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Trump, Biden square off, in a way, in dueling town halls
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden squared off, in a way, Thursday night, their scuttled second debate replaced by dueling televised town halls several channels apart. The odd ...
Oct 15, 2020

Park Police officers indicted in shooting of unarmed driver
FAIRFAX, Va. - Two U.S. Park Police officers were indicted Thursday on manslaughter charges in the 2017 shooting death of an unarmed motorist who led officers on a stop-and-go chase after an accident....
Oct 15, 2020

Brendan Gallagher breathing easier after signing contract extension with Canadiens
A thought crossed Brendan Gallagher's mind for the first time this week. The gritty, diminutive Montreal Canadiens winger has made a career out of going to the dirty areas of the ice where hockey can ...
Oct 15, 2020

Potential exposure of COVID-19 in North Battleford
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public of potential exposure to COVID-19 at a number of businesses where a person or persons attended while likely infectious, including one in North...
Oct 15, 2020

Two North Battleford councillors not seeking re-election bid adieu to council
It was a night of goodbyes at North Battleford council's meeting this week - the last regular meeting of the current term.Both councillors Don Buglas who has served for the past 17 years, and Kevin St...
Oct 15, 2020

Marathon committee meetings as Liberals continue filibusters over WE documents
OTTAWA - Two House of Commons committee meetings dragged on for hours Thursday, with no end in sight, as Liberal MPs continued to filibuster opposition efforts to reopen their investigations into the ...
Oct 15, 2020

Northern Ontario would anoint reigning champs for nationals if qualifiers cancelled
Team anointment at the national championships is a distinct possibility for at least one member curling association as it considers options for an uncertain season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The No...
Oct 15, 2020

Premier Moe questioned about suicide prevention, reaction to Durocher during provincial debate
Premier Scott Moe was put on the spot during the provincial leaders debate Wednesday on if he regrets not speaking to Tristen Durocher or taking him to court.The topic of suicide prevention was brough...
Oct 15, 2020

Rugby Canada invites 36 players to November men's camp in Langford, B.C.
Canada rugby coach Kingsley Jones has named a 36-player squad for a three-week camp next month in Langford, B.C. Because of COVID-19 travel restrictions and quarantine requirements, only Canadian-base...
Oct 15, 2020

Toronto cops ID dead man as likely killer of Christine Jessop, 9, in 1984, via DNA
TORONTO - A man who died five years ago was the likely killer of a nine-year-old girl in a 1984 murder that sparked widespread revulsion and led to a notorious wrongful conviction, Toronto police said...
Oct 15, 2020