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Stampeders reflect on slain teammate Mylan Hicks upon killer’s sentencing
CALGARY - On the day the killer of their slain teammate was sentenced, the Calgary Stampeders were thinking about Mylan Hicks and his family. Nelson Lugela was sentenced Wednesday to life in...
Jun 05, 2019
RCMP discover stolen vehicle out of Ontario, charge two
Two people from Ontario were charged after Wynyard RCMP discovered a vehicle stolen out of Ontario.On June 3, RCMP saw two people acting suspiciously at a local gas station, and after running the vehi...
Jun 05, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Apple previews new software as it diversifies beyond iPhones
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Apple, beset by falling iPhone sales, announced upcoming changes to its phone and computer software intended to highlight its increasing emphasis on digital services and to further ...
Jun 05, 2019
Environment groups say oil industry asks will lead to 'climate chaos'
OTTAWA - Several of Canada's leading environment groups say election demands from Canada's oil industry earlier this week are a direct attack on the future health and prosperity of Canadians. The diff...
Jun 05, 2019
Combat boots marking D-Day anniversary end cross-country journey in Halifax
HALIFAX - A pair of combat boots symbolizing the journey taken by Canadian soldiers who fought in the Second World War arrived in Halifax Monday, completing a cross-Canada journey by train that b...
Jun 05, 2019
Mustangs announce trio of trades
The Melfort Mustangs announced a trio of trades as the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) off-season moves along.One of the deals was new trade with the Weyburn Red Wings, while the other two co...
Jun 05, 2019 Jake Misskey was one of the three players traded from the Melfort Mustangs. (Facebook/Broad Leaf Media)
Ottawa's spring floods put last round of repairs to the test
OTTAWA - A new round of repairs is in store for pathways around Parliament Hill, after the second major flood in three years. Water levels on the Ottawa River remain a metre above normal and crews wor...
Jun 05, 2019
Ronaldo rape lawsuit in Vegas moved from Nevada to US court
LAS VEGAS - A lawsuit by a Nevada woman accusing soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo of raping her in 2009 at a Las Vegas Strip resort has been moved from state to federal court in Las Vegas, her lawyer sai...
Jun 05, 2019
Colorado will leave house-sized boulder along highway
DENVER - A boulder the size of a house that tumbled across and gouged a southwestern Colorado state highway last month will stay put. State officials plan to rebuild the highway next to it, saving tax...
Jun 05, 2019
Rory McIlroy impressed with Raptors fans after taking in Game 2 of NBA Finals
ANCASTER, Ont. - The passion of Toronto Raptors fans during the NBA Finals has impressed Rory McIlroy. The No. 4 golfer in the world is playing in the RBC Canadian Open this week at Hamilton Golf and ...
Jun 05, 2019