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PETA takes Toronto to court over removal of anti-Canada Goose ads
Toronto violated an animal welfare organization's right to free expression when a company contracted by the city took down the group's anti-Canada Goose ads, court heard Tuesday. People for ...
Oct 15, 2019
Cody Fajardo looks on the bright side following truck break-in
Cody Fajardo's first Thanksgiving in Regina didn't get off to the best start, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback is trying to find a silver lining.The 27-year-old is in his first season with...
Oct 15, 2019 Cody Fajardo. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Alberta government won't seek meeting with teen enviro-activist Greta Thunberg
EDMONTON - The Alberta government won't seek out a meeting with teen climate activist Greta Thunberg, but Environment Minister Jason Nixon said he hopes the Swedish girl takes time to l...
Oct 15, 2019
Felicity Huffman starts serving prison time in college scam
SAN FRANCISCO - "Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman - aka prisoner No. 77806-112 - reported Tuesday to a federal prison in California to serve a two-week sentence in a college admissions scan...
Oct 15, 2019
Strong off-season has Canada's Moore-Towers and Marinaro feeling optimistic
The Canadian figure skating scene underwent a dramatic change last season after several high-profile athletes left the team. It put a brighter spotlight on many of the skaters who remained, inclu...
Oct 15, 2019
Community mourns teen victim of fatal crash
A special counselling service will be held Tuesday night at the Lake Park Baptist Church, in response to a tragic crash that happened over the weekend in the Rural Municipality of Birch Hills.A 14-yea...
Oct 15, 2019 According to the Birch Hills Fire and Rescue Facebook page, a fatal single vehicle rollover happened early Sunday afternoon on the Coxboy grid, west of New England Road. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Four Green nominees in Quebec made Islamophobic comments, party says
OTTAWA - The Green party says it recently learned of Islamophobic social-media posts by four of its Quebec candidates. The party says the candidates will make a public statement of...
Oct 15, 2019
Chicago Bears put star DT Akiem Hicks on injured reserve
LAKE FOREST, Ill. - The Chicago Bears have put Pro Bowl defensive tackle Akiem Hicks on injured reserve, the latest blow on the injury front for a team trying to keep up in the NFC North. The Universi...
Oct 15, 2019
Stolen firearms and vehicles highlight crime spree in east-central Sask.
Three people have been charged after a string of offences in the Kelvington, Archerwill, and Wadena area.Greenwater RCMP said the three were responsible for break and enters into 10 homes and garages ...
Oct 15, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Melfort Business Revitalization Committee AGM on Wednesday
An important meeting for Melfort's business owners and leaders is being held tomorrow night.The Melfort Business Revitalization Committee is hosting its annual general meeting at the Kerry Vickar Cent...
Oct 15, 2019 The Business Revitalization Committee was initially formed to focus on the downtown core, but that may expand. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)