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A look at some of the victims of the Iran plane crash who had roots in Canada
Dozens of people with ties to Canada were among the 176 who were killed when Ukraine International Airlines Flight PS752 crashed after takeoff near Tehran, Iran. Prime Minister Justin Trudea...
Jan 12, 2020

After five seasons with Toronto FC, Jay Chapman looks forward to life in Miami
Midfielder Jay Chapman is among familiar faces with Canada in camp in California. But a new MLS adventure looms for the 26-year-old with expansion Inter Miami CF after five seasons playing in his...
Jan 12, 2020

'Write Your Own Story': MUCC to host 2021 Student Leadership Conference
The provincial Student Leadership Conference (SLC) will soon return to Melfort for the first time in 25 years.Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate (MUCC) will host the event from Sept. 15 to 17, ...
Jan 12, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Patriots star Edelman arrested for vandalism in California
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - New England Patriots star Julian Edelman was arrested in Southern California on suspicion of misdemeanour vandalism after jumping on the hood of someone's car, authorities said...
Jan 12, 2020

Iran crash and missile claims put Ukraine president in bind
MOSCOW - As allegations swirl and denials clash over what caused the fatal crash of a Ukrainian airliner in Iran this week, Ukraine's president is caught in the middle. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy o...
Jan 12, 2020

Pelosi to send impeachment to Senate for historic trial
WASHINGTON - Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House will take steps next week to transmit the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, ending a three-week standoff but confronting the Sena...
Jan 12, 2020

Saturday's Scoreboard
Here are the results from Saturday...WHLKamloops 7, Kelowna 2Lethbridge 7, Swift Current 2Medicine Hat 7, Moose Jaw 5Edmonton 3, Prince Albert 2 (SO)Prince George 4, Saskatoon 1Seattle 4, Everett 3Tri...
Jan 12, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff).

Pompeo, Mnuchin defend sanctions strategy in Iran as they detail latest measures
WASHINGTON - The United States launched an economic counterattack Friday in its high-stakes standoff with Iran - a modest response likely owing to the lack of American casualties in Iranian ...
Jan 12, 2020

Conservative leadership race to officially begin Monday as rules set
OTTAWA - The race for leadership of the federal Conservatives begins officially on Monday. The party released the rules for the contest late Saturday, and candidates have just over two months to pull ...
Jan 12, 2020

Sask. developed app reminds parents of kids left in cars
A Saskatchewan smartphone app is reminding parents a child may still be in their vehicle.It was developed in part by Regina-based pediatrician Dr. James Robertson after he heard how many children died...
Jan 12, 2020 Regina based Dr. James Robertson developed the Back Seat Safety App with Narmer Technology. (Google Play Store)