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NHL Notebook: Krueger's Sabres taking hot start in stride, TO troubles
Joe Thornton's eyes lit up when the conversation pivoted to Ralph Krueger. "Just a fantastic guy," said the veteran centre. "Just a phenomenal guy to be around." The two go back 15...
Oct 23, 2019
Quebec premier hopes U.S. lawsuit doesn't force California out of joint carbon market
MONTREAL - Quebec says it will go it alone if California is forced out of their current partnership aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Premier Francois Legault was reacting today to...
Oct 23, 2019
Alberta finance minister says first budget to attack spending, not services
EDMONTON - Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews says the first budget of the new United Conservative government will surgically attack spending but not at the expense of essential services. Toews say...
Oct 23, 2019
Authorities charge officer who opened fire on couple's car
HARTFORD, Conn. - A Connecticut police officer who opened fire on an unarmed couple's car, seriously wounding a woman, was charged Monday with assault and reckless endangerment. State's Attorney Patri...
Oct 23, 2019
No defence from suspect on trial in Edmonton police officer stabbing
EDMONTON - The trial for a man accused of stabbing an Edmonton police officer and striking four pedestrians with a van is coming to an end. Crown prosecutor Elizabeth Wheaton said Monday tha...
Oct 23, 2019
easybites campaign ensures kitchen renovated at The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club
October 21, 2019 marked the unveiling of a new kitchen, thanks to go easy and their easybites campaign. goeasy has been a partner of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada since 2004, and in 2013 they announc...
Oct 23, 2019
Winnipeg Jets claim veteran defenceman Luca Sbisa off waivers from Anaheim Ducks
WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Jets scooped up some blue-line help Wednesday, claiming defenceman Luca Sbisa off waivers. The 29-year-old signed a contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, but needed to pa...
Oct 23, 2019
Métis Family Day a time to celebrate culture, cuisine, traditions
The Battlefords Indian and Mtis Friendship Centre is planning a Mtis Family Day on Oct. 26 to celebrate everything Mtis - from the traditional meals to the dance and crafts."It's to gather Mtis people...
Oct 23, 2019 Métis Family Day festivities at the Friendship Centre this Saturday include a jigging performance and a traditional Métis meal. (file photo/ paNOW Staff)
NewsAlert: Trudeau says new cabinet to be sworn in on Nov. 20
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will unveil his new cabinet on Nov. 20 and is vowing to work with opposition parties - his first public comments since election night when voters handed ...
Oct 23, 2019
Halifax ceremony marks 50th anniversary of Navy's worst peacetime accident
HALIFAX - A ceremony was held today to commemorate the worst peacetime accident in the history of the Royal Canadian Navy, which happened 50 years ago in seas off England. An explosion ...
Oct 23, 2019