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Powell's 23 help Raptors hold off Thunder 130-121
OKLAHOMA CITY - Norman Powell scored 23 points, and the Toronto Raptors held off a furious rally and beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 130-121 on Wednesday night. Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby each added ...
Jan 15, 2020
Hong Kong leader says special status can endure beyond 2047
Hong Kong's leader Carrie Lam says the ''one country, two systems'' framework under which the city enjoys freedoms unknown in China could continue after 2047 deadline if loyalty to Beijing is upheld. ...
Jan 15, 2020
Philippine volcano trembles more, spews lava half-mile high
TAGAYTAY, Philippines - A volcano near the Philippine capital spewed lava into the sky and trembled constantly Tuesday, possibly portending a bigger and more dangerous eruption, as tens of thousands o...
Jan 15, 2020
Zack Smith scores twice to lead Blackhawks over Canadiens 4-1
MONTREAL - Zack Smith scored twice to give the visiting Chicago Blackhawks a 4-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night. Alex DeBrincat and Drake Caggiula also scored for the Blackhawk...
Jan 15, 2020
Japanese pitcher Yamaguchi eager to fulfil MLB dream with Blue Jays
TORONTO - Shun Yamaguchi shifted his dreams to Major League Baseball when he saw fellow Japanese players like Hideo Nomo and Ichiro Suzuki enjoying success in North Ameri...
Jan 15, 2020
City to improve safety and traffic flow with Carlton Trail construction project
North Battleford will see some significant changes to improve safety for residents and vehicles travelling in the Carlton Trail area in the year ahead, and also prepare for future growth. As part of t...
Jan 15, 2020 Carlton Trail intersection at Frontier Way will see some changes as part of the city's plans to improve traffic flow in this area. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
National team coach Tristan Mullally excited for Canada's wave of NCAA talent
After an intensive training camp with Golf Canada's national amateur squad, coach Tristan Mullally is excited for the future of the women's game in this country. Mullally worked with Quebec City's Sar...
Jan 15, 2020
Premier says he's excited about Harry and Meghan possibly moving to B.C.
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan says he is excited by the prospect of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle calling British Columbia their part-time home. He had a light-hearted conversation about t...
Jan 15, 2020
U of S researchers aim to extend growing season of canola and soybeans
The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan has received a $600,000 grant from the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund to look at ways they can extend the gro...
Jan 15, 2020 University of Saskatchewan researchers are looking at ways to extend growing season for canola and soybean crops in Canada. (650 CKOM)
Horgan says 'rule of law applies,' LNG pipeline will proceed despite protests
VICTORIA - A natural gas pipeline across northern British Columbia is vital to the region's economic future and it will be built despite the objections of some Indigenous leaders, ...
Jan 15, 2020