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Matthews scores twice, Tavares named Leafs captain as Toronto downs Ottawa 5-3
TORONTO - John Tavares started the night by stepping in front of an adoring crowd with a white 'C' - possibly the most talked about piece of fabric in hockey - stitched t...
Oct 04, 2019
Mitch Marner scores twice, Maple Leafs beat Blue Jackets 4-1
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Mitch Marner scored twice and added an assist, Frederik Andersen made 28 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Friday night. Auston Matthews had a go...
Oct 04, 2019
In debate, Bloc leader says only his party represents the Quebec nation
MONTREAL - Whether it was on abortion, religion, or health care, Bloc Quebecois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet hammered home a single message Wednesday night: the only party in which Que...
Oct 04, 2019
‘I want to be No. 1’: Hughes climbing all-time sacks list
Charleston Hughes finds himself at No. 8 on the all-time CFL sacks list, but he's not satisfied with his current position."It feels good to be top 10, but when it's all said and done, I want to be No....
Oct 04, 2019 Charleston Hughes. (submitted photo/Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Crowns initiate contingency plans for Unifor strike
The heads of Crown corporations hit by strikes Friday morning are confident in their contingency plans to maintain a level of essential services.That said, they admitted that customers can expect issu...
Oct 04, 2019 The CEOs of Saskatchewan Crown Corporations affected by the strike speak to media about their contingency plans (L to R, Doug Matthies with SaskWater, Susan Ross with the Water Security Agency, Mike Marsh with SaskPower, Ken From with SaskEnergy, Doug Burnett with SaskTel, Blair Swystun with Crown Investments Corp). Oct. 4, 2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Foltynewicz, Duvall lead Braves to 3-0 win over Cardinals
ATLANTA - Adding another chapter to his remarkable turnaround season, Mike Foltynewicz threw seven crisp innings before pinch-hitter Adam Duvall hit a two-run homer that carried the Atlanta Braves to ...
Oct 04, 2019
John Tavares named captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs
TORONTO - John Tavares said recently when he used to dream about playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs there wasn't a 'C' on his jersey. Just being on the ice in blue and white was enough. Now the ...
Oct 04, 2019
Contacts’ young phenoms stun Trojans late
The Tisdale Trojans' home match-up against the Saskatoon Contacts garnered some extra attention.On Wednesday, Oct. 2, two of Saskatchewan's brightest prospects - forwards Riley Heidt and Brayden Yager...
Oct 04, 2019 The Saskatoon Contacts' bench (orange) erupts following the go ahead goal by 14-year-old Riley Heidt. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
TJ's Pizza in Melfort celebrates 10 years
It all began by accident.TJ's Pizza in Melfort is celebrating their 10th anniversary this month, but owners Lloyd and Tara Muntain hadn't planned on getting into the pizza game originally.The store lo...
Oct 04, 2019 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Study shows water bills becoming unaffordable for low-income households in North Battleford, other Sask. cities
A study by a University of Regina professor shows water bills for low-income households in several Saskatchewan cities are becoming increasingly unaffordable.The report by Jim Warren, an assistant pro...
Oct 04, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)