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Silvernagle declines invitation to Saskatchewan Grand Slam, Dunstone, Muyres accept
The Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling's only Saskatchewan stop of the 2019-20 season won't be featuring any women's teams from the province.The Meridian Canadian Open is scheduled for Jan. 14-19 in Yorkto...
Dec 18, 2019 North Battleford's Team Robyn Silvernagle will not be competing at the Canadian Meridian Open in Yorkton on January 14-19, 2020. (submitted photo/Anil Mungal-Sportsnet)
Quebec to increase minimum wage by 60 cents to $13.10 per hour on May 1, 2020
Quebec's minimum wage will increase by 60 cents to $13.10 per hour on May 1, 2020. Labour Minister Jean Boulet said today the increase will benefit 409,100 workers in the province, including...
Dec 18, 2019
Davies impresses in Bayern win; Gladbach level at top
FREIBURG, Germany - Canadian left back Alphonso Davies provided a highlight-reel assist to help Bayern Munich post a 3-1 win over Freiburg in Bundesliga action Wednesday. Davies set up ...
Dec 18, 2019
Highlights, challenges in North East School Division in 2019 and beyond
We take a look back at 2019 and a look ahead to 2020 and beyond with North East School Division (NESD) Director of Education Don Rempel.Rempel told northeastNOW there were a number of successes in the...
Dec 18, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Wet, cold, and dark: Environment Canada names Top 10 weather events of 2019
Wet. Cold. In the dark. And puzzled.That about sums up how the weather in 2019 left Canadians feeling, says David Phillips, Environment Canada's chief meteorologist."It's almost as if normal doesn't h...
Dec 18, 2019
Coyotes acquire Taylor Hall from Devils for picks, prospects
The Arizona Coyotes are looking to end their lengthy playoff drought by adding a player desperate to get back to the post-season himself. Arizona acquired standout winger Taylor Hall from the New Jers...
Dec 18, 2019
NFL suspends Seahawks WR Josh Gordon indefinitely
RENTON, Wash. - The troubles that have followed Josh Gordon throughout his career continued Monday as the Seahawks wide receiver was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating the league's drug p...
Dec 18, 2019
Review recommends Whitecaps improve communication and handling of complaints
An independent third-party review of the Vancouver Whitecaps stemming from allegations of harassment and bullying in 2008 against a former women's team coach has recommended the club im...
Dec 18, 2019
Ethnic media's approach to election coverage similar to mainstream: analysis
OTTAWA - An analysis of how ethnic media covered the federal election suggests their approach mirrored that of the mainstream press, findings the study's author says highlight a key point about t...
Dec 18, 2019
Arrest in RCMP secrets case touched off a flurry of activity at highest levels
OTTAWA - The head of Canada's spy agency was briefed two dozen times in six weeks this fall about a security lapse at the national police force - an indication of the gravity of the all...
Dec 18, 2019