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Thousands of families on track to miss out on planned bump to child benefit
OTTAWA - Social Development Minister Yves Duclos says more than a fifth of Indigenous families living on reserves are missing out on the federal government's monthly child benefit. He says that c...
May 06, 2019
Pet prep for emergencies
Don't forget about your pets when putting together preparations for any emergency.That's the key message from the province and SPCA on this Emergency Preparedness Week who are working together to prom...
May 06, 2019 Having a 72-hour emergency kit is just as important for that other member of your family, your pet. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
Buy a burger, help a family at McHappy Day
Hungry patrons dropping by McDonald's this week will help lend a hand to families of sick children in Saskatchewan.On May 8, McHappy Day will see $1 from every Big Mac, Happy Meal or hot McCaf beverag...
May 06, 2019 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Thunderchld F.N. says farewell to Toronto visitors with a round dance
Thunderchild First Nation held a round dance on May 3 as part of a farewell to their 21 student visitors from Toronto.Students from James Cardinal McGuigan School spent one week living in Thunderchild...
May 06, 2019 Students from Toronto and members of Thunderchild First Nation join in on a round dance. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Vigneault adds former NHL head coaches Therrien, Yeo to Flyers' staff
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Flyers will have a wealth of head coaching experience on their bench next season, with Mike Yeo and Michel Therrien joining the NHL club as assistants. New Flyers head ...
May 06, 2019
Kawhi Leonard's playoff brilliance brings back Toronto sporting memories
Kawhi Leonard is in the midst of one of the great Toronto playoff performances in recent memory. The Raptors star is averaging 38 points on 62 per cent shooting in an Eastern Conference semifinal tied...
May 06, 2019
Coffee cup in 'Game of Thrones' scene perks up viewers
LOS ANGELES - "Game of Thrones" fans got a taste of the modern world when eagle-eyed viewers spotted a takeout coffee cup on the table during a celebration in which the actors drank from goblets and h...
May 06, 2019
Ice Cube, others mourn director Singleton at private funeral
LOS ANGELES - Family, friends and dignitaries including Ice Cube, Stevie Wonder and Congresswoman Maxine Waters are among those who have mourned director John Singleton at his funeral. Monday's privat...
May 06, 2019
Pompeo says Canadian claim to Northwest Passage is 'illegitimate'
OTTAWA - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is calling Canada's claim over the Northwest Passage "illegitimate" in a major speech that is being criticized for being provocative and inaccura...
May 06, 2019
Sask. government details losses of public money
A pair of six-figure losses highlighted the provincial government's report of fourth-quarter losses of public money.In a media release issued Monday, the government detailed losses that occurred withi...
May 06, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)