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Ontario 'alarmist' over federal powers if carbon pricing law stands, court hears
TORONTO - The federal government says Ontario is being "alarmist" in its fight against Ottawa's carbon pricing law. It says there is no merit to the province's claim that Ottawa will gain vast new pow...
Apr 16, 2019
Lloydminster Knight of Columbus Golf Tournament
Akin to your continued community-based support of Lloydminster initiatives, charities and needs, the Knights council of Lloydminster dedicates much of its service in support of Lloydminster's needs. A...
Apr 16, 2019
Spanish soccer's La Liga to set up youth academy in Toronto region
TORONTO - Looking to further its brand overseas, La Liga has chosen Toronto as site of the Spanish league's first soccer academy in North America. The academy, which will be open to boys and girl...
Apr 16, 2019
Four Roses eyes expanded US sales with distillery expansion
FRANKFORT, Ky. - An iconic Kentucky bourbon that reintroduced itself to American whiskey drinkers only last decade is ready to ramp up production in hopes of gaining a greater foothold in the U.S. Fou...
Apr 16, 2019
Court orders lobbying czar to take new look at Aga Khan's vacation gift to PM
OTTAWA - The Federal Court has ordered the lobbying commissioner to take another look at whether the Aga Khan broke the rules by giving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a&nb...
Apr 16, 2019
City to compensate aquatic centre member users while services reduced
Member users feeling frustrated by the partial closure of the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre since late last week due to a mechanical failure may be able to receive some compensation while they wait...
Apr 16, 2019 CUplex manager Jodi Hargreaves discusses the mechanical failure impacting the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre during Monday's City of North Battleford Planning Committee meeting. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Celebrating the Music of Roy Orbison
The most honest and sincere recreation, THE LONELY - Celebrating The Music of ROY ORBISONSaturday, April 20 at The Dekker Centre for The Performing Arts in North Battleford.Tickets are $47.50 (plus Fa...
Apr 16, 2019
Canadian researchers hope new drugs possible for hardest-to-treat brain cancer
VANCOUVER - Canadian researchers have identified genes in brain cancer stem cells that fuel the growth and survival of glioblastoma in hopes their data will be mined to develop treatments targeti...
Apr 16, 2019
'Battle of the Blades' to return to CBC in the fall
TORONTO - Stars of the hockey and figure-skating worlds are set to lace up once again for a revival of "Battle of the Blades." Producers say a new season of the CBC competition series, in wh...
Apr 16, 2019
'Today' show co-anchor Hoda Kotb adopts baby girl
NEW YORK - "Today" show co-anchor Hoda Kotb's family has grown. In a telephone call on Tuesday, the 54-year-old told her colleagues that she has adopted a second child. Hope Catherine joins 2-year-old...
Apr 16, 2019