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Seeing Jupiter has never been so easy as it hasn't been this close to Earth in around 60 years
You have an opportunity to see something that hasn't been seen for decades. "When you go out tonight, probably 30 minutes after sunset, take a look in the eastern sky and look for that brightest star ...
Sep 26, 2022

Humboldt Big Brothers Big Sisters recognize yearly award recipients
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Humboldt recently held its 2022 Big Celebration, recognizing its volunteers, mentors and sponsors.Development Coordinator Jodie Hergott told northeastNOW it was a ni...
Sep 26, 2022

Maine power workers cross border without incident to help in Nova Scotia
OTTAWA - Nova Scotia Power says there were no issues delaying American power crews from crossing the border to help repair the electrical grid from the devastation of hurricane Fiona. On Sunday, the u...
Sep 26, 2022

Jays' Manoah honored for defending Kirk after weight barbs
TORONTO (AP) - Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has been honored with a sportsmanship award for defending teammate Alejandro Kirk after the catcher was criticized online for his weight. Manoah recei...
Sep 26, 2022

Former top civil servant, medical association president appointed as senators
OTTAWA - Ian Shugart, a longtime bureaucrat and the country's top civil servant during the first part of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been tapped for a seat in the Senate. Dr. Gigi Osler, a Winnipeg sur...
Sep 26, 2022

In Port aux Basques, N.L., residents reeling after Fiona destroys dozens of homes
CHANNEL-PORT AUX BASQUES, N.L. - Jocelyn Gillam knows she's lucky to be alive after coming face-to-face with the post-tropical storm that destroyed part of her southwestern Newfoundland town and nearl...
Sep 26, 2022

Canadian Armed Forces spearheads Ottawa's post-Fiona response to Atlantic Canada
OTTAWA - The Canadian military is spearheading federal efforts to support post-Fiona recovery efforts across Atlantic Canada. Here is a look at what Ottawa is doing to help those affected by the hurri...
Sep 26, 2022

Sense of continuity at Raptors media day after a couple seasons rocked by pandemic
TORONTO - At this time last year, Nick Nurse had no idea what kind of team he had or how the season might play out, and the Toronto Raptors coach admitted as much. Gone was longtime leader Kyle Lowry,...
Sep 26, 2022

Riders’ Dolegala charged with impaired driving
Saskatchewan Roughriders third-string quarterback Jake Dolegala has been charged with impaired driving.The CFL's Roughriders issued a statement Monday saying Dolegala had informed them he had been arr...
Sep 26, 2022

Canadian Food Inspection Agency raises alarm as spotted lanternfly pest nears border
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is asking Canadians to keep an eye out for an invasive bug that could spell disaster for the country's wineries and fruit growers. The spotted lanternfly i...
Sep 26, 2022