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Trump-Ukraine whistleblower is part of long tradition
NEW YORK - Erin Brockovich, who has some experience in revealing disturbing secrets, knows what she would say to the government whistleblower at the heart of allegations that President Donald Trump pr...
Oct 01, 2019
Trump, RNC raise $125 million in 3rd quarter
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump's reelection campaign and the Republican National Committee will report raising $125 million over the past three months. The Associated Press has learned that the p...
Oct 01, 2019
Mentally ill killer of five people in Calgary can be eased into community: board
EDMONTON - A review board has ruled that a mentally ill man found not criminally responsible after killing five young people in Calgary can be eased back into the community. With prior approval, ...
Oct 01, 2019
After a summer of change, new-look Maple Leafs eager to get going
TORONTO - Auston Matthews, John Tavares, Mitch Marner, Morgan Rielly and Frederik Andersen remain entrenched at the top of the Toronto Maple Leafs' roster. After that, some fans might need a...
Oct 01, 2019
As third-party group count tops 2015 tally, five highlights of recent spending
OTTAWA - The number of groups registered as third-party advertisers in the federal election campaign has eclipsed 2015's total, as 117 unions, non-profits, industry associations - and even some i...
Oct 01, 2019
Federal judge upholds affirmative action at Harvard
BOSTON - Harvard University does not discriminate against Asian Americans in its admissions process, a federal judge ruled Tuesday in a lawsuit that reignited a national debate over affirmative action...
Oct 01, 2019
Quebec entertainer Eric Salvail ordered to stand trial on sexual assault charge
MONTREAL - A judge has ordered Quebec media star Eric Salvail to stand trial on three charges including sexual assault. The decision was rendered on Tuesday by Quebec court Judge Pierre Labelle follow...
Oct 01, 2019
Federal judge temporarily blocks Georgia abortion law
ATLANTA - A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked Georgia's restrictive new abortion law from taking effect, following the lead of other judges who have blocked similar measures in other states...
Oct 01, 2019
North Stars enter dog pound in search of eighth-straight
The Battlefords North Stars return to action Tuesday night, as the team heads back out onto the road on their way to Yorkton to take on the Yorkton Terriers.With a perfect 7-0 record going into Tuesda...
Oct 01, 2019 Stars' forward Quintin Loon-Stewardson (#22) is coming off Player of the Week honours after posting an unparalleled six goals, nine points over the team’s four games played last week. Loon-Stewardson has amassed eight goals, 12 points in seven games this season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Election signs can be a safety issue for visually impaired in Montreal
MONTREAL - Federal campaigns say they'll strive to do better after an advocacy group for the visually impaired called them out for the danger posed by low-hanging signs in Montreal. In Montreal, ...
Oct 01, 2019