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100-foot wave recorded off the coast of Newfoundland during Dorian
Hurricane Dorian blazed a trail of destruction from the Bahamas to the Maritimes, but it didn't just cause turmoil on land, according to a team at Memorial University who say they recorded a...
Sep 12, 2019

Wakaw woman wins $1 million VLT jackpot at Wakaw Inn
A woman from Wakaw has won almost $1 million after winning the Vault Breaker jackpot at the Wakaw in on Sep. 6.Patti Parenteau won $977,218.80 on the VLT."I always had a feeling I would win this game,...
Sep 12, 2019 A total 4,200 VLT machines are involved across the province in Vault Breaker. (submitted photo/Western Canada Lottery Corporation)

Trump administration drops Obama-era water protection rule
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - The Trump administration on Thursday revoked an Obama-era regulation that shielded many U.S. wetlands and streams from pollution but was opposed by developers and farmers who sa...
Sep 12, 2019

Dorian damage worse than first thought in Nova Scotia's famed Annapolis Valley
HALIFAX - Closer inspections of the ripening apple crop in Nova Scotia's fertile Annapolis Valley have revealed the damage caused by post-tropical storm Dorian was worse than first thought. ...
Sep 12, 2019

The politics of abortion: why the parties are talking about it in the campaign
OTTAWA - The abortion issue has been getting renewed attention ahead of the October election, which could be one way the political conversation in the United States is flowing across the border - some...
Sep 12, 2019

'Alternative measures' pursued in B.C. mayor's sexual assault case: defence
PORT MOODY, B.C. - A sexual assault case involving the mayor of Port Moody, B.C., will return to court on Nov. 13, but the politician's lawyer says "alternative measures" are being pursued t...
Sep 12, 2019

All eyes on Connor McDavid's rehabbed left knee as Edmonton Oilers begin camp
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers opened training camp Thursday with all eyes on, well, Connor McDavid's left knee. The Oilers' star centre has been skating strong and, based on recent pre-camp prac...
Sep 12, 2019

Volunteer group looking to help Nipawin residents with odd jobs next weekend
Residents in the town of Nipawin can get some of their work around the yard and home done by volunteers next weekend.Emmanuel Baptist Church, Nipawin Bible College, and the town are collaborating once...
Sep 12, 2019 Volunteers helped around 25 homes with odd jobs during Nipawin outpour weekend last fall. (Submitted photo/Jason Elford)

Lawyer: John Hinckley interested in music industry job
WASHINGTON - The man who tried to assassinate President Ronald Reagan is interested in getting a job in the music industry, possibly in California, his lawyer said at a court hearing in Washington on ...
Sep 12, 2019

Robin Fraser on a roll as he returns to to BMO Field with the Colorado Rapids
TORONTO - Robin Fraser has done nothing but win since leaving Toronto FC to coach Colorado. The former TFC assistant coach returns Sunday, looking for his fourth straight victory in charge o...
Sep 12, 2019