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Missing, murdered women inquiry calls for justice system to review policies
OTTAWA - The final report of a national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls is calling for broad and widespread changes to the way the justice system handles cases, ...
Jun 03, 2019

Town of Nipawin releases 2019 Municipal Property Tax Rates
The Town of Nipawin has officially announced how the 2.4 per cent tax increase for this year will be spread out through the Municipal Property Tax rates.The increase of 2.4 per cent is fairly average,...
Jun 03, 2019 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Former Ryerson head coach Roy Rana accepts job with NBA's Kings
TORONTO - Roy Rana is leaving his position as head coach of the Ryerson Rams men's basketball team to join the Sacramento Kings coaching staff. The Rams confirmed in a release Monday that Rana accepte...
Jun 03, 2019

Raptors have proven in previous 3 series that they can overcome adversity
TORONTO - Ever since Kawhi Leonard's two free throws in the dying seconds clinched Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals, and a delighted Kyle Lowry celebrated with childlike exuberance in...
Jun 03, 2019

'This road is just the beginning:' Isolated First Nation celebrates Freedom Road
SHOAL LAKE, Ont. - For the first time in his life, Chief Erwin Redsky won't have to fight for each small stone that lies along the 24-kilometre road that connects his First Nation to the out...
Jun 03, 2019

CFL commissioner says he wants to find the right owner for the Alouettes
MONTREAL - The CFL wants the best buyer possible for the Alouettes and Montreal, and commissioner Randy Ambrosie said Monday they won't be rushed into making a decision on the club. The league's ...
Jun 03, 2019

Numerous road closures in Melfort; detours in place
Road work around Melfort continues this week which includes many road closures in the city.Crews have begun patching patching the portion of Saskatchewan Drive where excavating took place last week fo...
Jun 03, 2019 Numerous roads closed around Melfort. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW)

What, them worry? Warriors confident despite NBA Finals hole
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors are rugged and relentless, capable of punishing teams in transition any time they make a mistake. The Golden State Warriors felt like they were seeing a version of themse...
Jun 03, 2019

David Lynch, Wes Studi among honorary Oscar recipients
LOS ANGELES - The first Oscar winners of the season are already here. Groundbreaking filmmaker David Lynch, Cherokee-American actor Wes Studi director Lina Wertmller and actress Geena Davis will all b...
Jun 03, 2019

Northern Alberta residents start returning home after two-week evacuation due to fire
Some residents in northern Alberta have started to return home after being forced by wildfires to leave their communities two weeks ago. An evacuation order was lifted this morning for resid...
Jun 03, 2019