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Anglican Church rejects same-sex marriage amendment; will not add policy to national laws
The Anglican Church of Canada narrowly voted down a proposal to bless same-sex marriage across the denomination, with its newly elected leader acknowledging the disappointment the decision w...
Jul 17, 2019
Boxing champ Pernell Whitaker dies; hit by car in Virginia
Pernell Whitaker, an Olympic gold medallist and four-division champion who was regarded as one of the greatest defensive fighters ever, has died after being hit by a car in Virginia. He was 55. Police...
Jul 17, 2019
Final blast of torrential rains unleashed by weakened Barry
NEW ORLEANS - Tropical Depression Barry spared New Orleans and Baton Rouge from catastrophic flooding, but even as it weakened and moved north through Arkansas, its trailing rain bands swamped parts o...
Jul 17, 2019
Remains found outside North Battleford identified as Tiki Laverdiere
Human remains found in a rural area outside of North Battleford last week have been identified as Tiki Brook-Lyn Laverdiere. During the search on July 11, a police dog with the North Battleford RCMP l...
Jul 17, 2019
New partnership gives CFL franchises new digital concussion platform
TORONTO - The CFL has entered into a new partnership that will allow its teams to utilize a digital platform to execute and monitor the effectiveness of the league's concussion pro...
Jul 17, 2019
Jennings gets start at quarterback for Redblacks versus unbeaten Bombers
Jonathon Jennings will get his shot at knocking the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from their lofty perch. Jennings will start Friday night when Ottawa (2-2) visits Winnipeg (4-0). The Blue Bombers a...
Jul 17, 2019
Russell Mirasty named lieutenant-governor of Saskatchewan
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the appointment of Russell Mirasty as Saskatchewan's new lieutenant-governor.The 36-year veteran of the RCMP succeeds Thomas Molloy, who died July 2 after a...
Jul 17, 2019 Russell Mirasty, a 36-year veteran of the RCMP and La Ronge resident, has been appointed as Saskatchewan's new lieutenant governor. (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
China's growth cools further as tariff war pressures mount
BEIJING - China's economic growth sank to its lowest level in at least 26 years in the quarter ending in June, adding to pressure on Chinese leaders as they fight a tariff war with Washington. The wor...
Jul 17, 2019
Search continues as Quebec entrepreneur, teen son now missing for one week
MONTREAL - The search for a missing Quebec businessman and his teen son who haven't been heard from in a week continued today as search and rescue teams focused on a narrowed search area. Businessman ...
Jul 17, 2019
Total calls down, property crime up in Battleford: RCMP
While the overall number of calls for service in Battleford has declined, property crimes and criminal code offences are up, according to an RCMP report.Insp. Tom Beck provided an update on crime in t...
Jul 17, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)