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Manitoba premier to talk pipelines, flood protection and more with prime minister
WINNIPEG - Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister says the prime minister must help unify the country by ensuring the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is built so that western oil can get coastal acce...
Nov 08, 2019

Gun serial numbers are not personal information, judge tells RCMP
OTTAWA - The Federal Court is ordering the RCMP to release the serial numbers of hundreds of its handguns in response to a request under the national information law. In a decision ...
Nov 08, 2019

QB Collaros practices with 1st team offence as Bombers prepare for West semifinal
WINNIPEG - All signs were pointing to Zach Collaros remaining the starting quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the playoffs. Collaros and Chris Streveler both participated in Wednesday's prac...
Nov 08, 2019

Toronto, Seattle mayors make friendly wager over outcome of MLS Cup Final
TORONTO - The mayors of Toronto and Seattle are making a friendly wager as their cities' Major League Soccer teams prepare to face off in the league's championship match this weekend. Toront...
Nov 08, 2019

Toronto, Seattle mayors make friendly wager over outcome of MLS Cup Final
TORONTO - The mayors of Toronto and Seattle are making a friendly wager as their cities' Major League Soccer teams prepare to face off in the league's championship match this weekend. Toront...
Nov 08, 2019

North Stars travel to Melfort for showdown of league’s top two teams
There may be eleven points in the standings separating the Battlefords North Stars and Melfort Mustangs atop the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) standings, but Friday night should prove a two...
Nov 08, 2019 Stars’ forward, Rylan Nivon (#23) will look to stay hot against the Mustangs, after picking up three points and the shootout winner last month in the first matchup of the season-series, a 5-4 Battlefords’ victory. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Metis veterans get long-awaited recognition ahead of Remembrance Day
OTTAWA - Metis contributions to Canada's Second World War effort are being recognized at a special ceremony in the nation's capital today. The ceremony comes two months after the federal governme...
Nov 08, 2019

Concordia University says it will divest entirely from coal, oil and gas by 2025
MONTREAL - Concordia University says it will stop investing its assets in the coal, oil and gas sector within five years. The university says it's also committed to putting its entire endowm...
Nov 08, 2019

French national denied Quebec residency over language proficiency
QUEBEC - There's little doubt in Emilie Dubois' own mind about her ability to speak French - after all, it's her native tongue. But the Quebec government doesn't see Dubois' bona fides the w...
Nov 08, 2019

North Battleford Acting Fire Chief receives provincial recognition
A North Battleford fireman has been recognized by the Saskatchewan government for his contribution to the province.Acting Fire Chief Lindsay Holm received a Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal duri...
Nov 08, 2019 Acting Fire Chief Lindsay Holm received a Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal during a ceremony in Saskatoon on October 9. (supplied photo/City of North Battleford)