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As they turn 85, Dionne sisters caution about the perils of childhood celebrity
MONTREAL - Annette and Cecile Dionne admit they don't know much about the online world of pint-sized content creators dubbed "kidfluencers." But the sisters, who turn 85 on Tuesday, can tell you a thi...
May 27, 2019
Premier Legault to force the Caisse to purchase REM trains made in Quebec
MONTREAL - Premier Francois Legault says his government will force the Caisse to purchase trains made in Quebec as part of the extension of Montreal's Reseau Express Metropolitain light-rail system. "...
May 27, 2019
A long, twisting path: The Toronto Raptors' road to the NBA Finals
TORONTO - The history of the Toronto Raptors certainly has its fair share of ups, downs and just plain strange moments. Here's a look at the Raptors' winding road to the 2019 NBA Finals: NOV. 4...
May 27, 2019
Tisdale to host seventh annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Northeast Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) is holding their seventh annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on Tuesday, May 28 in Tisdale.It's the first time that Tisdale has hosted the event, and ...
May 27, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Wilson-Raybould, Philpott to announce political futures in ridings
MARKHAM, Ont. - Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott are set to reveal their next moves today. The former Liberal cabinet ministers, both of whom resigned over the SNC-Lavalin controv...
May 27, 2019
Christine Sinclair leads World Cup squad featuring both experience and youth
Canada's 23-player roster for the Women's World Cup is a blend of experience and youth, with a solid defence and heavy reliance on captain Christine Sinclair for scoring. Sinclair, who will equal Kari...
May 27, 2019
Franklin refreshed, re-energized and looking to lead Argonauts after trying 2018
TORONTO - James Franklin went home after last season and looked squarely in the mirror. The Toronto Argonauts quarterback had just endured a miserable 2018 that saw the starting job fall into his lap ...
May 27, 2019
'Aladdin' soars, but 'Booksmart' barely passes at box office
LOS ANGELES - Moviegoers voted with their dollars and chose the familiar over the new this Memorial Day weekend. The Walt Disney Co.'s live-action remake of "Aladdin" crushed the competition at the bo...
May 27, 2019
New poll suggests one-third don't want politicians to wear religious symbols
OTTAWA - While most Canadians firmly back the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and strongly support the idea of diversity, a new poll suggests a third of Canadians would ban their elected...
May 27, 2019
San Jose's Wondolowski scores career goals No. 149 and 150 in win over Toronto
TORONTO - In the leadup to Sunday's game against the San Jose Earthquakes, Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney described in detail how Chris Wondolowski became the MLS goal king. A poacher's finish from...
May 27, 2019