, the provincial government hoped it would bring reform to the Ontario Drug Benefit program and deliver savings to taxpayers across the province. But in the almost two years the legislation has been in place, it’s been the independent and small pharmacies across the district that are feeling the financial ...
  • Bristol Bay harvest likely to drop by 4 million sockeye next season Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:23PMState fisheries biologists are forecasting a total run of 33.8 million reds in the 2009 in the famed Bristol Bay sockeye salmon fishery, with a harvest in the bay itself of nearly 24 million reds, compared to nearly 28 million reds netted during the 2008 fishery.
  • Plan for new industry in Everglades Agricultural Area endorsed despite environmental concerns Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:21PMPalm Beach County today set in motion a plan to allow new industry to move into the Everglades Agricultural Area, despite concerns that it could create barriers to environmental restoration.
  • Mangalya Prarambh works well Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:20PMBANGALORE: Mangalya Prarambh, River Island, Desert Rule and Stormy River worked well when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (Dec. 3). Inner sand: 800m: Chilli Chocolate (L. Marshall) 51, 600/39. ...
  • Open for business Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 1:19PMBy editorial Wednesday, 3 December 2008 - 2:18pm. Newly-elected Thunder Bay-Rainy River MP John Rafferty, centre, cut the orange ribbon at the opening of his new constituency office here Saturday.
  • Stripers biting in Rapphannock Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 12:48PMStripers are biting in the Rappahannock River in the area of Towles Point, according to Jerry Thrash of Queens Creek Outfitters, Cobbs Creek. Meanwhile, schooling stripers were hit-or-miss this past week in Fleets Bay above Windmill Bar, at Buoy 59A and along the Cut Channel.
  • Need for new methods to prevent erosion Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 5:09PMTHE authorities have been urged to explore other methods of preventing erosion along the Bagan Lalang coast in Sepang, Selangor, which is being developed as a tourist destination.
  • 2 Mounties injured in Hay River collision Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 4:59PMA head-on collision between a pickup truck and an RCMP vehicle in Hay River, N.W.T., sent two Mounties and their passenger to the hospital on the weekend.
  • DWR Schedules Delta Levee Flood Control Public Workshop Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 4:50PM The Department of Water Resources will conduct a public workshop in Walnut Grove on December 9, 2008, regarding draft Interim Guidelines for Delta Levee Special Flood Control Projects.
  • Local News : Police Beat: November 27, 2008 - Frontiersman Monday, December 1, 2008 @ 3:43PMNov. 21, 2:18 a.m., Parks Hwy. near Nye Ford: Michael W. Finch, 35, Anchorage, driving a black 1996 Chrysler two-door sedan, was allegedly found in possession of drugs and a handgun. Charges: drug misconduct, felon in possession of weapons. Bail: $5,000.
  • Manitowoc boys die after rescue from icy Two Rivers waters Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 10:50AMTWO RIVERS Two Manitowoc brothers among three boys pulled Friday from the East Twin River died hours later at Childrens Hospital in Milwaukee, Manitowoc County Coroner Curtis Green said Saturday. Larry Yang, 12, was pronounced dead at 10:57 p.m. Jimmy Yang, 13, was pronounced dead at 11:34 p.m. The causes of death were drowning and hypothermia, Green said in a news release. The third boy ...
  • ’Tis the season to go tree hunting Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 10:16AMNow that the Thanksgiving feasting is over, a lot of people have started thinking about adding something evergreen to the house.
  • On the run at River Park Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 9:26AMThe Cabrillo boys cross country team knew what it was up against with the top two runners in the Los Padres League running for Morro Bay.
  • Back row steps forward Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 9:23AMIn a match with huge implications in the standings, the Cabrillo Conquistadores came from behind and outlasted the Templeton Eagles 3-1, in an important Los Padres League meeting.
