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Who's who in Justin Trudeau's cabinet: some new, some old and others in new places
OTTAWA - The returning, changing and new members of Justin Trudeau's cabinet: Chrystia Freeland becomes deputy prime minister and minister of intergovernmental affairs Anita Anand becomes minister of ...
Nov 20, 2019
Capitals’ Hathaway suspended 3 games for spitting
NEW YORK - Washington Capitals forward Garnet Hathaway has been suspended three games for spitting on an opponent. The NHL announced Hathaway's suspension Wednesday after a hearing with him. He will f...
Nov 20, 2019
7-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson to retire after 2020
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Jimmie Johnson is the latest NASCAR superstar to climb out of his car, with the seven-time champion announcing Wednesday that 2020 will be his final season of full-time racing. The w...
Nov 20, 2019
The Johnny McCuaig Band Plays TONIGHT
We work with AMAZING community partners! Thank You to Lakeland Veterinary Services for sponsoring The Johnny McCuaig Band (Arcana Kings) tonight!As a nonprofit, charitable organization, the Dekker Cen...
Nov 20, 2019
Prince Andrew’s efforts to put scandal behind him backfire
LONDON - Prince Andrew's effort to put the Jeffrey Epstein scandal behind him may have instead done him irreparable harm. While aides are trying to put the best face on his widely criticized interview...
Nov 20, 2019
Saskatchewan's oldest person and Melfort resident turns 112
The oldest person in Saskatchewan is now 112.Reita Fennell of Melfort is celebrating yet another birthday today.She is the second oldest person in Canada.Fennell said in her 112 years she has continue...
Nov 20, 2019 Melfort's Reita Fennell turns 112 on Nov. 20. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Convention on the Rights of the Child
Children's rights are human rights for children. The 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child is a treaty that recognizes specific rights for children.This year, UNICEF commemorates the treaty's 30t...
Nov 20, 2019
'Still waiting:' Bombers fan shirks slacks for 18 years waiting for a Grey Cup win
WINNIPEG - A casual bet about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers getting the ultimate Canadian Football League win has left one of their most dedicated fans in shorts for the past 18 years. Chris Matthew has o...
Nov 20, 2019
'Still waiting:' Bombers fan shirks slacks for 18 years waiting for a Grey Cup win
WINNIPEG - A casual bet about the Winnipeg Blue Bombers getting the ultimate Canadian Football League win has left one of their most dedicated fans in shorts for the past 18 years. Chris Matthew has o...
Nov 20, 2019
US angers Palestinians with reversal on Israeli settlements
WASHINGTON - The Trump administration on Monday said it no longer considers Israeli settlements in the West Bank to be a violation of international law, reversing four decades of American policy and f...
Nov 20, 2019