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Head of Quebec provincial police suspended as criminal allegation probed
QUEBEC - The head of Quebec's provincial police has been temporarily suspended following an allegation he committed criminal offences. Public Security Minister Genevieve Guilbault said Martin Prud'hom...
Mar 06, 2019
Manitoba's McEwen yet to find stride at Canadian men's curling championship
BRANDON, Man. - The host province has hit turbulence at the Canadian men's curling championship. Manitoba's Mike McEwen was upset by Yukon's Jon Solberg 7-6 on Monday following a demoralizing los...
Mar 06, 2019
Canada gets challenging draw for HSBC Canada Sevens with Fiji, Samoa and Kenya
Canada has been given a challenging draw with Fiji, Samoa and Kenya in Pool B at the HSBC Canada Sevens this weekend at Vancouver's B.C. Place Stadium. The Canadian men had hoped for a good finis...
Mar 06, 2019
Restaurateur ditches Styrofoam and plastic for 'Earth-friendly' products
With consumers becoming increasingly aware of the environmental impact of the products they buy, a restaurant in northern Saskatchewan has ditched Styrofoam, plastic and other materials that might nev...
Mar 06, 2019 Cravings Late Night Food owner Jamie Charles holds a milkshake in a paper cup and a straw. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Kinsmen Foundation forgives woman who stole from Telemiracle
A hangover and an apology appears to be enough punishment for a woman who made off with cash meant for Telemiracle.The Kinsmen Foundation issued a statement Tuesday saying the woman who stole money du...
Mar 06, 2019 elemiracle 43 wrapped up at TCU Place in Saskatoon on March 3, 2019. (Telemiracle/Facebook)
Final night of SJHL action sets up playoff picture
The SJHL wrapped up their final night of league action Tuesday, with four games to clarify the playoff picture. North Stars take division crownThe Battlefords North Stars defeated the Kindersley Klipp...
Mar 06, 2019 After a wild 4-3 overtime win to close out the regular season at home, the North Stars will await the results of the survivor series to see who they play in the postseason. Flin Flon, Yorkton and Notre Dame are the possibilities. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Martin Martinson
NDP MP calls for Facebook investigation following UK media reports
TORONTO - NDP MP Charlie Angus is calling for an investigation into Facebook's conduct following U.K. media reports that alleged a former federal infrastructure minister was pressured into m...
Mar 06, 2019
Vegas goalie Fleury, Jets winger Wheeler, Pens centre Crosby named NHL 3 stars
NEW YORK - Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, Winnipeg Jets right-wing Blake Wheeler and Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney Crosby have been named the NHL three stars of the week. Fleur...
Mar 06, 2019
Oprah makes McCartney scream in Paris as McQueen heads North
PARIS - Words were almost inaudible amid the screams when Stella McCartney presented her collection at Paris Fashion Week Monday, which toyed with draping and upcycling. Such exuberant outbursts would...
Mar 06, 2019
In his words: Gerald Butts on SNC-Lavalin and Jody Wilson-Raybould
OTTAWA - Gerald Butts, a longtime friend of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and until recently his principal secretary, gave this written statement to the House of Commons justice committee as he began ...
Mar 06, 2019