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The latest on protests across Canada in support of anti-pipeline demonstrators
Here is the latest news on protests across Canada over a natural gas pipeline project in British Columbia: The Conservatives have put a motion of no-confidence in the government on the House of...
Feb 19, 2020

Oilers recall top prospect defenceman Evan Bouchard from Bakersfield
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have called up defenceman Evan Bouchard from the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors and have placed defenceman Oscar Klefbom on injured reserve. The Oiler...
Feb 19, 2020

Chiefs say RCMP and pipeline firm must leave before they meet with government
VANCOUVER - A Wet'suwet'en hereditary chief says the chiefs won't meet with the federal government over their opposition to a natural gas pipeline until both the RCMP and Coastal GasLink leave their t...
Feb 19, 2020

Quebec, Cree leaders sign deal as other Indigenous groups protest across Canada
MONTREAL - As Indigenous-led, anti-pipeline protests have shut down rail service across much of the country, Quebec and Cree leaders announced Monday the first steps of a wide-ranging 30-year pla...
Feb 19, 2020

Ryan Newman released from hospital after Daytona 500 crash
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Ryan Newman was released from a Florida hospital on Wednesday, two days after his frightening crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500. Roush Fenway Racing released a photo of Newma...
Feb 19, 2020

Top court decision could help former N.S. Crown lawyer sue premier for libel
HALIFAX - A Supreme Court of Canada decision could affect whether government lawyers can use confidential documents to defend their reputations if political bosses "throw them...
Feb 19, 2020

Melfort Communities in Bloom going national for second year
The cheque has been sent, and it's now official; Communities in Bloom Melfort is competing nationally once again.Last year, the group was able to compete for the first time after winning at the provin...
Feb 19, 2020 Melfort was given five blooms from the judges in last year's national competition. (Facebook/Melfort Communities in Bloom)

Fed’s positive economic view complicated by viral outbreak
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve officials were mostly optimistic about the U.S. and global economies last month, though they noted the risk posed by China's viral outbreak and were ready to keep their be...
Feb 19, 2020

Inquiry report is not an exoneration of Pinehouse Lake leadership: Minister Carr
A formal inquiry report released today in regards to the Northern Village of Pinehouse Lake is not an exoneration of local councillors. That's according to Government Relations Minister Lori Carr, who...
Feb 19, 2020 The report recommends the mayor and deputy-mayor should not be removed from council. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

New faces and perennial contenders highlight Saskatchewan Country Music Award nominations
This year's crop of Saskatchewan country music talent is abundant.Many of this year's nominees for the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards (SCMA's) are country stars making waves in the industry across ...
Feb 19, 2020 Cal Gratton. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)