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RCMP not negligent in death of B.C. teen whose overdose was filmed: watchdog
LANGLEY, B.C. - British Columbia's police watchdog has concluded two Langley RCMP officers were not negligent in their response to a report of a teenage boy who was in distress after consuming a large...
Dec 09, 2019
Local MP applauds as coast guard works to secure derelict ship from N.S. river
BRIDGEWATER, N.S. - The Canadian Coast Guard has secured a listing navy vessel from a Nova Scotia river, in the latest major case to occur in a federal cabinet minister who has champion...
Dec 09, 2019
Feds charge Volkswagen with violating environment law for faking emissions tests
OTTAWA - German auto giant Volkswagen appears ready to strike a plea deal with Canada after being charged Monday for allegedly importing cars into this country that company executives knew violated em...
Dec 09, 2019
Freeland heads to Mexico in effort to finalize new NAFTA revisions
OTTAWA - Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland is to meet American and Mexican officials in Mexico City on Tuesday amid reports a deal to revise the new North American free-trade...
Dec 09, 2019
Train derailment near Guernsey causes oil car fire, closes Highway 16
The RCMP is telling drivers to avoid Highway 16 east of Saskatoon after a train hauling crude oil went off the tracks and caught fire early Monday.CP Rail said the derailment happened west of Guernsey...
Dec 09, 2019 (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Melfort's Christmas Castle returning for a second year
For the second Christmas season in a row, Melfort's Christmas Castle is set to open tonight.The community project was a vision of a local doctor who felt there should be more activity on Main Street o...
Dec 09, 2019 Melfort's Christmas Castle will open to the public tonight. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Those leaving home for the holidays urged to take precautions
People leaving their homes to travel for the holidays are being reminded to take some steps to make sure their home is safe. Rebecca Eckdahl, a broker at Prince Albert Insurance, explained it is impor...
Dec 09, 2019 Homeowners are being reminded to take steps to keep their homes safe this holiday season. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Tracks and Crafts at Greig Lake
Meadow Lake Provincial Park Greig Lake is having Tracks and Crafts event on January 11.The day includes a guided snowshoe hike along with a craft.See the poster for details.
Dec 09, 2019
A chance for Nipawin businesses to learn ways to save money on energy bills
The Nipawin and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special presentation for businesses in the region.The chamber has invited Hudson Energy to do a seminar on Tuesday about how local businesses ...
Dec 09, 2019 Nipawin Chamber Office. (submitted photo/Lisa Suchlandt)
Liberals to release fiscal update before Christmas, Morneau says
OTTAWA - Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the government will provide an update on federal finances before Christmas. Morneau is introducing legislation today to provide a tax break for anyone earni...
Dec 09, 2019