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RCMP gave FBI serial numbers, other details about Meng Wanzhou's phones: defence
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for Huawei Technologies executive Meng Wanzhou says the RCMP illegally passed on serial numbers and other crucial details of her electronic devices to the Federal Bureau of Invest...
Oct 05, 2019
NDP commits to $1.8 billion for clean drinking water for Indigenous communities
GRASSY NARROWS, Ont. - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he would ensure every Indigenous community has clean drinking water, with a $1.8 billion price tag. He says it is a firm commitment to remedy an in...
Oct 05, 2019
City of Melfort, Humboldt Broncos officially unveil new 'mini-rink' at Northern Lights Palace
The City of Melfort along with the Humboldt Broncos officially unveiled the new mini-stick rink at the Northern Lights Palace in Melfort on Friday, Oct. 4.The rink has been operational for a few weeks...
Oct 05, 2019 A handful of local kids, some current Broncos, and Melfort's Mayor were in attendance to officially open the new 'mini-rink'. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
Kubalik eyes dream debut as Blackhawks play Flyers in Prague
PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Czech winger Dominik Kubalik has waited six years for a chance to play in the NHL. He never expected his debut would take place at home. The 24-year-old Kubalik is set to play...
Oct 05, 2019
Yanks’ Paxton to start opener vs Twins, Sabathia off roster
NEW YORK - Canadian James Paxton will start the New York Yankees' AL Division Series opener against the Minnesota Twins on Friday night, and 39-year-old left-hander CC Sabathia will not be included on...
Oct 05, 2019
Roger Taillibert, designer of Montreal's Olympic Stadium, dead at 93
MONTREAL - Roger Taillibert, the architect who designed Montreal's 1976 Olympic Stadium and relentlessly defended it against its critics, has died at the age of 93. The renowned Fr...
Oct 05, 2019
Roger Taillibert, designer of Montreal's Olympic Stadium, dead at 93
MONTREAL - Roger Taillibert, the architect who designed Montreal's 1976 Olympic Stadium and relentlessly defended it against its critics, has died at the age of 93. The renowned Fr...
Oct 05, 2019
Scientist responds to critique of industry ties after publishing study on red meat
HALIFAX - A Canadian researcher who co-led a study that challenges well-worn advice to limit meat consumption has responded to criticisms he should have disclosed past ties to the globa...
Oct 05, 2019 (File photo/The Canadian Press)
Singh fields questions in Saskatoon West town hall
Downtown Saskatoon was flooded with enthusiastic New Democratic Party (NDP) supporters on Friday morning.Party leader Jagmeet Singh took questions at the Saskatoon Francophone Federation's Le Relais C...
Oct 05, 2019 Jagmeet Singh with NDP Supporters at Le Relais rental hall on October 4, 2019 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Youngest of musical Hanson brothers injured in Tulsa crash
TULSA, Okla. - Zac Hanson of the pop music band Hanson is recovering following a motorcycle crash in Oklahoma this week. The 33-year-old Hanson said in posts on Twitter, Facebook and the Tulsa-based b...
Oct 05, 2019