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Percy Schmeiser, Saskatchewan farmer known for fight against Monsanto, dies at 89
Percy Schmeiser, a Saskatchewan farmer who became famous during his legal battle with biotech giant Monsanto, has died. John Schmeiser said his father died quietly Tuesday afternoon at the age of 89.&...
Oct 14, 2020
Iqaluit councillor resigns over social media post about Black Lives Matter
IQALUIT, Nunavut - An Iqaluit city councillor has resigned over comments she made on social media last week about the Black Lives Matter movement. At a meeting Tuesday night, city council unanimously ...
Oct 14, 2020
NITHA announces COVID-19 outbreak at Red Earth Cree Nation
The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the Red Earth Cree Nation.Public health said in a release that individuals that have tested positive were at a wedding ev...
Oct 14, 2020
North East School Division making second call for school board nominations
A second call for nominations is being made by the North East School Division for the upcoming school board election.Nominations for subdivision three that includes Choiceland, White Fox and the rural...
Oct 14, 2020
Montreal Impact designated player Saphir Taider off to Saudi Arabian club on transfer
Montreal Impact midfielder and designated player Saphir Taider has been transferred to Saudi Arabia's Al Ain FC. The 28-year-old Algerian international had four goals and six assists in 11 games for M...
Oct 14, 2020
Winnipeg Jets sign defenceman Nelson Nogier to two-year, two-way contract
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Nelson Nogier on a two-year, two-way contract. The deal carries an average annual value of US$725,000 in the NHL. Nogier, 24, played 58 games for th...
Oct 14, 2020
Province records 25 new cases of COVID-19, nine recoveries
There are 25 new COVID-19 cases and nine recoveries reported in the province today, Oct. 14.The latest numbers brings the total provincial tally to 2,199 cases. The new cases are located in the Far No...
Oct 14, 2020
Canadian wrestler and 2014 Commonwealth Games champion Korey Jarvis retires
GUELPH, Ont. - Canadian wrestler Korey Jarvis, who won a gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, announced his retirement Wednesday. Jarvis, from Elliot Lake, Ont., defeated India's Rajeev Tomar in...
Oct 14, 2020
Percy Schmeiser, Saskatchewan farmer known for fight against Monsanto, dies at 89
Percy Schmeiser, a Saskatchewan farmer who became famous during his legal battle with biotech giant Monsanto, has died. John Schmeiser said his father died quietly Tuesday afternoon at the age of 89.&...
Oct 14, 2020
Founder of the Just for Laughs comedy festival has taken the stand in his rape trial
Gilbert Rozon, the founder of the Just for Laughs comedy festival, has taken the stand to testify at his rape trial.Rozon, 65, is charged with rape and indecent assault for acts allegedly committed in...
Oct 14, 2020