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Hatred of women creeping into public debate, Trudeau tells equality conference
VANCOUVER - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says gender equality is under attack and, in the age of social media, it's never been easier to taunt with abhorrent views. Trudeau told the Women Deliver 201...
Jun 03, 2019
Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat Ottawa Redblacks 25-21 in pre-season action
Ottawa Redblacks head coach Rick Campbell got a good look at his quarterback situation on Saturday. Campbell played four different pivots in a 25-21 pre-season loss against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats at ...
Jun 03, 2019
Rona Ambrose endorses amendments to bill on sex assault training for judges
OTTAWA - After stalling for two years, the Senate is poised to finally pass a private member's bill that would require judges in Canada to undergo training about sexual assault law, includin...
Jun 03, 2019
RattleSnake Point hosts U.S. Open qualifier, although no Canadians advance
MILTON, Ont. - The first-ever U.S. Open qualifier on Canadian soil didn't send any Canadians to the third major of the men's golf season. But it was still a tremendous boon for golf in Canada. America...
Jun 03, 2019
Ottawa, Quebec announce $500 million reconstruction of La Fontaine Tunnel
MONTREAL - The federal and Quebec governments have announced a $500-million reconstruction project for Canada's longest highway tunnel - the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel linking Montreal to...
Jun 03, 2019
Oilers sign forward Malone, goalie Starrett to one-year contract extensions
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Brad Malone and goaltender Shane Starrett to one-year contract extensions through the 2019-20 season. Malone, 30, appeared in 43 games with the Ameri...
Jun 03, 2019
OBJ reports to Browns, will practice after skipping workouts
BEREA, Ohio - Odell Beckham Jr. reported for Cleveland's mandatory minicamp and will practice Tuesday after missing most of the team's voluntary workouts. The star wide receiver has been training in C...
Jun 03, 2019
California governor won't free Manson follower Van Houten
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Gov. Gavin Newsom overruled a parole board's decision to free Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten on Monday, marking the third time a governor has stopped the rel...
Jun 03, 2019
Expert urges homeowners to take steps to protect against flooding
Saskatchewan will join jurisdictions across the country in a push to update flood plain maps and a Canadian researcher says it may be the push many homeowners need to protect themselves against floodi...
Jun 03, 2019 Flash flooding washed out parts of 8th Street in Saskatoon June 22, 2018. (Daniella Ponticelli/650 CKOM)
NW College offers free haircut day; students shine in competitions
It was a feel-good day for all at North West College's (NWC) hairstylist program Monday.Battlefords Concern for Youth partnered with the college to host a free haircut day for kids. The NWC hairstylis...
Jun 03, 2019 One of the many who received free haircuts Monday at North West College Tangles Hair Salon in North Battleford. NWC and Concern For Youth partnered on the initiative. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)