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Ontario provincial government reaches deal with education workers, avoid strike
TORONTO - A strike that would have closed hundreds of schools across Ontario was averted Sunday night as the province reached a tentative deal with the union representing thousands of education worker...
Oct 08, 2019
Rockets' general manager's Hong Kong comments anger China
BEIJING - Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey tried Sunday to defuse the rapidly growing fallout over his deleted tweet that showed support for Hong Kong anti-government protesters, saying he ...
Oct 08, 2019
Duvall, Braves rally in 9th to beat Cards 3-1, lead NLDS 2-1
ST. LOUIS - Through injuries and slumps, demotions and disappointments, Dansby Swanson and Adam Duvall got ready for the big moment. When it arrived, they were ready. Swanson hit a tying double with t...
Oct 08, 2019
Where the party leaders are Wednesday
OTTAWA - The party leaders' scheduled public appearances on Wednesday, Oct. 9. All times are local. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Markham, Ont. 8:30 a.m. - WinCo Food Mart, 3155 Hwy. 7 (remarks...
Oct 08, 2019
Former TV sports anchor sentenced to more prison time for bank robberies
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. - A former Winnipeg television sports anchor and college instructor who pleaded guilty to robbing banks in Saskatchewan and Alberta has been sentenced to more prison time. Stephen ...
Oct 08, 2019
Southern Alberta man files counterclaim against intruder he shot in 2018
CALGARY - A southern Alberta man who is being sued by an intruder he shot on his property last year has filed a counterclaim alleging mental anguish. Court documents filed on behalf of Edouard Ma...
Oct 08, 2019
Clint Eastwood's 'Richard Jewell' gets AFI Fest premiere
LOS ANGELES - Clint Eastwood's film "Richard Jewell" is having its world premiere at the AFI Fest in Los Angeles in November. The American Film Institute announced Tuesday that the film had been added...
Oct 08, 2019
Sharks bring back 40-year-old Patrick Marleau for 2nd stint
Patrick Marleau is returning to San Jose. General manager Doug Wilson announced Tuesday that the Sharks' all-time leader in games, goals and points is returning to his original team with a one-year, $...
Oct 08, 2019
Town Hall to see more brick-work upgrades while weather stays favourable
The Town Hall in Battleford will continue to see improvements after councillors approved a $20,000 brick and masonry repairs to the building's exterior.Mayor Ames Leslie said it is a good opportunity ...
Oct 08, 2019 The Battleford Town Hall building will see more brick-repair work before the year ends. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Little Shop of Horrors ‘a perfect addition’ to Halloween weekend in the Battlefords
A musical about a seemingly innocent flower that quickly shows how not every blossom that blooms is sweet will take the stage in North Battleford this month.Little Shop of Horrors will show at the Dek...
Oct 08, 2019 The Little House of Horrors. (Instagram/pplrppl/timkip.com)