  • Vai Taua shines in Reno Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 9:22AMRENO — Cabrillo High School graduate Vai Taua had another fine game for the University of Nevada last Saturday in the Wolfpack’s 44-17 Western Athletic Conference victory over Utah State.
  • Oatley Bay body in the water at least a week Sunday, November 30, 2008 @ 9:17AMA BODY found wrapped in plastic, wire and an extension cord and floating in the Georges River by two young boys at the weekend could have been there more than a week, police said yesterday.
  • Reclassification is coming Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 7:00PMBy CURTIS ROCKWELLItem Sports EditorPreliminary numbers for purposes of statewide reclassification in the Mississippi High School Activities Association were released Friday.
  • Flatlanders in Idaho skip skiing, go fishing Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 6:26PMNot everyone will buy a lift ticket or trudge to the top of a nearby peak to enjoy winter sports this year. A few hardy outdoors folks will grab the fishing gear and an auger, and head to the lake to ice-fish.
  • Date with a gator still thrills reporter Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 6:17PMThe Shark Valley entrance to Everglades National Park is approximately three hours south of the Tampa Bay Area on the Tamiami Trail. (Jeff Klinkenberg/St. Petersburg Times)
  • Panthers expect to continue winning tradition in boys hockey Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 4:10PMPete Stahnke doesn’t expect the Park Rapids-Menahga boys hockey team to duplicate last year’s success.
  • Groups unite to preserve land Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 3:30PMThe Pee Dee Land Trust, Nature Conservancy and conservation partners have joined to protect more than 640 acres of environmentally and historically significant lands in the Plantersville community in Georgetown County.
  • Power Play impresses Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 2:17PMHyderabad: Power Play, Pythagoras and Ruffiano impressed when the horses were exercised here on Saturday morning (Nov. 29). Monsoon inner grass: 1,000m: Feudal Lords (rb), Bold Brigade (M.Krishna) 1-12, 800/57, ...
  • Hunters Walk one of several developments affecting traffic Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 12:28PMA proposed condominium and office space development near the intersection of Route 1 and Kings Highway would require a change of zoning and could result in a new traffic circle.
  • Eastern Box Turtle Slows Pace Of Development In Mashpee Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:45AMMASHPEE- One day this July Theresa A. McDonald found a turtle on the doorstep of her home on Cranberry Ridge Road. Not an uncommon experience, but Ms. McDonald took a lot of pictures of the little critter, as she and her children often do of the animals, bugs, and other wildlife they come across.
  • Staying afloat during the storm Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 11:26AMLocal bankers admit times are tough and could get tougher. “No one predicted the decline would be so fast and steep,” said Ray Davis, chief executive officer of Oregon-based Umpqua Bank, which has three locations in Vancouver.
  • Set in stone Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 10:17AMThe location Your starting point is the original starting point of the conveyor belt at the Kutras Tract Aggregate Plant “monolith” building at Turtle Bay Exploration Park.
  • Entertainment Calendar: 11/28/2008 Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 9:26AMItems for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least 10-14 business days in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis.
  • Ice fishing action is heating up as ice begins to get thicker Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 9:15AMThe weather for Thanksgiving Day was decent and the thin sheet of ice that is covering our area lakes has brought out the fishermen. There have been quite a few portables on the channel by Frank Hall Park and a lot of fishermen just sitting in the open air.
  • Space shuttle undocks from space station Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 9:04AM(By MARCIA DUNN, AP Aerospace Writer) Space shuttle Endeavour and its crew of seven departed the international space station on Friday, ending a 12-day visit that left the orbiting complex with more modern and deluxe living quarters for bigger crews. Endeavour pulled away as the two spacecraft soared 220 miles above the Pacific, just east of Taiwan. It was a poignant moment for all involved. ...
  • The Ultimate Holiday Directory Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 9:02AM Looking for that perfect gift for the holidays? Check out The Ultimate Holiday Directory where you will find a list of local, Cape Cod businesses.
