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The Latest: Apple streaming TV service to debut this fall
CUPERTINO, Calif. - The Latest on Apple's streaming TV event (all times local): 11:50 a.m. Apple says its new subscription TV service will be available this fall. But the company isn't saying yet how ...
Mar 27, 2019
Battleford pursuit suspect remanded in custody until April
The man facing charges arising from a police pursuit and exchange of gunfire south of Battleford last Thursday has been remanded in custody. Randall Nicotine appeared in North Battleford Provincial Co...
Mar 27, 2019 A number of RCMP vehicles are seen south of Battleford on Highway 4, which was closed for some time on March 21 as police dealt with an incident. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Israel-Canada close despite differences on Golan Heights recognition: envoy
OTTAWA - Israel disagrees with Canada's stance towards the Golan Heights and the effectiveness of the Iran nuclear deal, but the country's envoy still believes the Trudeau government's broader Middle ...
Mar 27, 2019
Crest expected next month: Manitoba's flood fears ease a bit with dry weather
WINNIPEG - Dry weather and a slow melt so far have somewhat eased the flood potential in Manitoba, although it will be a few more weeks until the threat passes. The provincial governmen...
Mar 27, 2019
UN, Canada at odds over restrictions on promised military transport plane
OTTAWA - The United Nations is pushing back against restrictions Canada wants to put on the use of a military transport plane it promised to deploy in Africa. Prime Minister Justin Trud...
Mar 27, 2019
New Mexico senator, conservationist won't run again in 2020
SANTA FE, N.M. - New Mexico Senator Tom Udall announced Monday he will not seek re-election in 2020, opening a secure Democratic seat to competition and ending a chapter in a Western political dynasty...
Mar 27, 2019
Trump signs declaration reversing US policy on Golan Heights
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Monday recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, reversing more than a half-century of U.S. policy in the Middle East. Stand...
Mar 27, 2019
Trudeau says he, Wilson-Raybould had cordial conversation last week
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he spoke with former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould last week about a way forward following her allegations of political interference ...
Mar 27, 2019
UFC lightweight rivals Cerrone, Iaquinta not convinced Conor McGregor will retire
TORONTO - Conor McGregor's apparent retirement has removed a marquee name - and huge payday - from the ranks of UFC lightweights. But (Raging) Al Iaquinta and Donald (Cowboy) Cerrone soldier on a...
Mar 27, 2019
Quebec taxi drivers decry industry overhaul they say will force them into bankruptcy
MONTREAL - Thousands of furious taxi drivers clogged streets and caused major traffic jams in Montreal and Quebec City Monday, claiming the government's decision to overhaul the industry will drive ma...
Mar 27, 2019