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Pearn out as head coach of Canadian women's hockey team, Ryan takes over
CALGARY - Perry Pearn has been dismissed as head coach of the Canadian women's hockey team, less than three months before the start of the world championship. The 68-year-old from Stettler, Alta., wen...
Jan 09, 2020
AP source: Giants nearing deal with Pats' Judge to be coach
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - New England Patriots assistant Joe Judge probably is going to have to wait another day before finalizing a contract to become the somewhat surprising choice as head coach of th...
Jan 09, 2020
Pelosi's next move on impeachment unclear as Senate waits
WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he has the votes to start President Donald Trump's impeachment trial as soon as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi releases the documents, winn...
Jan 09, 2020
Bank of Canada to seek nominations for who should be on the new $5 bill
VANCOUVER - Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says the central bank is working on plans for a new $5 bill. Speaking in Vancouver, Poloz says the bank will soon be launching public consultations ab...
Jan 09, 2020
Another setback for Daleman, who was diagnosed with pneumonia ahead of nationals
TORONTO - Gabrielle Daleman has lived through seemingly a lifetime of health issues since helping Canada win gold in the team event at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. Now, less than a we...
Jan 09, 2020
Vancouver Whitecaps take Hamilton's Ryan Raposo fourth overall in MLS draft
The Vancouver Whitecaps stayed north of the border in Thursday's MLS SuperDraft, taking Hamilton's Ryan Raposo fourth overall. The 20-year-old is a skilful winger who played No. 10 last season wi...
Jan 09, 2020
Melfort RCMP investigating stolen debit card
Melfort RCMP are asking the public for some assistance in finding the suspect involved in the theft of a debit card.The card was stolen in Melfort between November 13th and 14th. The snapshots of secu...
Jan 09, 2020 Melfort RCMP are investigating a stolen debit card from Melfort in November. (Submitted photo/Melfort RCMP)
Lake Lenore Fish Smoker set for another year
A big tradition in Lake Lenore is back for another year.The annual Fish Smoker takes place on Saturday at the Lake Lenore Hall.The event was started when the Lake Lenore hotel owner began the smoker, ...
Jan 09, 2020 The Lake Lenore Fish Smoker has been a tradition in the village for many years. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Peterborough Petes trade for Akil Thomas just days after world junior heroics
PETERBOROUGH, Ont. - The Canadian junior team's golden goal scorer is the centre piece of a major deal just prior to the Ontario Hockey League trade deadline. The Peterborough Petes have acquired cent...
Jan 09, 2020
Producers, directors guild nominations winnow Oscar field
NEW YORK - An unusually busy day in a truncated awards season for Hollywood left five films - Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood," Sam Mendes' "1917," Martin Scorsese's "The Irishm...
Jan 09, 2020