  • HILTS: Tricky weather leads to inconsistent fishing Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 10:11PMFishing good in lower Niagara River earlier in the week, according to reports.
  • James Moore: The Sheer Joy of Living Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 10:10PMI recall many memories every Thanksgiving. And I think of all those that are yet to be made. But none are possible without my country. My American blessings are uncountable.
  • Friday fishing report Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 9:47PMA look at the area fishing scene
  • Temporary pieces help roster puzzle Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 9:12PM The clock is ticking on Peoria Rivermen winger Josh Soares and center Alex Imbeault, and they know it.
  • Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network awards five grants Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 8:38PMNative spawning areas for fish that have remained compromised since the late 1800s would become available again through a project a local initiative will help fund.
  • Kaituna River and Maketu Estuary – have your say! Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 8:07PMKaituna River and Maketu Estuary – have your say! You are encouraged to have your say on the future vision and sustainable management of the Kaituna River and the Ongatoro/Maketu Estuary.
  • Isolated Indonesia tribe immune to global crisis Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 7:34PMGAJEBOH, Indonesia (Reuters) - High in the lush hills of far western Java, an animist tribe lives a peaceful existence, untouched by the turmoil of the financial crisis.
  • Originality shines Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 2:46PMBANGALORE: Originality, Axiology, Alacrity ad Alcmene shone when the horses were exercised here on Thursday morning (Nov. 27). Inner sand: 800m: Excellent Ability (Shiva Kumar) 50.5, 600/39.5. Strode out well. ...
  • Invest in community health, NTI urges Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 2:29PM"Unwieldy, fragmented and logistically stretched system is not sustainable."
  • Saginaw River To Be Dredged Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 2:05PMProject will help boats navigate the river.
  • Aboriginal women to meet in hopes of preventing violence Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 1:59PMIt’s hoped that upcoming public information sessions will help convert a cycle of violence into one of awareness and education for aboriginal women in the province.
  • Will Quincy get $25 million? Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 1:48PMThe list has been sent: nearly $25 million worth of projects in and around Quincy to help spur the economy.
  • Saginaw River dredging set to start next week Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 1:17PMOfficials say work is set to start next week on a massive dredging project designed to restore good navigation conditions on the silt-impaired Saginaw River.
  • Parks chair promises changes to community services department Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 12:48PMThe chair of the Town of Huntsville’s parks and recreation committee is promising changes in how the community services department operates in the near future.
  • Kid Sports: Hockey Wrapup Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 8:18AMOn Saturday, the Hollis Cavaliers played against Billerica. Both teams went scoreless in the first period and were evenly matched. Early in the second, the Cavs got on the board with a goal from Brendan MacVarish, assisted by Cam Blake and Taylor Farrow. ...
  • GBRA looking to secure water for area Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 8:14AMSEGUIN — The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority is seeking permits for a project to provide up to 30,000 acre-feet of water to support anticipated development along Interstate 35 and State Highway 130 in Guadalupe and Caldwell counties.
  • Sandusky girls job a dream for Venerucci Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 7:20AMSANDUSKY Nic Venerucci has finally reached his goal. The 1996 St. Mary Central Catholic graduate spent six years with boys basketball programs, but that ended when he was named the girls coach at Sandusky High School.
  • Midges bite into Brisbane Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 7:00AMBITING midges, specifically Culicoides ornatus, are making life a misery for thousands of Brisbane residents, from Morningside to Westlake.
  • Great causes, exceptional deals Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 6:50AMIf you can never have enough calendars, the Beaufort County government has a very special photographic collection that also serves to preserve local lands. The $15 calendar, available at a wide variety of county outlets, supports the Beaufort County Rural and Critical Land Preservation Program.
  • Sal Nunziato: Over the River And Through The Hoods: Holidays In NYC Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 12:39AMThere will be 15 of us at dinner for Thanksgiving, though no one from Sheepshead Bay, 1972. And while I look forward to creating new memories, my sentimentality presses hard against my heart.