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Iran: Held US grad student to be exchanged for scientist
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's foreign minister said Saturday a detained Princeton graduate student will be exchanged for an Iranian scientist held by the U.S., marking a potential breakthrough between Tehran ...
Dec 07, 2019
Planes and puppies; Test your fluffy knowledge with In-The-News for Dec. 5
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Dec. 5. What we are watching in...
Dec 07, 2019
'Terrific:' Victims' son pleased high court rejected Travis Vader appeal request
OTTAWA - Bret McCann had planned to stay awake at his home in Australia to find out whether the Supreme Court of Canada would hear an appeal by the man convicted of killing his parents. Instead, he do...
Dec 07, 2019
Liberal throne speech pledges to work with opposition parties, welcome their ideas
OTTAWA - Justin Trudeau ushered in a new era of minority Liberal rule Thursday with a throne speech brimming with humility, goodwill and promises of collaboration with opposition parties whose support...
Dec 07, 2019
B.C. treaty commissioner expects UNDRIP bill to speed treaty talks, more deals
VICTORIA - The often bumpy and slow path toward treaty making in British Columbia has a new tool that can help glide over major obstacles and potentially help produce more than three dozen agreem...
Dec 07, 2019
AP Interview: New Zealand PM aims to limit spread of hate
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand's prime minister said she will do all she can to stop a man accused of killing 51 Muslim worshippers from spreading his message of hate at his trial, while she ho...
Dec 07, 2019
North Stars fall in third straight, 3-2 to Klippers in OT
The Battlefords North Stars fell 3-2 in overtime to the division-rival, Kindersley Klippers Friday night at the Civic Centre. For the Stars, the loss serves as the team's third straight, with each of ...
Dec 06, 2019 The Battlefords North Stars have lost each of their last three games by a 3-2 score, but have picked up at least a single point in two of the three. With the loss, the Stars are now 26-4-2 on the season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Leon Draisaitl, Alex Chiasson score early power-play goals, Oilers beat Kings 2-1
EDMONTON - Leon Draisaitl and Alex Chiasson each had a goal and an assist as the Edmonton Oilers moved back into the top spot in the Pacific Division with a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on F...
Dec 06, 2019
Human remains found near Prince Albert
While conducting a ground search on Wednesday afternoon, members of the RCMP found human remains in a rural area outside of Prince Albert.A forensic autopsy is needed to identify the remains and cause...
Dec 06, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Thompson scores late in 3rd, Canadiens beat Rangers 2-1
NEW YORK - Nate Thompson scored with less than two minutes left in the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Friday night for their second victory in the last eleven...
Dec 06, 2019