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Capt. Dick Stevenson, legendary Sourtoe Cocktail founder, dies in Whitehorse
DAWSON CITY, Yukon - The founder of the legendary Sourtoe Cocktail in Dawson City, Yukon, has poured his final glass of the well-known whisky-and-pickled-human-toe drink. Dick Stevenson, the form...
Nov 16, 2019

Habitat for Humanity in Melfort looking for volunteers
The newest Habitat for Humanity build in Melfort continues to move along. The three bedroom, 1,000 sq. ft bungalow is located at 404 Burrows Ave. W. As of now, Project Manager Terry Thurrott said they...
Nov 16, 2019 The Habitat for Humanity project in Melfort is at 404 Burrows Ave. W. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

1.8 million items of garbage strewn over Bay of Fundy bottom, study estimates
HALIFAX - A survey estimates more than 1.8 million pieces of garbage are strewn over the bottom of the Bay of Fundy, prompting concerns about potential harm to marine life. The study published Th...
Nov 16, 2019

Gilles and Poirier earn spot at Grand Prix Final after Rostelecom Cup silver
MOSCOW - Canada's Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier won the silver medal on Saturday in ice dancing to conclude the Rostelecom Cup, the fifth stop on the ISU Grand Prix circuit in figure skating. Combined...
Nov 16, 2019

Safety board confirms lingering design problem behind N.W.T. float-plane crash
EDMONTON - The Transportation Safety Board says a design problem that has remained unaddressed for decades in a popular small airplane contributed to three deaths in a crash in the Northwest...
Nov 16, 2019

B.C. government moves to tax and restrict vaping products to protect youth
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government introduced a 10-point plan Thursday to protect youth from the health risks of vaping that includes cutting nicotine content in vapour pods, restric...
Nov 16, 2019

North American trade pact could be passed before year's end, Pelosi says
WASHINGTON - The most powerful Democrat in the United States Congress says she believes lawmakers on Capitol Hill could vote on the new North American free-trade agreement before the end of ...
Nov 16, 2019

Trojans hoping for a sweep during first annual mother’s road trip
The Tisdale Trojans will have up to 19 extra fans during their weekend road trip in North Battleford.It's the Trojans' first annual mother's road trip, where the Trojans' mothers will sit in the bleac...
Nov 16, 2019 Tisdale Trojans defenceman Jeremy Hancock with his mother Tracie after his team's Western Regional championship win in April 2019. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Suspect arrested after documents stolen from Quebec immigration minister's car
QUEBEC - After a difficult few weeks that saw him forced to publicly apologize for his ill-fated immigration reforms, Quebec's immigration minister has had documents stolen from his government vehicle...
Nov 16, 2019

B.C. Chief Ed John faces historic sex charges: prosecution service
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia Indigenous leader and outspoken advocate for children is facing sex-related charges dating back more than 40 years. The B.C. Prosecution Service says Ed John, a former&n...
Nov 16, 2019